Laxmi Rajesh Thammala

• Migrated a legacy data warehouse to Azure Synapse Analytics using Synapse Link, enabling scalable, cloud-based analytics and real-time reporting.
• Designed and built ADF pipelines for automated Power BI dataset refreshes, complete with monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection.
• Implemented data warehouse optimization strategies, including performance tuning and architectural enhancements to reduce query latency and improve efficiency.
• Managed the cloud migration of SSIS packages from on-premises to Azure SQL, ensuring seamless integration and minimal service disruption.
• Conducted a Databricks proof of concept (PoC) to architect ADF workflows, demonstrating improved flexibility and performance through notebook-based solutions.
• Provided ongoing production support, swiftly troubleshooting and resolving issues in existing BI and data engineering solutions to ensure operational continuity.
• Achieved the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate credential, validating expertise across Azure data services and cloud architecture.

Client: Western Union Money Transfer Domain: Banking – Corporate Systems and Risk Management (CSRM) Duration: March 2020 – Present Environment: .NET 4.0, C#, JavaScript, Classic ASP, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure, AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch), Snowflake, Power BI, MSBI (SSIS, SSRS), MS SQL Server 2019, Git Team Size: 8

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Led end-to-end application maintenance and enhancement initiatives across the CSRM portfolio, supporting 30+ internal applications spanning fraud monitoring, credit & risk, auditing, collections, and compliance.
• Acted as Application SME, deeply involved in architectural decisions, deployment strategies, and cross-platform migration efforts, including AWS lift-and-shift and Snowflake integrations.
• Oversaw incident, service, problem, and knowledge management processes for delivered phases, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of operations.
• Delivered application upgrades and cloud transitions for major CSRM modules, including:
  VOLT application upgrade
  CME migration from FoxPro to .NET
  Settlements Transformation Project
  CyberArk integrations
  MARS Snowflake migration
  EOL modernization efforts
• Gained extensive functional knowledge of CSRM systems through close business user interaction, contributing to better-informed enhancements and increased operational impact.
• Facilitated requirement analysis, technical design, coding, documentation, unit testing, and deployment across QA, UAT, and production environments.
• Coordinated daily and weekly offshore team meetings, organized bi-weekly client sync-ups, and reported team progress and deliverables to onsite stakeholders and SMEs.
• Conducted knowledge transfer and onboarding sessions for new resources, ensuring smooth integration into ongoing operations.
• Leveraged hands-on expertise in AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Power BI, Git, and MSBI stack, improving data processing workflows and analytics capabilities.

Client: Western Union Money Transfer Domain: Banking & Financial Services Duration: April 2015 – December 2019 Environment: C# (.NET 4.0/4.5), MVC 4, Classic ASP, MS SQL Server 2008–2019, MSBI (SSIS, SSRS), Git Team Size: 8

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Spearheaded the upgrade and migration of CSRM applications from legacy infrastructure to cloud-hosted environments, modernizing systems used by internal departments (Credit & Risk, Monitoring, Collections, Sales).
• Delivered end-to-end development and enhancements, focusing on backend logic and data integration using SSIS packages and SSRS reports, aligned with evolving compliance and business needs.
• Upgraded applications across front-end and backend stacks to latest versions of .NET, SQL Server, and reporting services, ensuring higher performance, stability, and security.
• Conducted requirements analysis, coding, unit testing, and supported deployments across QA, UAT, and production environments, ensuring smooth release cycles with zero critical defects.
• Led daily and weekly team meetings, mentoring peers and resolving technical roadblocks while tracking progress against milestones.

• Deepened domain expertise in banking systems through close coordination with internal stakeholders and business analysts.

Client: Western Union Money Transfer Domain: Banking – Online Payments & Compliance Duration: April 2014 – March 2015 Environment: C# (.NET 4.0/4.5), MVC 4/5, JavaScript, jQuery, Classic ASP, AngularJS, MS SQL Server 2008/2010, SSIS Team Size: 8

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• 💳 Developed and enhanced modules for SPEEDPAY, a global web-based payment application servicing utilities and consumer payments, with primary reach in the U.S.
• Delivered full-cycle development across feature implementation, enhancements, and bug fixes based on client requirements—covering requirements analysis, design, coding, documentation, testing, and production deployment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support QA, UAT, and Production environments, ensuring smooth releases and prompt issue resolution.
• Gained hands-on expertise in .NET MVC architecture, integrating legacy components with Classic ASP and AngularJS for seamless user experience and system performance.
• Actively participated in project planning and stand-ups, sharing status updates and guiding team members in troubleshooting and technical clarifications.
• Utilized a diverse tech stack including C#, ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS, jQuery, SQL Server (2008/2010), and SSIS, ensuring scalable and secure payment workflows.

Client: Western Union Money Transfer Domain: Banking & Compliance (AML Reporting) Duration: Nov 2013 – Mar 2014 Environment: iWatch (.NET 4.0/4.5, C#, DB2), WireWatch (VB6.0, MS SQL Server 2008, SSIS, Crystal Reports 8.5) Team Size: 5

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Contributed to compliance enhancement modules (IVR) in WireWatch/iWatch applications used for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) surveillance and generation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) submitted to federal authorities.
• Participated in requirements analysis, design, coding, documentation, and unit testing as part of the development lifecycle for enhancements and change requests.
• Developed and optimized features using C# (4.0/4.5), ASP.NET, SQL Server 2008, and SSIS 2008, integrating legacy systems written in VB6.0 to streamline AML compliance processes.
• Delivered timely enhancements in collaboration with a cross-functional team, aligning technical solutions to client requirements and compliance standards.
• Supported release management activities, including versioning, deployment coordination, and environment setup, ensuring smooth delivery of updated builds.
• Strengthened domain expertise in banking and compliance, enabling accurate and secure handling of financial data.
• Conducted code reviews and functional testing inspections, enhancing code quality and system reliability across releases.
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