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Babaso K. Status: Offline
Pune, India
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Azure Cloud Architect | .NET Core | Power BI |Angular | Administration

Senior Azure & .NET Architect | 16+ Years | Cloud-Native Platforms | APIs | Angular | Power BI | DevOps Hi! I’m Babaso Kale, a Microsoft-certified Azure and .NET architect with 16+ years of hands-on experience delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing software systems for global enterprises, SaaS startups, and fast-growing teams. I specialize in building cloud-native solutions, modernizing legacy systems, and designing multi-tenant SaaS platforms that are API-driven, modular, and ready for long-term growth. I bring together architecture thinking with deep hands-on development — from system design to deployment, and from backend performance to frontend usability. 🔧 Core Technical Capabilities 🌐 Cloud & Infrastructure (Microsoft Azure): • Azure App Services, Blob/Table Storage, Functions, SQL Database, Event Hub, Logic Apps • Azure AD B2C, OAuth2, JWT, Key Vault, Application Gateway, Front Door • Azure API Management, Azure Monitor, App Insights • CI/CD Pipelines with Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM), cost optimization, backup & disaster recovery • HIPAA, ISO 27001 compliance support ⚙️ Backend / API Development (.NET Core 6–9): • RESTful APIs, CQRS, clean architecture, service-oriented modules • Entity Framework Core, Dapper ORM, Redis, Quartz • Domain-driven design, repository/unit of work patterns • Real-time communication with SignalR (chat, tracking, notifications) • Ocelot API Gateway, reverse proxies, token-based security (JWT, OAuth2) 📦 Modernization & Migrations: • Migrate ASP.NET / Web Forms apps to .NET Core and Razor Pages • SQL Server / Oracle to Azure SQL / PostgreSQL • Monolith to microservices conversion • Azure IaaS to PaaS migration strategies • App and Data Modernization using Azure Migrate & DMS • Code refactoring, decoupling, performance tuning 📊 Power BI + Embedded Analytics: • Power BI Embedded with row-level security (RLS), custom visuals, and SDK integration • Multi-tenant Power BI architecture for SaaS platforms • Data modeling, DAX, paginated reports • ETL automation, Azure Data Factory, forecasting dashboards • Secure embedding with token-based access and workspace separation 🖥️ Frontend Development (SPA / UI): • Angular (v7–18), Blazor, React.js, TypeScript • Responsive, role-based dashboards with API integrations • Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap 5, Angular Material • Dynamic form engines, lazy loading, PWA enhancements • Localization, accessibility (WCAG), performance optimization 🔗 Integrations & Communication Systems: • Payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe) • Email/SMS systems (SendGrid, Twilio, WhatsApp) • SAP RFC & BAPI integrations • Outlook & Microsoft 365 APIs • WhatsApp Cloud API for customer support chat • Azure SignalR for real-time notifications and status updates • QnA Maker and OpenAI-based smart chatbot integration 🧪 Quality, Security & DevOps • Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps pipelines • Automated unit testing with xUnit, Postman collections for APIs • Manual testing support for edge flows & regression • Static code analysis, linting, rule enforcement • Application monitoring and exception tracking with App Insights • Security best practices: HTTPS, encryption at rest, role-based access, IP filtering 🏅 Certifications & Credentials • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303) • 70-532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions • 70-778: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI • SEED Certified ASP.NET Developer • IBM Blockchain Developer • Cloud Analytics Architect (Cloud Analytics Academy) 💼 Project Experience Highlights • Built real-time multi-tenant platforms for logistics, finance, and SaaS clients • Delivered cloud-native admin systems with live dashboards and embedded analytics • Led .NET Core migration of legacy insurance platform with 25+ modules • Created API-first backends integrated with Angular & Flutter frontends • Designed scalable architecture for service management apps with CI/CD pipelines • Worked on client solutions involving high-throughput event processing and role-based access systems • Served as tech lead for full-cycle delivery from requirement analysis to post-deployment support 🤝 Why Clients Choose Me • Strong architecture + hands-on coding — I don’t just plan, I build • Trusted by clients like Unilever, Vinmar, HUL, and more • Excellent communicator who understands both business and tech • U.S. experience at $75/hr — now working from India with flexible engagement models • Long-term contributor who ensures delivery, support, and continuous improvement • Top-Rated Plus on Upwork with 100% job success and repeat clients 📩 Let’s Work Together Whether you’re building a new SaaS product, modernizing an enterprise app, or need help scaling your cloud/API architecture — I can help design, develop, and deliver results with confidence. I respond quickly and can start immediately.
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Skills

Skills

  • C#
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Microsoft Azure
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • SaaS Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • ASP.NET Core
  • Web API
  • Cloud Development
  • Azure DevOps
  • REST API
  • Microsoft Power BI Development

Testimonials

Endorsements from past clients

"I hired Babaso to help implement an embedded analytics platform using PowerBI and Azure. He was very knowledgeable and was able to successfully resolve several issues and challenges we faced along the way. I would recommend his services. "

Ogo E. | Founder
Azure multitenant SAAS BI Application Jun 2023

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"I hired Babaso to manage our corporate Azure servers. He has done a great job and keeps the servers working with limited downtime."

Bruce M. | CTO at WirelessMetrix
Azure Administration, Cost Optimization, Performance Improvements Feb 2023

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