# Junaid Anwar > Software Engineer | Full-Stack Software Developer | C# | .NET | JavaScript | API Development | React | Angular Location: Millersville, Maryland, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/junaid Accomplished Software Engineer with a proven track record in developing, optimizing, and automating complex software solutions across diverse industries. Expertise in full-stack development, API integration, and automation with a strong foundation in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, Angular, and SQL. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and consistently delivering projects that exceed stakeholder expectations. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ CommunityForce Jan 2024 – Present | Ashburn, Virginia, United States • Architected and built a cloud-native analytics platform (.NET Core, Angular 19, PostgreSQL), embedding an agentic-AI orchestrator using Semantic Kernel that turns natural-language questions into optimized SQL or vector-DB searches, powering real-time chat, AI-generated charts, and multi-dashboard insights via Azure DevOps CI/CD, cutting BI analysis time by 70%. • Integrated AI functionalities using Language Model (LLM) APIs such as OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic into scholarship/grants management software using C# .NET, REST APIs, and created complex stored procedures for robust back-end data management, enabling company products to be marketed as AI enabled and improve sales. • Co-architected a green-field form-based app (C# .NET, Angular, SQL Server), leading an 8-person cross-functional squad and instituting automated test pipelines; hit GA on schedule with 0 critical defects. • Modernized legacy stack by carving the data-access layer out of an aging ASP .NET monolith and launching a dedicated .NET 8 microservice; centralized all DB operations, enabled independent deployments, and cut release lead-time while slashing DB-related production defects by 70 %. ### Software Engineer @ Crane Payment Innovations Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 | Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States • Unified payment-device APIs and cut tool sprawl 70 % by designing and shipping the Universal API (C# . NET, REST), hosted on Azure App Service with EF Core LINQ optimizations and automated deployments through Azure DevOps. • Launched a React + Redux UAPI portal on Azure Static Web Apps, boosting user experience for device-onboarding. • Developed multi-Currency feature, using C# .NET enabling customers to use payment device's multi-currency acceptance capabilities, driving 20% increase in sales, and establishing a competitive edge in the market. • Built a WPF POS demo application with device/inventory dashboard (C# .NET Framework) enabling CPI to showcase UAPI at trade shows. • Enabled 50 % travel-cost reduction by integrating the Simplifi field-tech app with UAPI through AWS IoT delivering secure remote commands and telemetry. • Raised device throughput 10 % by profiling and patching low-level C++ firmware, validated gains with Azure Load Testing and Application Insights traces. • Developed an internal tool using C# to parse data from devices communicating via EBDS protocols, resulting in a 20% improvement in debugging efficiency and device testing time. • Collaborated closely with field engineers and customers post-production to swiftly resolve technical issues and defects, while also providing expert guidance on REST API integration for clients. • Hardened security by implementing OAuth 2.0 + RBAC, stored secrets in Azure Key Vault, and passed quarterly pen-tests with zero critical issues. • Drove quality culture by establishing TDD with xUnit/NUnit, reaching 85 % coverage, automated PR gates in Azure DevOps and slashed post-release defects 40 % ### Software Automation Engineer @ Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Alexandria, Virginia • Contributed to the development of features a C# .NET-based application used by the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) to manage the registration of attorneys and agents. Assisted in enhancing workflows, optimizing data validation, and improving the user experience for legal professionals. • Debugged and resolved bugs in applications built with C# .NET, gaining hands-on experience with multiple technology stacks while improving system stability and user experience. • Created an automation framework using C#, Selenium, and SpecFlow resulting in a 40% reduction in manual testing efforts and saving 25+ hours per week. • Orchestrated the execution of back-end tasks by writing SQL queries and seamlessly incorporating the queries into automation scripts, streamlining data processing, and saving 15+ hours per week. • Integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, ensuring immediate feedback on code changes and reducing defects in production. ### Software Engineer Intern @ CommunityForce Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Virginia • Optimized the performance of legacy C# .NET software by fixing critical bugs, modernizing the user interface, and enhancing core functionalities, resulting in improved stability and usability. • Contributed to the design and development of responsive, form-based web applications using C# .NET and JavaScript, ensuring seamless user experience across devices. • Assisted in database management and query optimization by writing efficient SQL stored procedures, reducing query execution times and improving data retrieval performance. ### Application Developer @ mHealth Impact Laboratory Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater Denver Area • Created a comprehensive doctors' form application for recording patient details, utilizing C#, .NET, and JavaScript to streamline data management and improve clinical efficiency. • Designed, developed, and launched Surgery Protocols, an innovative iOS application built with Objective-C in Xcode, improving accessibility to critical surgical guidelines for medical professionals. • Optimized backend infrastructure by integrating analytics, APIs, and Azure cloud services, eliminating the need for physical servers, reducing costs, and enhancing data tracking capabilities and application performance. ### Quality Assurance Engineer @ Electronic Arts (EA) Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Hyderabad Area, India • Utilized Selenium WebDriver and C# to create effective test automation scripts for Web Applications. • Conducted thorough testing of mobile games across various platforms (iOS, Android) to ensure functionality, performance, and adherence to design specifications. Collaborated with development teams to address issues and improve game quality. • Validated game compliance with platform guidelines (App Store, Google Play) and ensured adherence to industry best practices for mobile game testing. ## Education ### Master’s Degree in Computer Science University of Colorado Denver Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 ### Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mjunaidanwar --- Source: https://flows.cv/junaid JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/junaid/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22