I'm Osama Zafar, a Senior C#/.NET developer with 12+ years of building web apps, API integrations, and UX/UI implementations, with deep Azure cloud experience and a track record of modernizing legacy platforms (SharePoint to Sitecore/Umbraco). I'm passionate about clean architecture, reliable Azure DevOps CI/CD, and delivering measurable gains in performance and cost efficiency.

Osama Zafar

I'm Osama Zafar, a Senior C#/.NET developer with 12+ years of building web apps, API integrations, and UX/UI implementations, with deep Azure cloud experience and a track record of modernizing legacy platforms (SharePoint to Sitecore/Umbraco). I'm passionate about clean architecture, reliable Azure DevOps CI/CD, and delivering measurable gains in performance and cost efficiency.

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I’m Osama Zafar, a Senior C#/.NET developer with 12+ years of building web apps, API integrations, and UX/UI implementations, with deep Azure cloud experience and a track record of modernizing legacy platforms (SharePoint to Sitecore/Umbraco).

I’m passionate about clean architecture, reliable Azure DevOps CI/CD, and delivering measurable gains in performance and cost efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Web Developer at Servus Credit Union
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design, build, and operate Sitecore and .NET services in Azure; partner with business, compliance, and IT to deliver secure, reliable features on a regular cadence. Architected and delivered a cash-back and profit-share platform on Azure; handled ~1M+ daily requests. Migrated public sites from SharePoint to Sitecore on Azure using Front Door, CDN, and Key Vault; TTFB improved ~35%. Standardized Azure DevOps pipelines in YAML with build, test, security scan, and blue-green release; cycle time reduced ~35%; regression defects down 30 to 40%. Set up Application Insights and Log Analytics dashboards and alerting.
Sitecore Developer at Servus Credit Union
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Implemented and maintained the Sitecore website; built custom components and modules with ASP.NET and C#; integrated third-party systems; improved responsiveness and UX; supported Azure-hosted environments. Projects included custom Sitecore components and integrations for marketing and user experience; responsive redesign and accessibility improvements; operational support and production issue resolution on Azure; release and deployment process improvements.
Systems Analyst at Alberta Health Services
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Designed, developed, and maintained .NET web applications; gathered and refined requirements; collaborated across teams; introduced test and deployment automation. Projects included PHP personal health portal province-wide; modernization of internal web applications.
Systems Analyst at BTI Software Inc.
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Rebuilt and modernized internal, data-driven web tools; improved information accessibility and site usability; led redesign to current standards with optimized CSS and jQuery. Projects included Student Learning System for educators; rebuilt database-driven internal tools to support curriculum and content workflows.
Senior Web Developer at Servus Credit Union
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design, build, and operate Sitecore and .NET services in Azure; partner with business, compliance, and IT to deliver secure, reliable features on a regular cadence. Architected and delivered a cash‑back and profit‑share platform on Azure; handled ~1M+ daily requests. Migrated public sites from SharePoint to Sitecore on Azure using Front Door, CDN, and Key Vault; TTFB improved ~35%. Standardized Azure DevOps pipelines in YAML with build, test, security scan, and blue‑green release; cycle time reduced ~35%; regression defects down 30 to 40%. Set up Application Insights and Log Analytics dashboards and alerting.
Sitecore Developer at Servus Credit Union
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Implemented and maintained the Sitecore website; built custom components and modules with ASP.NET and C#; integrated third‑party systems; improved responsiveness and UX; supported Azure‑hosted environments. Projects Delivered: Custom Sitecore components and integrations for marketing and user experience. Responsive redesign collaboration and accessibility improvements for public facing pages. Operational support and production issue resolution on Azure; release and deployment process improvements.
Systems Analyst at Alberta Health Services
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Designed, developed, and maintained .NET web applications; gathered and refined requirements; collaborated across teams; introduced test and deployment automation. Projects Delivered: PHP; the personal health portal initiative now available province‑wide in Alberta. Modernization of web‑based applications used internally at Alberta Health Services.
Systems Analyst at BTI Software Inc.
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Rebuilt and modernized internal, data‑driven web tools; improved information accessibility and site usability; led redesign to current standards with optimized CSS and jQuery. Projects Delivered: Student Learning System for educators; included assignment marking and online quizzes management; rebuilt database‑driven internal tools to support curriculum and content workflows.

Education

Master of Science, Health and Business Informatics at McMaster University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc. Information Systems at University of Lethbridge
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diploma - Computer Systems Technology at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Master of Science at McMaster University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
BSc. Information Systems at University of Lethbridge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma - Computer Systems Technology at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Agile Development
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
SharePoint Administration
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Azure Cloud Administration
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Sitecore Certified Developer
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Agile Development
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
SharePoint Administration
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Azure Cloud Administration
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Sitecore Certified Developer
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics