Candidates About

 

Varsha Gangaram

Summary:

·         Software Developer with 7+ years of experience. Areas of expertise include object-oriented PHP, ORACLE, MYSQL (LAMP / XAMP stack).

·         Strong front-end development skills in CSS, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Angular Js, jQuery Responsive and Vue Js.

·         Extensive experience in design, analysis, development, Version Control and Production Support of full life cycle or SDLC experience, multi-tier, database and script-based in web-based & desktop applications.

·         Experience with LARAVEL, ZEND MVC, SYMFONY, LUMEN, SILEX WORDPRESS, DRUPAL Framework and different ZEND libraries for developing applications.

·         Designed and developed relational database systems and Client/Server applications.

·         Have good hands on experience with Backend development using Symfony framework

·         Worked on MVC design patterns, Object-oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and GIT.

·         Expertise in handling/leading large complex projects comprising of multiple teams.

·         Used different databases like Oracle, MYSQL and No SQL like Mongo DB.

·         Hands-on experience in Python scripting.

·         Developed mid to large web applications using Symfony 2 PHP framework. 

·         Experienced with design Methodologies like MVC, OOP, MVVM and OOD.

·         Possesses a well-rounded knowledge of most facets of computer development technology which includes Application development, implementation as well as a keen attitude towards quality and improving processes.

·         Have good hands on experience on Python development using Python, Django framework. 

·         In-depth knowledge of Yii 1.x framework.

·         In-depth knowledge of integration of RESTFUL Web Services, HTTP Services and Web Services with web applications.   

·         Strong experience in Agile methodology.

·         Wrote automated test cases for new and existing features with phpUnit.

·         Strong programming experience in PERL with sufficient exposure to Windows, Linux. Also have specialized in Scripting languages like Perl, Shell, Php.

·         Worked on Perl DBI Modules, Developed Perl multi-threaded subroutines with DBI.

·         Experienced in PERL regex.

·         Good Experience in Core Java concepts like JavaBeans, Collection Frameworks and Multi-threading, EJB, JAVA Programming etc. 

·         Experience and strong knowledge on Core java technology including Collections, Generics, Exception Handling, Enhanced features, Multithreading, JDBC and network programming. 

·         Have experience in working with Amazon Web Services.

·         Extensive experience in implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (using ANT & Jenkins, Docker) in an Agile Environment.

·         Experience in developing web pages in Responsive Design using jQuery, JSON, AJAX, Augular.JS, Backbone.JS, Bootstrap and React JS.

·         Working experience with PHP 5 which includes configuration, security, object-oriented programming, creating web services, custom frameworks.

·         Experienced in SVN, GIT and website deployment, Databases, FTP Client and cPanel.

·         Experience in using various IDE's, Dreamweaver, Notepad++, Eclipse, Sublime text editor, Visual Studio MS Visio and Adobe photo shop. 

·         Coordinated with development team, QAteam, Scrum master and senior management to refine requirements and address issues.

·         Excellent interpersonal abilities, communication skills,  analytical problem solving skills, time management and team skills with an intention to work hard to attain project deadlines under stressful environments.

Technical Skills:

●      Platform                  :       Linux, Macintosh, Windows. Ubuntu.

●      Languages used      :       C, C++, Java, PHP, Perl, Java, C#, JavaScript (angular.js,         react.js, node.js). JQuery, OOD (object-oriented design).

●      Databases                :        SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle DB.

●      Frameworks/CMS  :        WordPress, Cake PHP, Code Igniter, Zend, Zend2, Symfony,     Drupal, Laravel.

●      Applications          :        WAMP, LAMP, XAMPP, SVN, ECLIPSE, PUTTY.

●      Design                   :         Dream Weaver, Adobe Photo Shop,   MS .Visual Studio, Illustrator.

 

Insite Dallas Digital Agencies, Dallas, TX                                                            Sep 2017 - Present

PHP Developer

 

Description: Insite is a digital agency where they have been creating custom web and software solutions for clients.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Involved in maintenance of the existing magento site, also in installation of magento.

·         Used Magento2 for integrating new theme for new site.

·         Widely used magento admin panel and its functionality for creating pages on website. Implemented Static block functionality for few theme pages.

·         Implemented different plugins used 3^rd Party api and used magento standalone custom coding in few scenarios.

·         Involved in back-end coding to manage static pages using code Igniter (MVC), JavaScript, JQuery, CSS and HTML. 

·         Identifying and solving issues caused by plugins or feeds under PHP, MYSQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery Technology.

·         Modifying PHP, HTML, CSS, Java script, JQuery according to project requirements.

·         Worked on developing web pages using AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, JQuery, XML, and REST.

·         Designed & Developed WordPress Themes with Admin options for skins, fonts and logo.

·         WordPress PHP coding, like Indentation, Expressions, Database Queries, Error control operations and WordPress coding standards. 

·         Developed custom WordPress Plugins, and modified the third-party plugins according to the need & functionality. 

·         Developed WordPress themes and installed WordPress themes, and plug-ins to client host servers. 

·         Worked on creating blocks, module and CMS side of Drupal8.

·         Created custom modules in Drupal 8 and created a views display style plugin for Drupal 8.

·         Used new field types and started working on CKEditor for adding content, article.

·         Enabled web services modules to create a Rest export.

·         Used DRUSH for Drupal website updates.

·         Created Drupal modules for Active log sessions and Service Reporting System.

·         Developed Drupal Custom Modules Development, Drupal Themes Development.

·         SEO Maintenance routinely run website through SEO tools to make recommendation on how to improve website usability.

·         Create process documents to be used for technical and local SEO.

·         Produced blog posts, articles, category page, product descriptions and SEO title tags and Meta descriptions for a wide range of online shopping site.

·         Heavily used HTML5 and CSS3 and applied CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap.

·         Implemented AJAX and JQuery on Front-End to make the web page more dynamic.

·         Dynamic content management at client side using AJAX, JavaScript, DHTML.

·         Involved in integration testing, functional testing and UI testing.

Environment: PHP, Wordpress, Drupal8, Magento, MySQL Workbench, JavaScript, Sublime, FileZilla, AWS, CSS3, HTML5, Angular Js, Bash, BitBucket, Code Igniter, Zend, API.

General Motors, Chandler, AZ                                                                        Feb 2017 – Aug 2017

Full Stack PHP Developer

 

Description: General Motors have about 750 information-technology employees in Arizona working on programs that will change the future of driving. GM workers at the site work on GM initiatives such as ride sharing, vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Designed and developed web pages using with HTML5, DHTML, CSS3, Ajax, Bootstrap, JSP, React Js and jQuery.

·         Created the UI interface using JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3 and HTML5.Extensively used JavaScript, jQuery UI and jQuery to provide UI functionality.

·         Used twig for templating the views and binding parameters from the controller.

·         Used Eloquent ORM to query the MySQL database and display on the views.

·         Developed PHP Laravel routes and Authentication to extend the functionality of the server.

·         Developed backend services (angular Services) and reused the exciting services (REST, SOAP).

·         Designed front-end using Angular, delivering a clean, responsive UI with Material Design.

·         Upgraded Apache and Tomcat in Production servers to latest version, configured and tested successfully. 

·         Installed and configured PHP, apache and MYSQL on different servers. 

·         Used and Integrated MVC architectural pattern for developing enterprise applications. Created automated tool which crawls through the huge Linux file system and inserts the stats to the Oracle DB.

·         Created a database module which is used to connect across different DB servers.

·         Installation and upgradation of Apache webserver on the reporting server.

·          Involved in sending daily automated reports, by creating new cron jobs in Linux system.

·         Created several cron jobs to update the auto mount maps on Linux servers.

·         Experience in using Java/J2EE Technologies which include Servlets, Jsp and Java Beans for application development.

·         Used few inbuilt Validation approaches provided by Lumen for validating applications incoming data.

·         Utilized Java debugging and error handling classes and techniques to troubleshoot and debug issues. 

·         Created few service providers within Lumen framework. Also worked on data migration on Lumen.

·         Involved in finding out the bugs, broken links and missing images etc. and rectifying them.

·         Developed dynamic e-mails using JavaScript, and hand coding of HTML, XHTML, and CSS.

·         Developed SQL scripts for data migration.

·         Created an automated tool which will install Apache and mod_perl on designated Linux servers.

·         Responsible to send the emails from the Perl scripts using Linux mail command.

·         Worked with scripting Automation for JavaScript, Linux/Unix toolbox, Python, Bash, Git, GitHub, Jenkins.

·         Bash shell-scripts to automate routine activities.

·         Worked with different API’s such as batch, queue, render, update, entity, Database, quick edit API.

·         Involved in writing application level code to interact with APIs and also took part in integrating few API libraries, Web Services using AJAX, JSON and XML.

·         Responsible for checking cross browser compatibility and hence worked on different browsers like safari, Internet explorer, Firefox and Google chrome.

·         Collaborated with team members in design, analysis, coding, testing, and website review.

·         Coordinated with the business on User Acceptance Tests (UAT) and to get the approval from business on the design changes.

Environment: PHP, MySQL, Java, JavaScript, CSS 3, HTML5, Angular Js, Doctrine, Bash,  GitLab, Gulp, TFS, ZEND, API, PCF, Lumen, Laraval, ASP.Net

Flagstar Bancorp Inc., Troy, MI                                                                       Dec 2015 – Jan 2017

LAMP Developer

 

Description: Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Flagstar Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank. It is the largest publicly traded savings bank in Michigan also providing online and mobile banking features.

 

Responsibilities:

●      Used all aspects of MySQL/ PHP Programming (object oriented PHP), Zend Framework in LAMP environment.

●      Custom programming and web application developed in Drupal.

●      Designs custom themes, plugins and sites using PHP5 /WordPress and Canvas framework for faster deployment and Experienced in DRUPAL themes, modules and familiarity with the DRUPAL API and hook system.

●      Extensively work with Drupal modules and customized the modules.

●      Used various Drupal tools including Drush, Memcache, Views and CCK and also Developed Custom modules and Drupal templates.

●      Experience in developing single page applications (SPA) using Angular JS, using various angular modules like UI-router.

●      Projects include delivering custom website solutions, landing pages, proof-of-concept websites, responsive WordPress themes, plugins, ecommerce solutions and new WordPress functionality.

●      Improve the performance of WordPress websites with browser, page, object and database caching, code modification and content delivery networks to reduce page load times and improve usability.

●      Designed Frontend with in object oriented JavaScript Framework like Angular.js.

●      Redacted document format files which are in JSON format files and used Mango DB NoSQL to analyze the data.

●      Clear understanding of the entire project life cycle including Analysis, Design, and Development.

●      Responsible for creating the navigation menu and sub menu in the site using CSS, HTML and PHP.

●      Build AJAX pages using PHP to display current server time.

●      Worked on Mongo DB database concepts such as locking, transactions, indexes, Shading, replication, schema design.

●      Experience in managing Mongo DB environment from availability, performance and scalability perspectives.

●      Designing in HTML5, DHTML, CSS3, JavaScript and JQuery for making website more attractive.

●      Developed custom modules by integrating Web Services like REST and SOAP.

●      Created Web back-end user interfaces to new and existing databases utilizing PHP and MySQL.

●      Developed advanced solutions in Drupal for both existing and future clients.

●      Built PHP and CSS system for controlling text display issues cross-platform and cross browser.

●      Designed the Visio diagrams and Use-Case diagrams.

●      We have followed with Agile and Scrum development methodologies

●      Used AJAX for every page for dynamically displaying the data without a page refresh.

●      Involved in fixing the CSS for the browsers Safari, Chrome, Mozilla, Internet explorer, Opera

●      Used JQuery Scroll to plugins for the web pages to slide right and left as per the requirements on the modules.

●      Extensively used JQuery Table sorter plugins as a data grid for sorting and freezing headers and footers for many tables which holds huge data.

●      Extensively used XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS for the User Interface.

●      Worked on fixing various front end and back end related bugs that further helped in understanding overall product development, using mantis bug tracking system. 

Environment: PHP, Drupal, HTML 5, AJAX, JavaScript, JQuery, Mango DB, WordPress, Angular js, DHTML, CSS3, CSS, mantis, XHTML, UI, MySQL, SOAP, REST, Zend Framework.

 

Barnabas Health, West Orange, NJ                                                                   Aug 2014 – Oct 2015

Drupal Developer

                                                                                                                                                           

Description: Barnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, they combine technology and health care visions to provide the best services.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Worked on an open-source CMS Drupal to build website using Drupal 

·         Built PHP and CSS system for controlling text display issues cross-platform and cross browser. 

·         Responsible for website maintenance on client websites for a daily basis involving HTML, CSS Drupal.

·         Responsible for deploying the code and maintaining the Drupal website.

·         Implemented business logic with DRUPAL and PHP scripts to interface with a MySQL database. 

·         Worked as a part of team on a series of Drupal sites, which included custom panels, blocks, content types, and views that allow every user to customize the look of their site.

·         Developed different system modules e.g. Selection, Order, Material Receive and Invoice.

·         Created Survey Systems module for collecting the decision critical feedback on various issues.

·         Maintaining User groups with Drupal CMS.

·         Coding in LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) environment.

·         Perform day-to-day monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, performance tuning. 

·         Implemented and used Web Services with the help of WSDL, SOAP and JAX-WS to get updates from the third parties.

·         Responsible to manipulate HTML, CSS in jQuery as well as making the pages dynamic using AJAX, XML and JSON.

·         Worked on angular.js, which actually promotes itself as a framework for enhancing HTML, which takes the JavaScript and other Server-Side languages and makes HTML as dynamic language. 

·         Integrated JQuery with Zend framework to create rich, dynamically generated webworms based on client settings.  

·         Developed shopping cart for Library and integrated web services to access the payment (Ecommerce). 

Environment: PHP, JavaScript, Zend Framework, Web services, Eclipse, Angular, HTML/CSS, SQL, MySQL, LAMP, JQuery, Apache web server, LINUX.

 

ShopKo Stores Inc., Green Bay, WI                                                                 Nov 2013 – Jul 2014

WordPress Developer

 

Description: Shopko Stores Inc. is one of America’s largest mass merchandisers, based in Wisconsin. They provide online services and most benefits with their feature on applications.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Developed WordPress themes and installed WordPress themes, and plug-ins to client host servers. 

·         Online ecommerce retailer: source products, manage website, produce daily content, business development, marketing & advertising

·         Integrated Laravel framework into the Back End of the project.

·         Worked to call REST services (JSON) from client side.

·         Adopted a cross browser and cross platform approach to make the website more versatile and Supportive.

·         Developed custom WordPress responsive theme using Bootstrap and SASS.

·         Involved in the designing the templates and customizing the CMS WordPress 

·         Developed home-grown WordPress dynamic widgets using CSS3 and PHP 

·         Customized child theme templates to enhance functionality and UX.

·         Developed WordPress plugins and modules to embed into the active pages using PHP.