Manjunatha Navalagunda

Experienced Full Stack Developer with 11+ years of expertise in building scalable web applications, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise solutions using Microsoft technologies. Skilled in C#, ASP.NET Core (MVC & API), React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Python, and Windows applications. Strong background in SQL Server, T-SQL, EF Core, ADO.NET, with proven ability in performance tuning of stored procedures, triggers, indexes, and functions.

Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Containers, App Services, and CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Git/GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes. Strong system design and architectural decision-making capabilities, including event-driven and microservices architectures. Leading and mentoring junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable backend solutions.

Driving key design decisions for backend services, focusing on scalability, performance optimization, and efficient resource utilization. Currently pursuing MTech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on analytics, machine learning, and intelligent systems.

Senior Software Developer at ExxonMobil Services & Technologies Pvt Ltd. (2021-07 – Present)

• Engineered a scalable surveillance platform for upstream oil & gas operations using Angular and.NET Core, enhancing operational monitoring.
• Integrated real-time data pipelines with Azure Functions, App Services, and Cosmos DB to ensure efficient data flow and storage.
• Strengthened API security by implementing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT protocols, managing secure access with Auth0 and Azure Key Vault.
• Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling consistent, repeatable environments and faster delivery cycles.
• Designed and deployed an event-driven architecture leveraging Mass Transit and Azure Service Bus to improve system responsiveness and scalability.
• Collaborated actively within Agile frameworks, participating in sprints, scrums, and technical discussions to drive continuous integration and delivery.
• Led and developed an internal portal using React, Azure Functions, and Azure Storage to streamline nominations for employee rewards and recognition.
• Designed a user-friendly UI with React to enable seamless submission, tracking, and approval of nominations.
• Implemented serverless workflows with Azure Functions to handle nomination processing, validation, and notifications efficiently.
• Utilized Azure Storage for secure and scalable data management, ensuring reliable access to nomination records.
• Integrated role-based access controls to maintain security and ensure only authorized users could nominate or approve.
• Automated email notifications and dashboards to keep employees and managers informed about nomination status.
• Collaborated with HR and leadership teams to align portal features with organizational recognition policies.
• Delivered a solution that improved employee engagement and transparency, fostering a culture of recognition across the company.
• Integrated existing Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes with SailPoint Identity Now SaaS platform to streamline and automate identity lifecycle management.
• Enhanced identity governance frameworks to ensure strict compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices in identity and access management.
• Conducted comprehensive testing and validation to guarantee seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Developed an Identity Management (IDM) web application to centralize and streamline identity management from multiple sources.
• Implemented robust duplicate detection algorithms to ensure high data accuracy and integrity.
• Streamlined joiner and leaver workflows to optimize employee lifecycle and access management.
• Integrated multiple source systems including Sharp, Beeline, and 3PC Identity to consolidate employee data and attributes.
• Enhanced identity and access management processes to improve data accuracy, security, and compliance across platforms.
• Improved system functionality to effectively control employee data and access permissions

Senior Software Engineer at Collabera Technologies Pvt Ltd (2020-10 – 2021-07)

Served as an IAM Developer contractor at ExxonMobil, specializing in Identity Manager development and deployment.

Senior Software Engineer at Canarys Automations Pvt Ltd. (2019-03 – 2020-10)

• Coordinated synchronization workflows across AHA, Azure DevOps, and Jira to ensure data consistency and seamless process alignment.
• Implemented integration strategies that increased project tracking accuracy and enhanced cross-functional team collaboration.
• Leveraged Azure DevOps Demo Generator to automate creation of prepopulated projects with templates, including source code, work items, iterations, and build/release definitions.
• Streamlined hands-on labs and demo environments by customizing Azure DevOps automation tools and provisioning tailored project templates.
• Utilized Azure DevOps REST APIs to extend platform capabilities and optimize continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Software Engineer at Dhruv Compusoft Consultancy Pvt Ltd. (2015-03 – 2019-03)

• Migrated invoicing applications across multiple tax frameworks to achieve full GST compliance, ensuring stringent regulatory adherence.
• Enhanced and optimized reporting functionalities to deliver precise financial analysis and streamline data visualization for informed decision-making.
• Developed and customized ETL workflows using Pentaho to automate tax data transformation and integration across multiple systems.
• Implemented Crystal Reports dashboards to provide real-time visibility into GST transactions, improving audit readiness and compliance monitoring.
• Designed and developed a robust web application to optimize invoice tracking and enhance payment workflow management.
• Engineered secure vendor and client portals to enable seamless invoice submission, thorough review, and efficient processing.
• Implemented ADO.NET and SQL Server for reliable data access, storage, and transaction management.
• Enhanced reporting and analytics feature to provide visibility into invoice status, payment cycles, and approval workflows.

M.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence – PES University (2025)

B.E. in Computer Science – VTU University (2013)