# Shashank arrabotu > Senior Software Engineer at Starcom Location: Naperville, Illinois, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/shashankarrabotu • Proficient in latest JavaScript frameworks and libraries: Angular, Material UI, React.js, Redux, MobX, Node.js, jQuery, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC • Solid knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server for designing, querying, database management, and indexing • Experienced in Software Development Life Cycle Agile Methodologies • Quick learner of new technologies with strong teamwork skills • Currently focusing on improving problem-solving skills in free time, akin to refining shooting skills ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Starcom Jan 2022 – Present | Chicago, Illinois, United States Analyzed and documented business requirements, functional specifications, and data specifications to drive the development of various .NET applications. Spearheaded the development of multiple applications, leveraging cutting-edge front-end technologies including ReactJS, Typescript, and Material UI. Orchestrated the upgrade of several applications to the latest .NET 8 framework, ensuring compatibility with the latest package versions. Implemented a comprehensive rewrite of the authentication mechanism, transitioning all applications to utilize Azure AD login, facilitating seamless access for internal employees. Engaged in Agile methodologies for agile development, ensuring adaptability to evolving requirements and continuous delivery of functional software. Utilized Entity Framework and LINQ for robust data access, enabling efficient retrieval, creation, editing, and deletion of entries. Implemented Dependency Injection to inject services into controllers, enhancing reusability across multiple controllers. Pioneered the introduction of a gateway mechanism, allowing access to authenticated apps through another app via JWT bearer authentication. Served as the technical owner for multiple projects within the organization. Successfully scaled three applications across diverse clients, transforming them from single-client solutions to versatile applications. Led the deployment of several projects into respective environments using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices through Git and Bamboo. ### Software Engineer @ Starcom Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Greater Chicago Area • Developed, tested and maintained features in DataPlex, an internal web application used by Data Scientists for their reporting needs in ASP.net MVC, Entity Framework, and JQuery. • Played a major role in development of Telescope,a reporting suite for Vanity Fair and Kraft and Heinz in .NetCore , ReactJs and JSTree. • Worked as part of a team in developing a custom built reporting suite for FIAT CHRYSLER in ASP.Net MVC and Jquery. • Developed a tool in C# called EDU Upload Manager a standalone tool which picks up the files in the queue, processes, validates and loads them into a table. • Currently working on migrating our applications in order to use Azure active directory authentication instead of traditional forms authentication. • Wrote SQL Queries in MS SQL Server which applications leverages to fetch, update and insert data. • Worked on delivering shippable features which are tracked in JIRA every two weeks using agile methodology. ### Associate Application Developer @ Encova Insurance Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | Greater Chicago Area • Gathering Requirements from the business, making necessary changes to existing applications according to Underwriter’s or Claim adjuster’s needs. • Developed, tested and maintained internal web applications along with working on tickets pertaining Powersuite. • Implemented ADO.Net data access techniques i.e. SQL Connection Objects, SQL Command Objects, Data Set Objects, Data Reader Objects and Data Adapter Objects using Data Grid and Data List in ADO.Net. • Worked with Angular.js for creating Single page Applications. • Worked with all phases of SDLC in the Waterfall model and Agile (SCRUM) methodologies. • Rewrote Agency visit application using AngularJS and Bootstrap. • Played an active role in rewriting ‘StreetConnect’ an enterprise level application used primarily by agencies to gather claim, policy or quote information. • Developed a claim summary application which would gather the claim’s data in all the tables and print them simultaneously using HTML5, CSS3, Angular and ASP.NET WebAPI. • Created Restful Web Services using ASP.NET WebAPI. • Currently working on enhancing and maintaining the Deductible Management application. • Wrote batch jobs to send email and work object notifications for the underwriters in PL/SQL. • Created stored procedures, triggers in PL/SQL and SQR. • Wrote various stored procedures and SQL statements to access data from SQL Server Database. • Develop the web parts using ASP .NET and deployed them to IIS Web Server. • Developed dynamic documents using C# and OPENXML. • Involved in writing, understanding and debugging complex queries. • Introduced Dynamic charts using Highcharts.js into one of the custom applications. • Developed dynamic documents using Adobe Live Cycle. • Performed Unit and Performance testing for the WebAPI Controllers in MSUNIT • Oversee nightly batches, fix bugs in production during aborts. • Worked with other software developers on an agile collaborative environment. ### Process Engineering Intern @ Severstal NA Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Dearborn • Developed a web application in ASP.NET for tracking of production and delays in the finishing operations department of the steel mill. • Worked with the IT department in understanding system architecture, rewriting modules with greater efficiency and solving bugs in company’s existing internal web applications. • Used ADO.NET and its components Data Reader, Dataset, Connection and Data Adapter as middleware component to access the SQL database. • Designed and development of Win Forms using C#, JavaScript for the user interface using the Code behind Class technique. • Used extensively Java Script and ASP.NET AJAX for front end and Ajax web methods. • Involved in Unit testing, bug fixing and User acceptance testing. • Participate in weekly status meetings, peer-code-reviews, and meetings with Business users/Analysts to understand business requirements of users. • Developed and Implemented Win Forms, Web Forms using ASP.NET and coded the Business logic in C#. • Used Grid View and List View various other controls for displaying data. • Used ADO.NET and entity framework for database interaction. • Deployed the code on IIS Server. • Developed charts for the application using Google charts API. • Wrote SQL Queries to join multiple tables and use the data to build charts using Google Charts.js to visualize range of information like viscosity, oil thickness and surface heat temperatures etc., of a steel coil. ### Web application intern @ AK Steel Corporation Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Dearborn • Developed a web application in ASP.NET for tracking of production and delays in the finishing operations department of the steel mill. • Worked with the IT department in understanding system architecture, rewriting modules with greater efficiency and solving bugs in company’s existing internal web applications. • Used ADO.NET and its components Data Reader, Dataset, Connection and Data Adapter as middleware component to access the SQL database. • Designed and development of Win Forms using C#, JavaScript for the user interface using the Code behind Class technique. • Used extensively Java Script and ASP.NET AJAX for front end and Ajax web methods. • Involved in Unit testing, bug fixing and User acceptance testing. • Participate in weekly status meetings, peer-code-reviews, and meetings with Business users/Analysts to understand business requirements of users. • Developed and Implemented Win Forms, Web Forms using ASP.NET and coded the Business logic in C#. • Used Grid View and List View various other controls for displaying data. • Used ADO.NET and entity framework for database interaction. • Deployed the code on IIS Server. • Developed charts for the application using Google charts API. • Wrote SQL Queries to join multiple tables and use the data to build charts using Google Charts.js to visualize range of information like viscosity, oil thickness and surface heat temperatures etc., of a steel coil. ### Front End Development Intern @ IMAGINATE Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | hyderabad • Developed the Front end for the virtual Trail room application using HTML5, CSS3. • Developed the backend framework in PHP to retrieve data from a MYSQL database. • Used Facebook API to register the application and enable the application to post morphed pictures to Facebook. ## Education ### Master's degree in Computer Science The University of Akron Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science GITAM Deemed University Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shashank-arrabotu-78350395 --- Source: https://flows.cv/shashankarrabotu JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/shashankarrabotu/resume.json Last updated: 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