I bring over 15 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade applications using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core, ASP.NET (MVC & Web API), C#, and VB.NET. I have architected and led the delivery of fullstack solutions across various industries, with deep expertise in microservices, cloud-native development (Azure/AWS), and DevOps practices. I’m well-versed in clean architecture, design patterns, and building scalable systems that follow SOLID principles and test-driven development. My experience includes integrating with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React), optimizing backend performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment. As a senior-level contributor, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, driving architectural decisions, and delivering high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business goals.

Joseph Alan Shield

I bring over 15 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade applications using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core, ASP.NET (MVC & Web API), C#, and VB.NET. I have architected and led the delivery of fullstack solutions across various industries, with deep expertise in microservices, cloud-native development (Azure/AWS), and DevOps practices. I’m well-versed in clean architecture, design patterns, and building scalable systems that follow SOLID principles and test-driven development. My experience includes integrating with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React), optimizing backend performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment. As a senior-level contributor, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, driving architectural decisions, and delivering high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business goals.

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I bring over 15 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade applications using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core, ASP.NET (MVC & Web API), C#, and VB.NET.
I have architected and led the delivery of fullstack solutions across various industries, with deep expertise in microservices, cloud-native development (Azure/AWS), and DevOps practices.
I’m well-versed in clean architecture, design patterns, and building scalable systems that follow SOLID principles and test-driven development.
My experience includes integrating with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React), optimizing backend performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment.
As a senior-level contributor, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, driving architectural decisions, and delivering high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business goals.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect at Microsoft
May 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Led analysis, design, and development of healthcare EDI feeds including X12 transaction sets ensuring secure and efficient data exchange. Designed cost-effective solutions for HL7 medical record data transformation using Azure Functions and Blob Storage. Improved on-premises SQL Server performance and integrated Entity Framework Core. Developed reusable Angular component libraries and migrated legacy systems to modern Angular and .NET Core technologies. Architected microservices and automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Implemented cloud solutions across Azure and AWS including Kubernetes orchestration and monitoring. Created HIPAA-compliant chat services and multi-threaded high-performance applications for alarm event processing. Provided technical guidance, conducted code reviews, and trained team members. Led Azure tenant migration and large-scale data migrations and developed scalable healthcare data ETL pipelines.
Angular & .Net Software Developer at HCLTech
November 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Designed and developed complex UI portals and dashboards using Angular 2 to 4. Developed mortgage campaign applications, including dynamic forms, lazy loaded routes, and reusable components. Delivered Angular UI development training and mentoring. Led the architecture and development of large-scale business line applications for campaign and event management using modern frontend frameworks and .NET Core backend services. Migrated and maintained Angular applications through multiple versions and integrated various third-party libraries. Collaborated with design, project management, and QA teams to produce robust, scalable solutions with responsive and accessible design principles. Managed full lifecycle development with use of Azure and AWS cloud services, DevOps, and agile SCRUM processes.
.Net Developer / Programmer at Microsoft
September 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025
Participated in all stages of full web development lifecycle using Agile & Scrum methodologies. Developed responsive and interactive UI components using MVC, Razor, AJAX, JSON, and JavaScript with integration of complex WCF and Web API services. Enhanced SSRS and SSIS reports and optimized SQL queries and procedures. Developed dynamic navigation, security features, and role-based authorization. Improved legacy insurance management systems with AngularJS and MVC architectures. Contributed to performance tuning and cross-browser / device compatibility testing. Utilized TFS and SharePoint for task and bug tracking and team collaboration.
Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect at Microsoft
November 1, 2018 - November 24, 2025
Led the analysis, design, and development of inbound and outbound X12 EDI feeds (including 834, 835, and 837). Built and maintained .NET backend systems to parse, validate, transform, and transmit healthcare data securely; implemented mappings, integrated with trading partners via AS2/FTP, and ensured industry-standard compliance. Designed a cost-effective approach to map HL7 data into an Azure SQL schema using Azure Functions and REST APIs. Migrated hosting to cloud (Azure/GCP), implemented in-memory caching with TTL, and developed REST APIs for cache management. Created CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, and contributed to data migrations and DevOps automation. Implemented secure API design with JWT and API security headers, and supported multi-channel integration across CRM and external systems.
Angular & .NET Software Developer at HCLTech
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Designed and architected a brand-new UI/portal using Angular 4+, RxJS, and .NET Core; built a complex mortgage campaign UI with dashboards, routing, lazy loading, and PWA; developed reusable components, services, and a component library; implemented accessibility and responsive design; contributed to DevOps and deployment on Azure/AWS; delivered multi-language, multi-tenant UI with modern themes and Material-based UI.
.NET Developer / Programmer at Microsoft
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Worked on eCommerce and Real Estate projects, developing WCF/Web API, MVC/Razor, and frontend components; implemented responsive UI with Angular/JS, data access layers, EF, and SQL Server; performed performance tuning and modernization of MS Stack; contributed within Scrum teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Professional Services