I'm Umar Ehsan, a highly motivated Software Developer with extensive experience in C#, .NET, cloud architectures, and modern front-end technologies, delivering scalable APIs, enterprise systems, and high-performance backend solutions across government, emergency services, healthcare, finance, defence, and aviation. I excel at clean architecture, performance optimisation, and continuous learning. I collaborate across teams to refine requirements, write clear technical documentation, and deliver robust, maintainable software. I also leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.

I'm Umar Ehsan, a highly motivated Software Developer with extensive experience in C#, .NET, cloud architectures, and modern front-end technologies, delivering scalable APIs, enterprise systems, and high-performance backend solutions across government, emergency services, healthcare, finance, defence, and aviation. I excel at clean architecture, performance optimisation, and continuous learning. I collaborate across teams to refine requirements, write clear technical documentation, and deliver robust, maintainable software. I also leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.

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I’m Umar Ehsan, a highly motivated Software Developer with extensive experience in C#, .NET, cloud architectures, and modern front-end technologies, delivering scalable APIs, enterprise systems, and high-performance backend solutions across government, emergency services, healthcare, finance, defence, and aviation.

I excel at clean architecture, performance optimisation, and continuous learning. I collaborate across teams to refine requirements, write clear technical documentation, and deliver robust, maintainable software. I also leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid-Level Web/Software Developer at Aligned Assets Ltd / Idox Group
July 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Developed and maintained websites, RESTful APIs, and Windows applications for mapping and AddressBase management solutions. Built REST APIs using .NET Core/.NET 6 (C#) with controllers, repositories, and interfaces. Created internal NuGet Packages to improve code reuse. Worked with SQL Server, SQLite, RqLite, Cosmos DB, Elasticsearch, and Lucene. Documented APIs with Swagger, tested with Postman, and deployed to Azure. Practiced Agile development with daily scrums and weekly sprints; engaged with clients to gather requirements and design solutions.
Software Developer at Xe, EuroNet Worldwide Group
July 1, 2022 - Present
Develop, design, and maintain multiple B2B APIs in .NET 8 (C#), ensuring seamless integration with external API consumers, Microsoft Business Central and Finance & Operations. Participated in system analysis and design using sequence diagrams and flow diagrams. Ensured comprehensive unit test coverage for new features and updated logic. Collaborated with testers, product owners, and developers to refine requirements and deliver robust software solutions. Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies and managed tasks with Jira. Worked with Oracle databases and AWS services (Parameter Store, EventBridge) for cloud-based solutions. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
Web/Software Developer at Idox Group
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2022
Led client meetings to gather requirements, produce specifications, and design technical solutions. Built RESTful APIs using .NET Core / .NET 6 (C#) and front-end interfaces with React (TypeScript, JSX, CSS, JavaScript). Created internal NuGet packages to improve code reuse. Worked with SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB, Elasticsearch, and Lucene. Produced API docs with Swagger. Deployed and hosted applications on Azure. Operated within Agile teams and contributed to delivery planning.
Web Developer at Chauntry Park Space Systems Ltd
October 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025
Contributed to airport parking booking systems and the back-end call centre system product ‘ParkMan’. Built and maintained client-facing websites and internal tools using C#, ASP.NET, HTML/CSS, SQL, XML, and JavaScript. Performed ongoing feature development and bug fixes; configured IIS and updated client websites.
Web Developer at Chauntry Park Space Systems Ltd
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2014
Developed airport parking booking systems for UK and international aviation clients. Maintained and enhanced back-end call centre systems and web booking sites. Built web and software applications using C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, SQL, XML, and JavaScript. Delivered new functionality and resolved support issues. Set up and managed IIS-hosted websites with regular updates and maintenance.
Software Engineer at Business Winning Systems Ltd
October 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025
Developed an Events Management System for defence industry clients. Delivered in an Agile Scrum environment with 1–3 week sprints. Technologies included ASP.NET (C#), JavaScript, SQL, VB, jQuery, XHTML/CSS; gained early exposure to MVC patterns.
Software Engineer at Business Winning Systems Ltd
August 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
Developed an Events Management System for defence clients. Delivered projects in 1–3 week sprints within an Agile Scrum environment. Worked with ASP.NET (C#), JavaScript, SQL, VB, jQuery, and XHTML/CSS in a three-tier architecture.
IT Industrial Placement, Software Developer at Bank of New York Mellon, Pareto Investment Currency Management
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Completed a graduate IT placement delivering projects including a meeting-room booking system and a WCAG-compliant website rebuild. Supported infrastructure and help-desk tasks as part of the IT team.

Education

BSc (Hons) Internet Business Computing at University of Brighton
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Industrial Placement at Bank of New York
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Advanced Diploma for IT Practitioners (Merit) at City College Brighton and Hove
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
BSc (Honours) Internet Business Computing sandwich degree, 2:2 (58%) at University of Brighton
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
HND Foundation Degree Information Systems (2:2) at City College Brighton and Hove
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

QA Course: Building Effective ASP.NET MVC 5 Web Applications
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
QA Course: Building Effective ASP.NET MVC 5 Web Applications
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Advanced Diploma for IT Practitioners (Merit)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Building Effective ASP.NET MVC 5 Web Applications
November 1, 2015 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality