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Minakshi Chidrawar

Slough,SLG

Summary

Accomplished software developer with extensive experience in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL. Proficient in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and Zend Framework. Demonstrated expertise in front-end development using jQuery and back-end solutions with Docker and Git. Adept at managing SQL databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL. Skilled in deploying RESTful APIs and AWS cloud solutions. Strong problem-solving abilities combined with effective communication skills to lead cross-functional teams using Agile methods. Committed to continuous learning and process improvement to drive innovative product development strategies.

Innovative Software Engineer known for delivering robust and scalable solutions. Spearheaded development of multiple high-impact projects, improving system performance and user satisfaction. Thrives in collaborative environments, translating complex requirements into practical applications.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Software Engineer

Raymond James Service
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Developed and maintained web applications using PHP and frameworks like Laravel and Symfony
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and enhancements.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to conduct unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
  • Understanding of security best practices
  • Conducted code reviews and optimized application performance and security
  • Implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Experience collaborating directly with product teams and designers
  • Used Git and GitHub for version control
  • Streamlined workflow to improve productivity via agile methodologies implementation.
  • Facilitated user navigation with intuitive interface design.
  • Mentored junior developers on coding practices-boosted team competency level.
  • Developed processes governing software testing, validation and defect resolution.
  • Stayed updated on industry trends through continuous learning – ensured relevant knowledge application.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to translate technical needs into product development strategies.
  • Improved system performance for enhanced user experience through code optimisation.
  • Designed customised software solutions in response to unique client requirements.
  • Learned multiple coding languages and development frameworks to serve needs of changing development program.
  • Integrated third-party services into software products, expanding functionality scope.
  • Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional development teams to raise technical standards for ongoing projects.
  • Oversaw programming and quality assurance functions for software team.
  • Created and documented maintenance procedures for developed software.

Software Developer

Cancer Research UK
04.2020 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: Highly collaborative environment with other skilled software, consulting, and CRM professionals to deliver to clients exceptional software and tools to help them improve the way they do business.
  • Implement new functionalities and improve existing features based on business requirements.
  • Plan, conduct, and drive release cycles of projects; fix bugs in an agile environment.
  • Extract the data from the database according to the requirement of the client
  • Responsible for upgrading the Drupal 7 modules
  • Took initiative for understanding, analysing, and solving various portal-related issues faced by the users.
  • Worked with the users to understand the requirements and fix the technical problems.
  • Used Git and GitHub for the version control.
  • Highly collaborative environment with other skilled software, consulting, and CRM professionals to deliver to clients exceptional software and tools to help them improve the way they do business

PHP Developer

British Museum
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Fixed the issues which were reported by the users for the PAS website
  • Successfully took integrations live
  • Gathered the requirements from the customer
  • Used Git and GitHub for the version control
  • Worked with the users to understand the requirements and fix the technical problems
  • Learnt about complex bespoke C# systems for third-line support
  • Successfully fixed the SharePoint Designer 2010 issues

Career Break

03.2016 - 11.2017
  • Company Overview: Completed Development Professional Programme at Just IT during this period
  • Aligned myself with the current technologies and market requirements
  • Learnt about advanced topics on the frontend, middle tier and backend languages
  • Developed and maintained Mataji Temple website using HTML, JavaScript and CSS
  • Learnt about version control using Git technologies i.e
  • GitHub
  • Completed Development Professional Programme at Just IT during this period

Software Developer

TeComp Lerne System
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Designed and developed applications as per project requirements
  • Contribute in all phases of the development life cycle
  • Wrote well designed, testable, efficient code
  • Ensured designs are following the specifications

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
10.2008 - 08.2013
  • Gained excellent communication skills because of my daily interaction with customers at my previous job as an Imports Manager
  • Dealing with customers’ complaints effectively and addressing their concerns was an important aspect of my job
  • Trained less experienced colleagues and supported them during different phases of the software life cycle
  • Problems are an opportunity that makes me see things differently and gives me the opportunity to do things in a different way
  • Dealing with a problem and coming up with an innovative solution gives me a positive sense of accomplishment
  • Managed quality documents and supported to the PM in quality audits, monthly quality metrics submission
  • Organized /attended weekly meetings with the onsite PM and monthly meetings with users for monthly closure activities

Education

Bachelor of Instrumentation Engineering -

Dr. BAM University
India

Skills

  • softwarePHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL
  • Laravel
  • Symfony
  • Zend Framework
  • JQuery
  • Docker
  • Git
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • RESTful APIs
  • AWS
  • JAMS
  • JIRA
  • Splunk
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Product development strategy
  • Application Programming Interface (API)
  • Javascript
  • SQL database management
  • Process optimisation
  • Analytical mindset
  • Knowledge of php
  • Resource optimisation
  • Testing
  • Front-end development
  • Critical-thinking
  • Solutions deployment
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Agile methods
  • Technical report writing
  • Critical evaluation
  • JavaScript proficiency
  • Innovative thinking
  • Net
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Agile
  • Software implementation
  • Team player
  • Client communication
  • Time efficiency
  • Code reviews
  • AWS cloud solutions deployment
  • Operational analysis
  • Debugging
  • Build releases
  • Full-stack development
  • Software applications
  • Process Improvement
  • Continuous learning

Certification

  • 70 - 480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/16434/exam-prep-standard-course-aws-certified-cloud-practitioner-clf-c02-english

Timeline

Software Engineer

Raymond James Service
10.2023 - 12.2024

Software Developer

Cancer Research UK
04.2020 - 09.2023

PHP Developer

British Museum
11.2017 - 04.2020

Career Break

03.2016 - 11.2017

Software Developer

TeComp Lerne System
01.2014 - 02.2016

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
10.2008 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Instrumentation Engineering -

Dr. BAM University

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