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I am a highly experienced developer with strong skills in C# ASP.NET 8 MVC and Blazor, and comprehensive experience across databases, API development, and front-end technologies. I enjoy the learning experience and the satisfaction of building complex systems from the ground up and seeing them in use. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with technologies such as Azure, Docker, Telerik, Kendo controls, and various databases including SQL Server and Cosmos DB. I've implemented security via Active Directory, worked in DevOps environments, and contributed to full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance.…I am a highly experienced developer with strong skills in C# ASP.NET 8 MVC and Blazor, and comprehensive experience across databases, API development, and front-end technologies. I enjoy the learning experience and the satisfaction of building complex systems from the ground up and seeing them in use. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with technologies such as Azure, Docker, Telerik, Kendo controls, and various databases including SQL Server and Cosmos DB. I've implemented security via Active Directory, worked in DevOps environments, and contributed to full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance.

Stephen Arens

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I am a highly experienced developer with strong skills in C# ASP.NET 8 MVC and Blazor, and comprehensive experience across databases, API development, and front-end technologies. I enjoy the learning experience and the satisfaction of building complex systems from the ground up and seeing them in use. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with technologies such as Azure, Docker, Telerik, Kendo controls, and various databases including SQL Server and Cosmos DB. I've implemented security via Active Directory, worked in DevOps environments, and contributed to full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance.…I am a highly experienced developer with strong skills in C# ASP.NET 8 MVC and Blazor, and comprehensive experience across databases, API development, and front-end technologies. I enjoy the learning experience and the satisfaction of building complex systems from the ground up and seeing them in use. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with technologies such as Azure, Docker, Telerik, Kendo controls, and various databases including SQL Server and Cosmos DB. I've implemented security via Active Directory, worked in DevOps environments, and contributed to full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance.

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I am a highly experienced developer with strong skills in C# ASP.NET 8 MVC and Blazor, and comprehensive experience across databases, API development, and front-end technologies. I enjoy the learning experience and the satisfaction of building complex systems from the ground up and seeing them in use.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with technologies such as Azure, Docker, Telerik, Kendo controls, and various databases including SQL Server and Cosmos DB. I’ve implemented security via Active Directory, worked in DevOps environments, and contributed to full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at CCL Solutions Group Ltd.

June 30, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Worked in a DevOps environment on a Docker-based forensic analysis application using C# .NET with Entity Framework, combining MVC, JavaScript, and Blazor UI. The application runs as an Electron app on Linux. Responsibilities included configuration and infrastructure management using docker-compose, working with Telerik and Kendo UI controls, NUnit and Moq for testing, Hyper-v integration tests, and implementing .NET Identity authentication and authorization.

Software Developer at Music Magpie Ltd

April 30, 2023 - August 20, 2025

Developed Azure-based applications focused on migrating legacy systems (.NET and VB6) to Azure. Built APIs and Azure timer/http triggered functions using .NET 6. Developed timer trigger functions for database updates and email communication via Mailgun. Created Service Bus message apps, API endpoints for CRUD operations, and a Node.js/TypeScript frontend with C# API layers for an Admin Portal processing CSV and Excel files with web service validation. Maintained infrastructure using Terraform for Azure services.

Software Developer at EDM Ltd

October 31, 2021 - August 20, 2025

Supporting role focused on bug fixing in ASP.NET MVC C# applications involving JQuery and Knockout with SQL Server 2019, operating within an Azure DevOps environment. Developed a WebAPI for file upload with data validation ensuring column header conformity.

Full Stack Developer at Vennersys Ltd

July 31, 2021 - August 20, 2025

Developed C# ASP.NET MVC applications for ticketing and EPOS systems using Entity Framework, JavaScript, Knockout library, Bootstrap, and SQL Server 2019. Main focus was automating customer onboarding involving dynamic database restoration and data migration handled by a single stored procedure executed from the master database by SQL jobs.

Systems Developer at Forest Garden

December 31, 2020 - August 20, 2025

Sole developer responsible for building back office intranet applications from the ground up using C# ASP.NET MVC and SQL Server 2019. Led requirements gathering, prototyping, front end and database development, and UI/UX recommendations. Developed portal access integrated with Active Directory for authorization. Delivered systems including quotations, reporting with dynamic RDLC reports, absences and contacts linked to Active Directory, product catalogues migrated from legacy Excel sources, order details and CRM management systems, and automated email communications. Also managed QlikView reports and resolved data faults.

VB.NET Developer - Contract at Rexel UK Ltd

April 30, 2014 - August 20, 2025

Implemented a web-based Active Directory system during a short contract engagement.

Web Developer at ICF GHK

January 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025

Developed web applications using ASP.NET/VB.NET, SQL Server 2012, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and Linq. Worked on user controls, data access layers, business object layers, and SSRS map reports using ESRI shape files. Developed applications for uploading Excel data.

Software Developer at Global Insurance Management Solutions

January 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025

Developed and maintained web-based applications using ASP.NET/VB.NET with SQL Server 2005/2008.

IT Developer at 3 Lions Underwriting Ltd.

March 31, 2012 - August 20, 2025

Maintained applications and wrote T-SQL stored procedures for reporting output to Excel and SSRS. Created a Windows application using VB.NET. Developed a full-text search program utilizing government Excel data to assist in criminal activity tracing.

Software Developer at ADAS

October 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025

Worked on a planning and reporting system in VB.NET converting from VB6. Utilized XML for storing scientific rules and configurations. Developed supporting web-based systems including a user registration and software download website, and a Call Centre system in C#/ASP.NET. Managed SQL Server 2008 databases and used Team Foundation Server for source control.