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Hello! I’m Zachary DeGraff, a Senior .NET Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API. I specialize in API design, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, delivering high-throughput services and measurable performance improvements. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I mentor engineers, drive engineering efficiency with automation and AI-assisted development, and modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservices.…Hello! I’m Zachary DeGraff, a Senior .NET Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API. I specialize in API design, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, delivering high-throughput services and measurable performance improvements. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I mentor engineers, drive engineering efficiency with automation and AI-assisted development, and modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservices.

Zachary DeGraff

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Hello! I’m Zachary DeGraff, a Senior .NET Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API. I specialize in API design, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, delivering high-throughput services and measurable performance improvements. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I mentor engineers, drive engineering efficiency with automation and AI-assisted development, and modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservices.…Hello! I’m Zachary DeGraff, a Senior .NET Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API. I specialize in API design, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, delivering high-throughput services and measurable performance improvements. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I mentor engineers, drive engineering efficiency with automation and AI-assisted development, and modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservices.

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Hello! I’m Zachary DeGraff, a Senior .NET Developer with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable backend systems in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API. I specialize in API design, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures on Microsoft Azure, delivering high-throughput services and measurable performance improvements.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I mentor engineers, drive engineering efficiency with automation and AI-assisted development, and modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservices.

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Work Experience

Lead .NET Developer & Solution Architect at Edelman

August 1, 2019 - Present

Designed and implemented scalable backend systems using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Web API, enabling high-performance microservices architectures that improved system throughput and reduced response latency by over 30 percent. Architected and deployed distributed microservices solutions using RESTful APIs and service-oriented principles, increasing system scalability and ensuring fault-tolerant communication across multiple services. Optimized database performance across SQL Server and NoSQL systems by redesigning data models and implementing efficient query strategies, reducing execution times and improving overall system responsiveness. Led the development of cloud-native backend services on Microsoft Azure using App Services, Functions, and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and seamless scalability under increasing workloads. Designed and implemented event-driven and asynchronous processing mechanisms, improving system reliability and enabling efficient handling of high-volume

Senior .NET Developer & Team Lead at Camping World

November 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019

Developed and maintained backend services using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Web API, supporting enterprise systems and improving system reliability and scalability. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration between internal systems and external services, improving data exchange efficiency. Optimized database queries and indexing strategies in SQL Server, reducing query execution time and improving application performance under load. Refactored monolithic applications into modular service-based architectures, improving maintainability and enabling incremental scalability. Contributed to the adoption of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, improving deployment speed and reducing manual intervention. Led code reviews and guided developers on backend best practices, improving code quality and reducing technical debt. Provided production support and root cause analysis for complex backend issues, ensuring system stability and minimizing downtime. Collaborated with busin

.NET Developer at Simform

November 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016

Developed backend applications using C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server, delivering reliable and scalable enterprise solutions. Built RESTful APIs and integrated third-party systems, enabling efficient communication between distributed platforms. Refactored legacy backend systems into modular architectures, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability. Optimized database interactions and improved data handling strategies, enhancing system performance. Collaborated with Agile teams to deliver backend features within defined timelines while maintaining code quality. Applied best practices in backend development, including secure coding and performance optimization, ensuring stable and efficient application delivery.