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Experience
Mar 15 - Now
Tap Consulting Inc
Naperville, IL
Technical Lead
I lead the software development team and participate in front-end, back-end and database development. In addition to software development, I also participate in communicating customers, product owners in business requirement gethering meetings.
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, SQL, SSRS, Xamarin, Ajax, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Git, Jira, Visual Studio
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, SQL, SSRS, Xamarin, Ajax, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Git, Jira, Visual Studio
Jan 15 - Mar 15
Kodak
Rochester, NY, USA
Lead Developer
My responsiblities were to maintain existing application and add few new features. Also lead a team of developer on agile implementations.
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, SQL, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, TFS, Jira, Visual Studio
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, SQL, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, TFS, Jira, Visual Studio
Aug 14 - Jan 15
Paychex
Rochester, NY, USA
Lead Developer
My focus was on the design and development of web based, real-time and batch applications. I collaborated with members of the design team - both technical as well as business owners - to identify requirements and develop new products or extensions to existing product. I was responsible for technical deliverables associated with application code development.
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, PLSQL, Store Procedures, AngularJs, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Git, Jira, Visual Studio, Flash builder, Flex
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, PLSQL, Store Procedures, AngularJs, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Git, Jira, Visual Studio, Flash builder, Flex
Jul 11 - Jan 15
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, IL, USA
Lead Developer
My role was to consult with customer for any technical requirements. Provide best technical solutions to the application so the application is fast in performance. I was responsible for setting folder structure for the project and configuring project environment, review the codes, make sure everyone follows best practice in coding. I was also responsible for implementing a project plan for developing and testing the application. We have meetings twice a week with 6 offshore team members and 8 onsite team members for project updates. If any enhancement requested by customer that was also included in the meetings.
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, PLSQL, ExtJs, Store Procedure, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, MKS Intergrity, Jira, Visual Studio
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, linq, Entity Framework, PLSQL, ExtJs, Store Procedure, Angular, Bootstrap, Html, Javascript, Jquery, MKS Intergrity, Jira, Visual Studio
Aug 12 - May 13
Adobe Systems
Remote, USA
Lead Developer
My role was to develop internal time tracking and resource allocation management tool. I aggressiving took part in developing, testing and deploying application. Also participating in traning new developer, scrum meetings and providing project reporting.
Technologies Used: Java, MVC, Hibernate, Spring, Flex, Angular, Html, Javascript, Jquery, CSS, Git, Perforce, Eclipse, JBoss
Technologies Used: Java, MVC, Hibernate, Spring, Flex, Angular, Html, Javascript, Jquery, CSS, Git, Perforce, Eclipse, JBoss
Dec 10 - Jul 11
Sears Holdings
Hoffman Estate, IL, USA
Lead Developer
My role was to provide best Adobe Flex related solutions to internal customer reporting tool. I was responsible for compiling the project and deploy it to the test environment and also code review with team. We had meeting once a week with team members for project updates.
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, SQL, Flex, Adobe Air, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Visual Studio
Technologies Used: .Net, C#, SQL, Flex, Adobe Air, Html, Javascript, Jquery, Visual Studio
Jun 10 - Dec 10
Breakthrough Technologies
Evanston, IL, USA
Lead Developer
My role was to develop tool to display statistical data by heavilty utilizing Charting components and develop custom charts. In addition to development, I also worked on writing complex sql store procedures and functions.
Technologies Used: Java, SQL, Html, XML, Spring, Javascript, Tortoise, Eclipse, Tomcat
Technologies Used: Java, SQL, Html, XML, Spring, Javascript, Tortoise, Eclipse, Tomcat
Jan 10 - Jun 10
Digital Aisle
Woodridge, IL, USA
Software Developer
I was involved in developing touch screen kiosk application. My responsibilities were to develop, test and deploy code to server. Participate in bug fixing and update meetings.
Technologies Used: Java, Flex, Flash, SQL, Html, XML, Spring, Javascript, Tortoise, Netbeans, Tomcat
Technologies Used: Java, Flex, Flash, SQL, Html, XML, Spring, Javascript, Tortoise, Netbeans, Tomcat
Skills
Technical
IDEs
100
Visual Studio
Advance user
100
Eclipse
Advance user
100
Intellij
Intermediate user
100
Netbean
Intermediate user
100
SQL Server
Advance user
Languages
Additionally
- knowledge of digital photography
- knowledge of Cloude development such as Azure and Salesforce
- strong organizational skills
- excellent interpersonal skills
- excellent communication skills
- Strong team player
- social media, including blogging and Twitter
- knowledge of sprints, kanban, scrum
Education
1997 - 2001
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India
Bachelor of Computer Science
- Software Development
- Computer Programming Methodology
- Programming languages
- Database Administration
- System Development Life Cycle
1993 - 1997
Nathan Hale High School
West Allis, WI, USA
GED
- Computer Science
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Language Arts
- Professional Skills
Achievements
15+
happy clients
25+
projects
2
awards won
3000+
photo shots
Testimonials
Alkesh is one of technical geek I have ever seen, he has in depth technical knowledge in his area and very hard working
Deepak Khetwal
Alkesh is an enthusiastic and hard working individual.He is always ready to learn and adapt new technologies. I would recommend him for anyone and you can trust him for all critical deliverable.
Saravanan Sekar
I've worked with Alkesh for several months and he has shown a great aptitude for learning new materials and quickly come up to speed on new technologies and architectures. Alkesh has terrific work ethic and stays until the job is complete. He has been a great consultant on our team and is easy to get along with.
Joe Cicchetto
Alkesh is very hard working, detail oriented, and workaholic person. I got an opportunity to work with him and I found he is very approachable, easy going person. He is very good listener and always ready to help you. I wish very good luck to him for his career.
Manish Wamanker