Afaq Razzaq

Results-driven .NET Developer with over 3.5 years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade web applications using ASP.NET MVC/Core, C#, and SQL Server. Skilled in database design, query optimization, and performance tuning to improve data access speed, reliability, and overall system efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in REST API development, object-oriented programming (OOP), Entity Framework, and cloud-based deployment (Azure DevOps, IIS), delivering clean, modular, and maintainable codebases.

Experienced in building responsive front-end interfaces with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and AJAX to enhance user engagement and accessibility. Recognized for improving operational workflows through data validation, reporting, and automation modules that reduced manual effort and minimized system errors. Committed to writing efficient, maintainable code and delivering user-centric solutions that support business productivity and long-term scalability.

.NET Developer - Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2024-01)

• Designed, developed, and maintained enterprise-grade modules for Engineer and Firm Management Systems using ASP.NET MVC/Core, C#, and Entity Framework, ensuring system scalability and reliability.
• Engineered SQL Server databases with optimized indexing, stored procedures, and triggers, improving query performance and application responsiveness by 35%.
• Provided Level 2/3 production support, diagnosing and resolving database and application-level issues, reducing downtime by 40%.
• Created and integrated secure RESTful APIs to connect administrative and client systems, enhancing data consistency and interoperability.
• Developed automated data validation and reporting modules using LINQ and Entity Framework, increasing data accuracy and reducing manual effort by 60%.
• Collaborated with QA engineers on unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure high code quality and adherence to functional requirements.
• Built responsive front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and AJAX, improving user experience and accessibility.
• Deployed and maintained applications on IIS and Azure DevOps, managing CI/CD pipelines, build releases, and version control workflows.
• Conducted system monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning using SQL Profiler and Visual Studio diagnostics tools.
• Supported database design, migration, and backup management, ensuring data security and disaster recovery readiness.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex production incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Followed Agile/Scrum methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and release retrospectives.

.NET Developer - E-Medicare Solutions - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-05 - 2023-12)

• Built and enhanced Patient Management and Billing Systems using ASP.NET MVC, C#, and SQL Server, ensuring secure handling of patient records.
• Designed and implemented Web APIs for real-time communication between client and admin panels.
• Created responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, Bootstrap, and jQuery to improve usability and accessibility.
• Conducted database optimization through indexing, constraints, and stored procedures, increasing system efficiency by 30%.
• Handled application maintenance, bug fixes, and technical support, resolving user-reported issues within defined SLAs.
• Participated in requirement analysis, documentation, and sprint planning, contributing to continuous process improvements.

Intern – .NET and C# Development - Softaxus - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Assisted in developing CRUD-based web applications using ASP.NET MVC and SQL Server.
• Created and tested RESTful APIs for internal modules using Postman and Swagger.
• Supported database integration and developed stored procedures and functions to automate backend operations.
• Contributed to debugging and resolving issues in existing applications to improve stability.
• Collaborated with senior developers in Agile sprint reviews, gaining experience in version control and project coordination.

Bachelor of Computer Science - Specialization in Artificial Intelligence - COMSATS University Islamabad (2019 - 2023)