Agnes Medona J

Bastech Digital Pvt Ltd
Project: Modernization of Legacy Systems
Synopsis: Transitioned a monolithic .NET Framework 4.6.2 system to a microservices-based architecture using .NET Core, Kafka Flow, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Platform: .NET Core, Kafka Flow, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Prometheus, Grafana, GitLab Actions, Docker, Kubernetes.

• Led a cross-functional team in modernizing a legacy platform by addressing performance bottlenecks, security flaws, and scalability challenges.
• Drove the automation of file transfers, real-time job monitoring, and GDPR compliance initiatives, cutting manual work by 50% and ensuring 99.9% system availability.
• Directed the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes, supporting smooth and scalable deployments.
• Migrated the platform to .NET 6.0, which led to notable gains in performance and memory efficiency.
• Developed and integrated real-time observability dashboards using Prometheus and Grafana, enabling live SLA monitoring and faster incident response.
• Facilitated internal training on RESTful API development and advanced security best practices to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Boosted client satisfaction by 15% through quicker delivery cycles and reduced error rates.
• Led the architectural shift from a monolithic codebase to microservices, significantly enhancing system scalability and resilience.

SAFe Agile Implementation & Delivery Management Stakeholder & Release Management Risk & Compliance Oversight Technical Leadership & Security Enhancements Team Coordination & Delivery Oversight Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitated SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to align multiple Scrum teams, ensuring seamless delivery of security upgrades and system enhancements.
• Used Jira and Azure DevOps for Agile project tracking, providing transparency across tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Acted as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and goals, critical for cross-functional coordination in large-scale environments like Disney.
• Coordinated with release management teams to support smooth deployments, using Confluence and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and documentation.
• Enforced change control processes through active participation in CABs and thorough RFC reviews.
• Partnered with Governance to address security risks and ensure PCI-DSS compliance, aligning remediation with vulnerability assessments.
• Used Microsoft Project and Tableau for proactive risk tracking and compliance reporting.
• Led security upgrades, including migration from plain to hashed passwords (SQL/Java) and implementation of Key Block technology (.NET), reducing unauthorized access and security vulnerabilities by over 40%.
• Upgraded database storage on Azure (from 6 to 10 bytes), boosting scalability and performance.
• Removed team blockers to maintain sprint velocity and ensure milestone delivery.
• Reviewed and accepted completed user stories during sprint reviews to ensure quality and alignment with project objectives.
• Delivered cost-saving strategies that reduced project expenses by 30%.
• Implemented prioritization tactics to fast-track high-risk items and ensure on-time milestone delivery.

• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) using Agile Methodology (Scrum) and tracked progress through Jira.
• Prioritized and groomed the product backlog using Sizing and Planning Poker techniques, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Led a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and mentorship, and fostering team cohesion to overcome impediments.
• Conducted compliance testing to ensure adherence to insurance standards and regulations.
• Acted as a bridge between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Developed and executed test strategies, creating detailed test cases using HP ALM and Zephyr, and logged defects in Jira for timely resolution.
• Successfully migrated the legacy E-Gen application to the cloud-based Next Gen application on AWS, achieving zero downtime and improving latency tolerance by 30%.
• Conducted manual testing (functional, regression, compliance) and used SQL for database validation, improving system accuracy by 20% and reducing testing cycle time by 15%.

• Designed and executed test cases using Zephyr to validate inventory management, POS transactions, loyalty program integration, and employee scheduling.
• Conducted functional testing to ensure features like barcode scanning, payment processing, and discount application worked as expected.
• Performed regression testing to ensure new updates or bug fixes did not introduce defects into existing functionalities.
• Validated compliance with PCI-DSS standards for payment security and other retail compliance requirements.
• Logged and tracked defects using Jira, providing clear descriptions and steps to reproduce issues.
• Collaborated with developers to review code changes and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Maintained detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and testing processes using Confluence.

• Designed and executed test cases using HP ALM to validate functionalities such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, and medical record management.
• Conducted functional and regression testing to ensure system accuracy, leveraging manual testing techniques and SQL for database validation.
• Validated compliance with HIPAA standards using Waterfall Methodology for compliance testing, ensuring data security and patient privacy.
• Logged and tracked defects using Rally (CA Agile Central), collaborating with developers to resolve issues and improve system reliability.
• Maintained detailed documentation of test cases, results, and compliance reports using SharePoint.
• Analyze complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and suggest solutions to improve software quality
• Collaborate with developers to review code changes from quality perspective and ensure adherence to coding standard
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and testing processes for future reference