# Thara Francis > Software Engineer | C# | Vue.js | AWS Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/thara I’m a software engineer at a health tech startup who loves turning ideas into reality through clean, efficient code. Whether I’m architecting backend systems with .NET Core, designing intuitive front-ends with Vue.js, or deploying scalable solutions on AWS, I enjoy the challenge of building technology that makes an impact. At Rhyme, I was part of the team that rewrote and redesigned the entire system to be more scalable and is now processing millions of prior authorizations a year. As a passionate Software Engineer, I envision myself stepping into a lead role where I can cultivate teams that thrive on curiosity and growth. I believe that fostering an environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas and challenge each other is crucial for driving creativity and achieving exceptional results. In addition to leadership, I am deeply interested in the architecture and design of large-scale software systems. My goal is to leverage my technical expertise to create robust, scalable solutions that not only meet current demands but also anticipate future challenges. I am committed to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies, ensuring that my teams are equipped with the best tools and practices to succeed. As I continue on this exciting journey in software engineering, I invite you to connect with me! Whether you're a fellow engineer, a leader in the tech industry, or someone passionate about collaboration and innovation, I would love to exchange ideas and explore opportunities to work together Languages: C#, Python, Typescript, Javascript, C, Java Frameworks and Libraries: Dotnet Core, Angular, Vue.js Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Pivotal Cloud Foundry Databases: DynamoDB, Oracle, MySQL, PostGreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Rhyme (formerly PriorAuthNow) Jan 2019 – Present | Greater Atlanta Area Senior Full Stack Software Engineer: -Led 4 member project to integrate with more than 80 hospital systems nationwide by designing and implementing a new scalable event-driven system handling message intake and translation using C# .NET Core Lambdas and other AWS services, reducing integration time from months to minutes -Acted as the primary developer for the provider team, collaborating with internal and external teams to architect and implement C# Lambdas and create Terraform infrastructure for a new Admission product that processes hundreds of new cases a month -One of two engineers that partnered with the Engineering Director to research and build out a new billing system from scratch within one month in order to start generating revenue for the company -Mentor junior engineers and act as the go-to expert for resolving technical blockers for team of 12 engineers, increasing feature delivery velocity by 40% Full Stack Software Engineer: -Engineer and scale C# .NET Core services to process more than 2M prior authorizations annually and to communicate with hospitals and insurance companies within minutes -Rewrote Vue.js/Typescript UIs for customer and internal use in order to process prior authorizations and enhance administrative capabilities for the system, increasing customer adoption by 5X -Trained 10+ new team members on technology, tools and product workflows to facilitate 40% faster onboarding and knowledge transfer processes -Enabled team to ramp up on AWS within 1 month as part of re-platforming the system by spearheading research and implementation of several Amazon Web Services ### Software Developer @ Travelers Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Hartford, Connecticut Area Full-Stack Software Developer in the Technology Foundation Development Program (TFDP) -Created a new Angular/Node.js Web Application in Pivotal Cloud Foundry within 3 months allowing Actuarial users to manage data without needing knowledge of SQL -Modernized a legacy Microsoft Access tool to a scalable Vue.js/Node.js web application, decreasing data processing time by 90% and improving usability for 50+ actuaries -Spearheaded the resolution of critical production defects in the "Statutory Reserve" Angular/Node.js Web Application, enhancing system stability and reducing downtime by 40% ### IT Intern @ Travelers Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Hartford, Connecticut Area Application Development Team -Coded in JavaScript, Html and CSS to add visual and functional enhancements to web application -Enhanced the DMV Dash Web Application to display critical statistics to quickly identify errors in the system -Collaborated with 3 interns to create ideas to be presented at Innovation Showcase ### IT Intern @ Travelers Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Hartford, Connecticut Area Network Infrastructure Team -Redesigned team SharePoint site to contain features adapted to the needs of the team while maintaining aesthetics -Updated lab inventory and standardized login passwords using investigative and organizational skills to cable and access physical servers and utilize VMware management software to access virtual servers. -Utilized excel to update authorization levels ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science University of Connecticut Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 ### High School Diploma University High School of Science and Engineering Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tharafrancis --- Source: https://flows.cv/thara JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/thara/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23