Yathendra Pentakota

Senior Software Engineer with 13+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise web and client-server applications. Extensive experience across Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Content Management, and IT Services domains in both product-based and service-based organizations. Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, Web API, RESTful Services, Entity Framework, and Microservices Architecture.

Proficient in front-end technologies including Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, and Single Page Applications (SPA). Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Cosmos DB. Skilled in designing and optimizing SQL Server databases, including stored procedures, views, triggers, functions, query tuning, SSRS, and SSIS.

Experience implementing MVC, MVVM, N-Tier Architecture, SOA, WCF, SOAP, and REST-based solutions for scalable enterprise applications. Familiar with AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and AI coding assistants to improve development productivity and code quality. Strong advocate of Agile/Scrum methodologies, unit testing, code reviews, CI/CD practices, and source control systems including Git, GitHub, SVN, and TFS.

Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality software solutions with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Senior Software Developer at FinLocker (2021-02 – Present)

Project: FinLocker is a B2B2C financial wellness platform that helps consumers prepare for mortgage applications and achieve financial milestones by connecting them with lenders, banks, and financial institutions through a streamlined digital experience.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to development standards, code quality, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, estimate effort, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Manage project planning, task estimation, resource allocation, and development schedules for both new initiatives and maintenance activities.
• Design and develop scalable applications using.NET 6/.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices using ASP.NET Core Web API to support enterprise-scale applications.
• Implement Microservices Architecture and integrate services with internal and third-party systems.
• Utilize Entity Framework (Database-First approach) for data access and domain model generation.
• Develop and optimize backend solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL).
• Build and maintain Azure Cloud solutions including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication.
• Develop Single Page Applications (SPA) using Angular and integrate front-end components with REST APIs.
• Create and execute API test scenarios using Postman and participate in unit, integration, and system testing activities.
• Develop and maintain Windows Services for internal system integrations and automated data exchange processes.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Utilize Git/GitHub and Azure DevOps for source control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.

Software Developer at Tioga Security (2019-01 – 2021-01)

Project: Tioga Security provides continuous compliance and cloud security solutions that help healthcare organizations automate security controls and maintain regulatory compliance.

• Developed and maintained cloud-based web applications using.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Designed and implemented Microservices and RESTful APIs to support scalable and secure enterprise applications.
• Built Hybrid Single Page Applications (SPA) using Angular and integrated front-end components with backend services.
• Developed C#-based agents to collect and process Azure subscription data for compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Played a key role in establishing the organization's Azure cloud environment, including subscription setup, resource organization, user provisioning, security group management, role assignments, and access control administration as part of Microsoft's Startups Program.
• Implemented secure authentication and authorization using JWT and Azure Active Directory.
• Utilized Entity Framework, LINQ, SQL Server, Stored Procedures, and Views for data access and database development.
• Participated in application performance tuning, code refactoring, defect resolution, and feature enhancements.
• Implemented automated testing using NUnit and participated in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Utilized Git and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for source control, build automation, and deployments.

Module Lead | Senior Software Developer at ValueLabs (2009-09 – 2017-03)

Client: Benefitfocus, SC (Supporting Healthcare Clients including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Mayo Clinic) Project: HRInTouch – A healthcare benefits and content management platform used by employers and healthcare providers to manage employee benefits, wellness programs, and compliance requirements.

• Developed and maintained enterprise web applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and AngularJS.
• Designed and implemented business logic components using C#, object-oriented programming principles, and design patterns.
• Developed and enhanced a scheduling and content delivery platform for processing and transforming healthcare and wellness XML data into web-ready content.
• Built and consumed RESTful Web APIs and WCF services to support service-oriented applications and system integrations.
• Developed Razor Views, Partial Views, and strongly typed View Models using ASP.NET MVC.
• Implemented HIPAA and Section 508 Accessibility Compliance standards for healthcare applications.
• Designed and optimized database solutions using SQL Server, Oracle, Entity Framework, LINQ, ADO.NET, Stored Procedures, Views, and Triggers.
• Developed data migration, transformation, and reporting solutions using SSIS and SSRS.
• Created responsive user interfaces and implemented client-side validations using JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, and AngularJS.
• Participated in Agile/Scrum development processes, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Utilized Git, GitHub, and TFS for source control, code management, and team collaboration.

Master of Science in Software Engineering – International Technological University (ITU) (2018 – 2019)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering – Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (2003 – 2007)