Binu Thomas, Lead Software/SharePoint Developer

Binu Thomas

Lead Software/SharePoint Developer

Pace

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Computer Application
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Lead Software/SharePoint Developer at Pace
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since April 2019

Roles and Responsibilities:
▪ Intranet Management and Applications Development
▪ Configuration, administration and development of Intranet, Internal Websites and other enterprise solutions to support Pace business process
▪ Design, develop, document, test, debug and deploy applications to automate business processes and improve efficiency
▪ SharePoint Online Administration
▪ Participate in business requirements analysis and business process re-engineering
▪ Participate in systems requirements analysis and code reviews
▪ Participate in the innovation, incubation, and iteration of digital products.
▪ Train users in conversion and implementation of systems
▪ Applications issue fixing and Support
▪ Coordinate with vendors for application support ex: FileNet
List of Projects:
▪ Proposal Request Tracking module
▪ Pace Design Process guidelines portal (Pace3)
▪ Employee Time and Attendance with reporting system as the fingerprint attendance is not in use during the Pandemic.
▪ Internal and external print request tracking.
▪ IT procurement module.
▪ Internal Surveys
▪ WhatsApp integrated application to send messages to staff.
▪ Performance management module
▪ Recruitment -Job Description library, Recruitment Requisition, candidate evaluation and offer Authorization process
▪ HSE - Monthly RE Inspection and performance reporting, Senior management Site Visit, Safety tour checklist, Contractor Inspection
▪ Intranet Migration from SharePoint server 2016 to SharePoint online

Senior Software / SharePoint Developer at KEO International Consultants
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since February 2017

Responsible for the development, customization and support of KEO Intranet and the in-house applications

§ Develop, deploy and support enterprise SharePoint Solutions for KEO International Consultants

§ Develops custom software solutions by studying requirements analysis and information needs

§ Creates the training materials, user manual, authority/Permissions matrix

§ Creates Presentations and Demonstrates the Applications to stakeholders/clients.

§ Created and deployed Data Visualization Application based on the departmental needs.

§ Support the internal websites.

§ Maintain and update the data for the data visualization tool -Silverlight Pivot Viewer

§ Enhance and support the existing applications based on the client requirements

§ Generate various reports based on the client requirements

§ Responsible for SharePoint Server updates, configure, Monitor and restart SharePoint's application services. Configure and reset the search services.

List of Projects:

§ CV Management System - A CV database with over 1500 employee CVs which helps proposals team to search and generate CV in client template.

§ Project Monitor - To record and track the project progress and daily activities.

§ Datasheets - A Silverlight application for project datasheet Data Visualization and searching based on the tags.

§ Internal Forms Automation - Reprographics request, Driver Requests, Gift Requests and Travel Requests

§ IT Helpdesk

§ Security card and Employee On-boarding

Application Developer at Kout Food Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2015 to January 2017

Core Skills:
-Over 7 Years of experience as Software Developer in application design, analysis, development, testing and deployment of web sites and applications using Microsoft Technologies.
-Strong in Business requirement analysis, functional design, development and documentation.
-Strong in SQL Server (2005/2008) including DB designing, Indexes, Views, stored procedures, Triggers, Normalization, Performance tuning, backup and restore.
-Experience in SharePoint development including customization, branding, InfoPath form customization, Web parts, Workflows and SharePoint 2013 Apps
-Expertise in BDCS, created external web services and consumed in the application to show the data from HR Software
-Expertise in SharePoint online application development.
-Experience in SharePoint online app customization on client side using O-data, JQuery, REST
-Hands on experience in developing Business intelligence dashboards and score cards, and reports using SQL Server Data Tools in SharePoint
-Hands on in application development with Web Forms in ASP.NET using C# as the code-behind language and ADO.NET and LINQ for the Database connectivity.
-Expertise in Crystal report development with sub reports, formulas and summary, SSRS.
-Extensive experience in design and development of applications using .NET and Web technologies like XML, CSS, Ajax, JavaScript and HTML in N-tier architecture.
-Strong Analytical and programming skills to develop effective business solutions.



Roles and Responsibilities:
-Created and customized SharePoint apps for the business process of internal departments.
-Created and customized brand and department wise sites in SharePoint.
-Gather, Analyze, Document and communicate the business requirements to software vendors.
-Requirement study and prepare project brief, project plan, Process workflow and Requirement specifications documents.
-Responsible in working with the business partners to understand and document business requirements and obtain approvals.
-Code and functionality review with the team members for the application.
-Responsible for the updates and changes in Pizza hut Kuwait Website.
-Responsible for the updates and changes in Maison blanc UK website Maison blanc.com.
-Responsible for intranet SharePoint site, Applications and access rights management.
-Develop SharePoint applications for internal departments.
-Guide the team members in each stage of SDLC.
-Client support and system enhancements for the existing applications
List of Projects:
Performance Management System
Commercial department Service Request Process Automation
IT Helpdesk process Automation
Fleet Management portal
Expense claim Portal
Facilities management Helpdesk
Maintain Brand websites like Pizza hut, Maison blanc.
Application for Data Migration.

Software Engineer, ASP.NET, SharePoint at Beyout Investment Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2012 to August 2015

-Execute all the stages of SDLC for in-house Application development (Requirement gathering, analysis, planning, designing, development, testing, implementation and support).
-Prepares Software Requirement Specifications, Process flow diagrams and Data Dictionary.
-Responsible in working with the business partners to understand business requirements.
-Support and enhance the software applications purchased from vendors.
-SharePoint administration, application development, enhancement and support
-SAP ERP Requirements gathering, support, data migration, develop reports and layouts
-Perform code review, worked together with the team members to ensure consistency on coding standards.
-Perform performance tuning for the existing applications and stored procedures.
-Developed Web services to access data from third-party software applications
-Customized the lists, libraries using web parts and InfoPath
-Developed workflows for email and custom approvals
-Set up and configure BDCs connectivity in the Central admin to use in the application when external data is accessed
-Manage different authentications and permissions based on the type of user for the application
-Generate and configure Reports using Crystal reports
-Client support and system enhancements
-Prepared software development policy and procedure documents


ASP.NET/C# Projects
Fleets Management System
Sponsorship Management System
Property Management System
Customer Compliant System

SharePoint Projects
Employee/Manager Self Service Portal
Performance Management System
IT Inventory tracking System
HR Portal
Dashboards and Scorecards
Internal Surveys

Software Developer at Smart Applications GTCC
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2011 to April 2012

Web Application Development / Programming and testing : ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server, Crystal reports, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

Duties:
 Analyze the client requirements and propose software solutions
 Visit Client site and support the applications delivered
 Suggested new ideas for the application
 Design the system based on the agreed proposal
 User Interface design
 Identify the modules and Design, prioritize and Develop it
 Develop the system in three tire architecture
 Create the reporting system using Crystal Reports
 Design and create normalized database
 Write database scripts, stored procedures, functions and views
 Prepare presentation and help documents for users of the system
 Fine tune the software to increase performance
 Test and release and implement the system on client site

Software Engineer at UST Global
  • India
  • August 2008 to June 2010

UST Global is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions for Global 1000 companies.

Duties :
Analyzed the Requirement and proposed/designed the solution
Analyzed the impact of new changes in the existing system
Software development, testing and implementation
Test Case preparation, Defect tracking and documentation
Software testing ( Unit testing, parallel testing and Regression testing)
Reviewed the project documents and source code written by other team Members
Prepared Reports and other project documents
Guiding a team and assigning tasks

Software Engineer at ARS Softw Engineering
  • India
  • January 2008 to July 2008

Duties :
 Weekly project meeting with the team and onsite members
 Architected, designed and developed the system in 3 tiers.
 Tool developed to monitor all the instruments in the routes 24/7 and report the help desk
 Developed the bus timetable road side display system
 Developed the front end using ASP. Net and middleware components using C#
 Designed and developed the database and wrote stored procedures for SQL Server
 Software Development and testing
 Report generation
 Deployment and internal release of the software

Education

Master's degree, Computer Application
  • at M G University, MACFAST
  • October 2007
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at M G University
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

SQL Server
SharePoint
SharePoint Designer
Software Development
ASP.NET
MS SQL SERVER
MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Word, Excel
Ajax,CSS,Javascript, HTML, DHTML
Sharepoint Online
Sharepoint 2010/2013/2016
Power Automate
Power BI
Power App
Angular JS
Microsoft 365
PowerPages

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ASP.Net Technology Training (Training)
Training Institute:
UST Global boot camp training
Date Attended:
July 2008
Duration:
40 hours
Sharepoint 2013 Development workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Infocentre
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
30 hours