Kasi J. Prasad
www.kasiprasad.com
SUMMARY: Microsoft Certified IT Trainer and software consultant with over eight years of professional experience as both a Developer and Architect specializing in the construction of Microsoft .NET applications for the Web, Windows and Mobile platforms.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional: Database Developer (SQL Server 2005)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications (MCPD: EA)
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer .NET (MCSD.NET)
- Microsoft Certified Application Developer .NET (MCAD.NET)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Web Applications .NET 2.0
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Applications .NET 2.0
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Distributed Applications .NET 2.0
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 20005
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
EXPERIENCE:
Suffolk Sales Inc., East Northport, NY
FEB 1999 - JUL 2002
Independent Consultant / Web Application Developer & Designer
Responsibilities included the following:
- Designing application systems to manage all aspects of the business’ operations. Some examples include:
- Developing an e-commerce web application with relational model and implementation database supporting features such as CRM, inventory management and order fulfillment using technologies such as Perl, CGI, ASP, Visual Basic, COM+, VBA, XML, SQL Server, MySQL, PHP, HTML, JavaScript and UML
- Developing search engine marketing strategies using SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Transferring designs created in Photoshop to the web using hand coded HTML, DHTML, JavaScript and CSS
- Managing day-to-day maintenance of the systems
- Supporting employees with technical problems using Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access
ICS America Co., LTD. / HomeFinderNY, New York, NY
AUG 2002 - FEB 2005
Independent Consultant / ASP Developer / System Architect
Responsibilities included the following:
- Creating application requirements documentation using basic Use Cases and basic Agile Software requirements processes.
- Designing, developing and deploying an e-commerce web application from a conceptual model using IIS, HTML, ASP (Classic), JavaScript, VBScript, Visual Basic, COM+, MSMQ and SQL Server 2000 (including stored procedures, triggers, views, user-defined functions and DTS packages)
- Configuring payment solutions using XML Web Services such as Verisign’s payment gateway
- Creating data mining and reporting solutions using Visual Basic, XML and SQL Server
- Developing and deploying custom ASP intranet applications for advertising campaign management and reporting
- Search Engine Optimization - successfully obtaining first page results in major search engines for chosen keywords and terms
RELink LLC., Rego Park, NY
FEB 2004 - PRESENT
Chief Executive Officer (Personal Independent Consulting Firm)
As an independent consultant I have delivered numerous projects spanning a variety of industries. Responsibilities include the following:
- Interfacing with business owners, analyzing their needs and designing solutions to help them attain their goals
- Working with and interviewing end-users to provide application support as well as analyze proposed systems usability and ensure maximum overall satisfaction
- Developing highly specialized applications capable of streamlining business processes such as inventory control, customer relationship management, accounting, advertising, etc.
- Using a wide assortment of technologies including: HTML/XHTML/DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP (Classic), VB6, COM, MSMQ, SQL Server 2000/2005 (data layers using stored procedures, user defined functions, triggers and scheduled DTS/SSIS packages, SQL Profiler, Query Analyzer and Enterprise Manager), ASP.NET 1.1/2.0/3.0/some 3.5 in VB.NET and C#, XML, Use Cases, ORM (Object role modeling), Visio for Enterprise Architects, Visual Studio .NET 2003 / 2005, Visual Interdev, IIS 5, IIS 6, some II7 as well as designing applications using best practices such as Test Driven Development / Behavior Driven development and design patterns such as MVC (Model – View – Controller) or MVP (Model – View- Presenter).
- Providing delivery of .NET development based Microsoft Official Curriculum training courses. Courses recently delivered include:
- 2373 – Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
- 2559 – Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming / Microsoft .NET
- 2124 – Programming with C#
- 2389 – Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET
- 2311 – Advanced Web Application Development using Microsoft ASP.NET (1.1)
- 4994 – Introduction to Programming Microsoft .NET 2.0 Applications
- 2541 – Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2542 – Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2543 – Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2544 - Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2546 - Core Windows Application Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2547 - Advanced Windows Application Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2548 - Core Distributed Application Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2549 - Advanced Distributed Application Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- 2956 - Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Developement
- 2957 – Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development
- MCSD.NET Developer Boot Camp
- MCTS: Web Developer Boot Camp (5 Official Microsoft Courses)
OTHER PROFICIENCIES:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced developing e-commerce and data mining solutions using web technologies
- Experience leading and managing a team as well as being led
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with efficiency
- Solid understanding of designing applications for usability
- Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson
- Licensed New York State Business School Teacher
references furnished upon request