I'm a results-driven .NET full-stack and Azure Cloud contractor with over 10 years of experience developing secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. I excel at turning complex business requirements into robust applications and have a proven record working in FinTech, trading/asset management, and front office applications. I’m highly proficient in C#, .NET, and cloud technologies, and I enjoy mentoring junior developers and driving architectural improvements. I’m immediately available for a hands-on role and passionate about technical design and delivering quality software. Being fluent in both English and Spanish helps me bridge communication effectively in diverse teams.

Iria Poncela Blanco

I'm a results-driven .NET full-stack and Azure Cloud contractor with over 10 years of experience developing secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. I excel at turning complex business requirements into robust applications and have a proven record working in FinTech, trading/asset management, and front office applications. I’m highly proficient in C#, .NET, and cloud technologies, and I enjoy mentoring junior developers and driving architectural improvements. I’m immediately available for a hands-on role and passionate about technical design and delivering quality software. Being fluent in both English and Spanish helps me bridge communication effectively in diverse teams.

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I’m a results-driven .NET full-stack and Azure Cloud contractor with over 10 years of experience developing secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. I excel at turning complex business requirements into robust applications and have a proven record working in FinTech, trading/asset management, and front office applications. I’m highly proficient in C#, .NET, and cloud technologies, and I enjoy mentoring junior developers and driving architectural improvements.

I’m immediately available for a hands-on role and passionate about technical design and delivering quality software. Being fluent in both English and Spanish helps me bridge communication effectively in diverse teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

B2C Consultant at Argus Media (Commodities)
February 28, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Designed and implemented user login solutions using Azure AD B2C with custom claims, custom APIs, and GraphAPI. Recreated existing login functionalities to enhance security and streamline AWS–Azure integrations. Improved architectural designs and deployment processes using GitHub and Azure cloud tools.
Full Stack Developer (Contract) at AllPay (FinTech – Card Payments)
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Delivered system updates including holiday payment features and live bug fixes to improve customer satisfaction. Developed new UI pages using Razor, Knockout.js, HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript. Strengthened microservices architecture, optimized Azure pipelines, and mentored colleagues within a fast-paced FinTech environment.
Backend Developer (Contract) at Legado (FinTech – Commodities)
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Built RESTful APIs to connect with external asset providers, enhancing customer integrations in FinTech. Leveraged unit testing frameworks like xUnit and Moq to boost API reliability and implemented Azure Functions for seamless data updates. Led technical discussions addressing performance, scalability, identity management, and API security.
B2C Consultant / Freelance at Ses Satellites (Defence, Aerospace)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Architected secure user login solutions using Azure AD B2C with custom policies and enhanced security via Key Vault and RBAC. Developed and maintained Azure pipelines and automated deployments with Azure CLI and ARM templates. Enhanced solution robustness and ensured compliance with strict security standards.
Software Developer (Contract) at Kocho (IT Consultancy – Infrastructure Project)
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Developed Azure AD B2C-based authentication systems with custom claims and GraphAPI integration. Built microservices and serverless components using C#, .NET 5/6, Azure Functions, and Service Bus. Executed unit testing and resolved Azure integration challenges in a robust dev-ops environment.
Software Developer at Person Centred Software (Healthcare R&D Project)
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Engineered cross-platform applications using .NET (5, 6, 7), Entity Framework, and Blazor/Razor pages for healthcare products. Participated in R&D employing .NET MAUI for multi-device deployment (Android, iOS, Windows). Streamlined deployments using container orchestration with Kubernetes and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Software Developer (Contract) at Siccar (Financial Services Platform)
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Developed secure applications leveraging C#, .NET Core 5.0, and Identity Server 4 for authentication. Enhanced front-end interfaces using Angular/React and Razor/Blazor. Maintained comprehensive CI/CD pipelines and integrated Docker and Dapr for efficient container management in an agile environment.
Senior Software Developer at My Way Digital Health
October 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Senior developer role with focus on software development within digital health projects.
Systems Engineer at Aviagen
April 30, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Systems engineering responsibilities supporting organizational technology.
Junior Developer at SchoolGrid (LiveKitchen)
November 30, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Entry-level software development role contributing to projects and learning.
Software Engineer at SD Worx (Ceridian)
July 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Software engineering role focusing on development projects within the company.

Education

BEng at University of Valladolid, Spain
January 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014

Qualifications

Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
February 24, 2025 - February 24, 2025
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
November 25, 2023 - November 25, 2023
C# Software Development You Train (Intensive 6-week course)
January 1, 2015 - February 12, 2015
SQL MTA
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Software Development Fundamentals (MTA certifications)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Other