SHAHZAD ALAM
Kolkata
Summary
.NET Backend Developer with 7+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance backend solutions for enterprise clients, including Dell. Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs using C# and .NET/.NET Core, with experience in SQL Server and NoSQL databases. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, business-driven technical solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
Bengaluru, India
2025.07 - Current
- Managed end-to-end solution lifecycle, encompassing creation, validation, merging, and quote generation.
- Performed solution validation and merged approved solutions into baskets to enable seamless configuration-to-quote processing.
- Validated solutions in Dell Solution Configurator (DSC) to ensure accuracy of configuration rules and basket details before quote submission.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile sprints to deliver solution enhancements and resolve configuration-related issues.
- Maintained data accuracy and compliance throughout solution configuration and quoting process.
Senior Software Engineer
Virtusa Consulting Services
Bengaluru, India
2023.10 - 2025.07
- Designed and implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions to strengthen user authentication and security.
- Enhanced Dell Identity components on DAIS platform using .NET and C# to improve functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated on backend services, optimised database operations, and integrated solutions within IAM ecosystem to support seamless user authentication.
- Implemented rate-limiting mechanisms to prevent API abuse and improve system reliability.
- Developed Compliance APIs for managing embargoed entities using ISO country codes, phone prefixes, and domain validation with real-time verification.
System Engineer (.NET Developer)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Kolkata, India
2021.04 - 2023.09
- Developed backend services using ASP.NET Core MVC and Entity Framework.
- Build ASP.NET Core MVC modules for a Posten-style application.
- Contributed to an international Posten project as a .NET Core and SQL developer, enhancing system functionality.
- Used C# with ASP.NET Core and Oracle with SQL and PL/SQL.
- Developed Oracle packages and procedures to streamline reuse of business logic.
- Designed database objects including tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, synonyms.
- Worked with clients to translate requirements into effective database and API changes.
- Resolved production bugs and failures through detailed analysis and systematic troubleshooting.
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)
Chennai
2019.07 - 2021.01
- Developed stored procedures to optimise operations of .NET Core insurance web application.
- Collaborated on internal insurance project to develop .NET Core web application.
- Triaged UI data and resolved C# backend defects to enhance system stability.
- Completed technical training and facilitated project delivery as a pivotal resource.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)
Kolkata, India2019-06
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Science
Al-Shams Millia College
Araria2014-01
Secondary School Certificate - General
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Purnia, Bihar2012-01
Skills
- ASPNET Core
- C# programming
- Entity Framework
- ASPNET Core Web API
- SQL and PL/SQL
- Oracle database management
- LINQ queries
- Backend Service Integration
- Version control with Git
- SVN version control
- Azure DevOps
- Azure DevOps Service
- Azure DevOps Pipeline
- Identity Access Management
- Shell Script
- Service Now
- SVN
Certification
- Participate in Wings (Coding Challenge) in TCS.
- Participated in coding Olympiad.
- Certified of Annual Technical Festival by WBut.
- Recipient of prestigious Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships (INVST) by Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
- Received appreciation points from manager for application development work.
INTERESTS
1.Coding, 2.Teaching, 3.Cricket
PERSONAL PROJECTS
- E-Commerce Sweet Shop Management & Online Ordering System | C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL Server, Azure
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
2025.07 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Virtusa Consulting Services
2023.10 - 2025.07
System Engineer (.NET Developer)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2021.04 - 2023.09
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)
2019.07 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Science
Al-Shams Millia College
Secondary School Certificate - General
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya