Abdellah B.

OCTA+ Internal Applications Team

• Spearheaded the development of internal applications using WinForms and Blazor in C#, creating dynamic front-end interfaces that enhanced user experience and operator effciency.

• Led the development and maintenance of Windows Services to effciently manage background tasks, improving the performance and reliability of internal operations.

• Managed backend development using Visual Basic in Intersystems Caché and PostgreSQL, optimizing database performance for reliability and scalability.

• Troubleshot and resolved critical bugs, ensuring the smooth operation of both legacy and newly developed applications.

• Creation of new Web API for the client applications

• Owned the end-to-end lifecycle of applications, from development through monitoring and maintenance, ensuring high system availability and performance. Technologies: .NET - C# - VB.NET - WinForms - Blazor - Windows Services - Intersystems Caché - PostgreSQL - Agile - Web API

• Developed new features and created an automated interface to centralize social housing demands across Flanders, improving accessibility and effciency.

• Back-end Development:Technologies: .NET Framework (C#) for robust server-side logic. Database: Entity Framework as the ORM for effcient data management. Architecture: Implemented Command pattern and use case-driven architecture for maintainable and scalable code structure. Services: Utilized WCF services for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end.

• Front-end Development:Technologies: Blazor (C#) for building interactive, modern web applications.

• Cloud Infrastructure:Platform: Azure Cloud for hosting and deployment of the application. Deployment: Managed continuous integration and deployment through Azure Pipelines.

• Azure Services:Leveraged Azure Functions and Azure Service Bus for scalable serverless computing and messaging services.

• API Development:Built APIs for vendors to submit social housing demands, streamlining the submission process and integration with the system. Technologies: .NET/.NET Core - C# - Blazor - Razor - WCF/Web API - Azure

• EntityFramework Flemish Government - Payment System Migration Project

• Led the migration of a federal payment system to the servers of Flanders, ensuring seamless data transfer and minimal downtime.

• Developed and enhanced features in .NET Framework using Visual Basic, showcasing strong expertise in VB development for critical applications.

• Implemented OpenID Connect for authentication, integrating it with the eID system to enhance security and streamline user access.

• Utilized ADO.NET for effcient database connectivity and data handling, ensuring reliable interaction between the application and back-end systems.

• Developed and maintained front-end pages using ASP.NET (aspx), incorporating JavaScript (jQuery) to enable dynamic actions and enhance user interactions on the website.

• Automated repetitive processes with scheduled batch jobs, improving the effciency and reliability of internal workfows.

• Created automated solutions for generating Excel fles for client reporting, streamlining data output and delivery.

• Demonstrated strong Visual Basic skills by optimizing both back-end and front-end performance, ensuring robust and reliable application operations. Technologies: .NET - C#/VB.NET - ASP.NET MVC

V.A.T. Automation and Interface Project

• Worked with the V.A.T. team to develop and automate the refund system for business V.A.T. claims, streamlining the process for greater effciency.

• Contributed to the development of a J2EE-based application using Hibernate as the ORM for smooth database interaction and data persistence.

• Designed and implemented batch processes using JSR 352, automating key workfows and ensuring timely processing of V.A.T. refunds.

• Developed and integrated APIs for receiving and sending data between systems, ensuring seamless communication with external services.

• Played a key role in designing a new user interface for V.A.T. inspectors, making the platform more intuitive and improving user experience.

• Contributed to a .NET Framework-based solution, utilizing NHibernate as the ORM for effcient data management.

• Developed the front-end using Angular 8, delivering a modern, responsive interface that enhanced usability for inspectors.