I am a versatile and accomplished engineering professional with over 29 years of experience in software development, including more than 18 years of hands-on C#.NET development. I have extensive expertise spanning full software lifecycles in FTSE 100 firms and have worked across diverse sectors such as banking, retail, defence, and energy. Passionate about delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions, I leverage modern technologies like Cloud (Azure and AWS), AI/LLM integration, and full-stack development frameworks. Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to significant projects including retail self-checkout systems, online banking platforms, and medical radiography software. I thrive in contract roles demanding adaptability and precision, continually embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and software excellence.

Chidi Uche

I am a versatile and accomplished engineering professional with over 29 years of experience in software development, including more than 18 years of hands-on C#.NET development. I have extensive expertise spanning full software lifecycles in FTSE 100 firms and have worked across diverse sectors such as banking, retail, defence, and energy. Passionate about delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions, I leverage modern technologies like Cloud (Azure and AWS), AI/LLM integration, and full-stack development frameworks. Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to significant projects including retail self-checkout systems, online banking platforms, and medical radiography software. I thrive in contract roles demanding adaptability and precision, continually embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and software excellence.

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I am a versatile and accomplished engineering professional with over 29 years of experience in software development, including more than 18 years of hands-on C#.NET development. I have extensive expertise spanning full software lifecycles in FTSE 100 firms and have worked across diverse sectors such as banking, retail, defence, and energy. Passionate about delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions, I leverage modern technologies like Cloud (Azure and AWS), AI/LLM integration, and full-stack development frameworks.

Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to significant projects including retail self-checkout systems, online banking platforms, and medical radiography software. I thrive in contract roles demanding adaptability and precision, continually embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and software excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience

Lead Software Developer at Miniyap Consultancy Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created a tech device trading platform with Azure B2C, Cosmos DB, .NET Core MVC, React Native, and integrated AI APIs like ChatGPT and Deepseek. Deployed scalable cloud architecture with Azure auto-scaling and load balancing, supporting 10k+ monthly users. Implemented secure authentication via Azure B2C SSO and social media login.
Senior Software Developer at Plextek Consultancy Ltd
August 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led development of modular HR systems using .NET Core and SharePoint, automating manual processes and enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Engineered employee onboarding workflows with PowerApps and Power Automate reducing setup time by 40%. Developed ETL tooling decreasing manual report prep by 70%.
Senior Software Developer at CAF Bank
April 30, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Migrated legacy IFM banking software to modern technologies including Azure and Git. Improved third-party banking software in sunset support and modernized key banking applications to meet regulatory requirements. Participated in Agile planning and prioritization.
Senior Software Consultant at Microsoft Corporation
April 30, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Developed .NET Core applications for a supercomputer cloud project analyzing large-scale weather data. Worked on search software for accessing petabytes of data. Authored technical documentation and facilitated team knowledge sharing.
Senior Software Developer at Elekta
September 30, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Developed code for testing Linac radiography cancer treatment machines prior to hospital installation. Built Azure CI-CD pipelines and enhanced software security via encryptions. Conducted cybersecurity activities including vulnerability scanning and risk analysis. Contributed to UI and safety feature improvements.
Senior Software Developer at RWE Supply and Trading (Market Data Team)
November 30, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Developed ETL data aggregation code for energy traders. Integrated multiple data import services from FTP and web scrapers. Deployed .NET Core applications as AWS Lambda functions.
Senior Software Consultant at IBM / Nationwide Building Society / Capita
May 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Created features for online banking platform enhancing customer onboarding processes. Mentored developers on methodologies and best practices. Integrated Docker/Singularity microservices, deployed Kubernetes containers on Linux servers, and implemented RabbitMQ messaging.
Senior Software Consultant/Developer at Miniyap Consultancy Ltd
January 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Operated a small firm specializing in cloud, desktop, and mobile app development using Azure, AWS, .NET Core, SQL, Swagger, Node.js, Firebase, React/Native, Angular, and Elastic Search.
Senior Software Developer at Centrica plc (British Gas)
February 28, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Developed new UI for British Gas Home Care and service portals supporting payments and bookings. Mentored developers and participated in pair programming and peer reviews.
Senior Software Developer at Kyocera Corporation
May 31, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Developed data aggregation ETL system and BI tool producing service delivery reports and profitability analysis for senior management using SAP and Dynamics CRM data.
Senior Software Developer at NCR Corporation
September 30, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Delivered retail software solutions such as self-checkout systems and tills for Sainsbury’s stores. Addressed and fixed critical software issues affecting multiple store locations.
Senior Software Developer at Lloyds Bank (Commercial Finance Division)
June 30, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Built instant quotation portal for Asset Finance Division and developed software enabling senior management to assess relationship managers' onboarding work. Produced architectural designs and technical documentation for COTS product Aquarius.
Senior Software Consultant at AngloAmerican Plc (De Beers)
June 30, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Built real-time diamond sorting software operational internationally. Integrated AWS cloud services for data storage and access by De Beers’ partners aiding launch of Forever Mark brand.
Lead Software Developer at Miniyap Consultancy Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created a mobile device trading platform using Azure B2C, Cosmos DB, .NET Core MVC, React Native, and AI APIs like ChatGPT4 and Deepseek. Developed secure user authentication with Azure B2C SSO integrating social media logins and configured Azure auto-scaling and load balancing for robust performance supporting over 10k monthly users.
Senior Software Developer at Plextek Consultancy Ltd
August 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Piloted modular HR system development using .NET Core and SharePoint, automating manual processes and increasing operational efficiency by 30%. Engineered employee onboarding workflows via PowerApps and Power Automate, reducing setup times by around 40%. Developed ETL tools that cut manual reporting preparation by 70%.
Senior Software Developer at CAF Bank
April 30, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Worked on migration of legacy IFM banking software to modern Azure cloud technologies. Improved third-party banking software to meet regulatory requirements and contributed actively in Agile planning and prioritization.
Senior Software Consultant at Microsoft Corporation
April 30, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Developed .NET Core applications for a supercomputer cloud project focused on big data storage and weather data analysis. Contributed to search software for accessing large-scale datasets and authored technical documentation to support team operations.
Senior Software Developer at Elekta
September 30, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Developed testing software for Linac radiography machines used in cancer treatment. Built complete Azure CI-CD pipelines and enhanced software security with encryption methods. Engaged in cybersecurity activities including vulnerability scanning and patching, improving feature sets and safety of medical devices' software.
Senior Software Developer at RWE Supply and Trading
November 30, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Developed .NET Core data aggregation software deployed as AWS Lambda functions supporting energy traders. Integrated multiple data import services and enabled efficient real-time data processing for trading decisions.
Senior Software Consultant at IBM / Nationwide Building Society / Capita
May 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Developed onboarding features for online banking platforms, mentored developers, implemented microservices deployed with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS cloud environments, and integrated RabbitMQ messaging systems to support platform-agnostic container deployments.
Senior Software Consultant/Developer at Miniyap Consultancy Ltd
January 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Operated a consultancy firm developing cloud, desktop, and mobile applications using Azure, AWS services, .NET Core, Node.js, Firebase, and modern front-end frameworks such as React Native and Angular.
Senior Software Developer at Centrica plc (British Gas)
February 28, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Created new user interfaces and features for British Gas Home Care and service portals. Mentored developers on best practices and participated in pair programming to enhance online payment systems.
Senior Software Developer at Kyocera Corporation
May 31, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Developed ETL systems and BI tools for service delivery reporting and profitability analysis using C#.NET, VBA/Excel, Power BI, and OLAP cubes.
Senior Software Developer at NCR Corporation
September 30, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Delivered retail self-checkout and POS systems at Sainsbury’s stores. Diagnosed and fixed critical software issues affecting multiple locations.
Senior Software Developer at Lloyds Bank (Commercial Finance Division)
June 30, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Built instant quotation portals and management software tools used by hundreds of Relationship Managers. Created architectural designs and technical documentation for commercial finance software products.
Senior Software Consultant at AngloAmerican Plc (De Beers)
June 30, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Developed real-time diamond sorting software deployed globally. Integrated AWS cloud services for data storage and access, contributing to the successful launch of De Beers’ Forever Mark brand.

Education

Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
PhD (Telecommunications) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
BEng Hons (Electronics with a Year in Industry) at University of Leicester
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Four As at Tresham Institute
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
PhD (Telecommunications) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
BEng Hons (Electronics with a Year in Industry) at University of Leicester
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
A Levels in Electronics, Physics, Mechanical Science, Mathematics at Tresham Institute
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Qualifications

TOGAF Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
TOGAF Certification (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services

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