# Usama Hashmi > Senior Software Engineer @ KorTerra | .NET, Terraform, C#, React, JS Location: St Cloud, Minnesota, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/usamahashmi ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ KorTerra, Inc. Jan 2026 – Present | Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States ### Software Engineer @ KorTerra, Inc. Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States • Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to streamline resource provisioning and management across development and production environments, resulting in reduced deployment times and improved scalability. • Monitoring and analyzing APIs integrated with DataDog, utilizing metrics and alerts to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and reliability of services. • Adopting Domain Driven Design and Clean Architecture methodologies to architect and develop scalable, maintainable applications, facilitating better collaboration between cross-functional teams and improving overall code quality. • Managing local containerized applications using Podman and leveraging Lens to oversee Kubernetes clusters orchestrated through IaC, enhancing operational efficiency and resource utilization. • Designing and implementing YAML pipelines for CI/CD processes, automating testing and deployment workflows, and integrating DataDog monitoring to ensure seamless deployments and quick feedback loops. • Utilizing Azure DevOps for deployment pipelines and releases, orchestrating complex multi-stage deployments while ensuring robust rollback strategies to maintain service continuity. • Overseeing Azure resources, including blobs, containers, and key vaults, to ensure secure data management and compliance with organizational policies and best practices. ### Software Developer/Product Owner @ OATI Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Developed Web/RESTful APIs, Repositories, and Stored Procedures using C# and .NET within the MVC paradigm. • Proficient in Ext JS (Sencha), JavaScript (native and jQuery), HTML, CSS, and React (specializing in simple state/context-based state management, hooks, and reducers etc.) • Led performance enhancements for high data volume tables by optimizing Entity Framework queries. Implemented strategies to execute queries primarily on the database, reducing in-memory processing. Enhanced SQL stored procedures using CTEs, subqueries, and advanced data filtering techniques. • Utilized graphic design and UI/UX expertise to design modern UI components using JavaScript, HTML, CSS for Sencha-based and React-based client-side applications. • Developed and improved the push messaging module with robust benchmarking and logging mechanisms, resolving various module issues. • Designed and implemented the Kafka Command Center dashboard using Ext JS, adhering to modern UI design principles. Leveraged complex MongoDB aggregations for insightful data analysis while maintaining optimal performance. • Created a testing mechanism for Entity Framework migrations, ensuring seamless application upgrades and downgrades across different framework versions. • Played a pivotal role in resolving issues with the Hangfire engine, implementing a batching mechanism that significantly optimized performance. Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) for Hangfire. • Acknowledged for meticulous attention to detail, regularly entrusted with tasks requiring in-depth investigation, problem understanding, debugging, and resolution. ### Student Coordinator @ St. Cloud State University Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | St Cloud, Minnesota, United States • Orientation Student Coordinators play an integral role in St. Cloud State University’s orientation programs: Huskies Advising & Registration and Huskies 1st Four Days. • Support the recruitment and training of Student Advisors and Orientation Leaders. • Market and promote orientation programs, mentor, and provide direction to student leaders. • Provide critical logistical support during orientation programs. ### React Developer @ St. Cloud State University Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | St Cloud, Minnesota, United States • Created modern front-end components using React, Material UI, and Ant Design for reusability and performance. • Utilized component-based development to enhance code structure and reusability. • Managed APIs on a Node.js server with Express, MongoDB, and SQLite3, ensuring efficient SQL queries handling. • Implemented data state management for forms and summary displays, integrating API calls for seamless operations. • Developed iOS application front-end using Expo and React-Native, incorporating React Navigation, Expo-SQL, and local storage. • Integrated external libraries such as Firebase, MongoDB, OAuth2, and Google Maps for enhanced mobile app functionality. ### 3D Content Creator @ St. Cloud State University Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | St Cloud, Minnesota, United States • Content creation using Blender 3D. • Using reference documents and images to create 3D models. ### Orientation Leader @ St. Cloud State University Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | St Cloud, Minnesota, United States • Enhance and develop public speaking skills interacting and facilitating student groups. • Exhibit exceptional teamwork and responsibility working with 80+ awesome orientation leaders. • 2021 Returning Orientation Leader Award winner. ### Senior Supervisor @ Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Managing a team of student employees working in campus dining. • Employ leadership skills to maintain and supervise. • Exhibit responsibility and integrity as a manager. ### Motion Graphic Designer @ Fiverr Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 Motion graphics animation design, visual effects design, illustration design (flyers, business cards, UI/UX design, logos) and explainer videos. Design and animation of 2D and 3D visuals. Please visit fiverr.com/dejestorm to view the online profile, services and reviews. • Over 300 projects in Motion Graphics Design and Illustrations design • Over 200 5-star reviews on Fiverr • Exceptional problem-solving skills, and concept understanding skills (rated by clients on fiverr) • Exceptional communication skills and professionalism (rated by clients on fiverr) • Work with clients from over 20 countries ## Education ### Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering St. Cloud State University Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/u-hashmi --- Source: https://flows.cv/usamahashmi JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/usamahashmi/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29