
Andrei Cusnir
@andreicusnir
.NET backend engineer at Grid Dynamics who modernized payment services and built functionality across six microservices.
What I'm looking for
At Grid Dynamics, I developed and modernized backend services for fintech and payment platforms, including payment and credit workflows across .NET microservices. I built backend functionality across about six microservices and 15 REST API endpoints, and implemented three Solace-based asynchronous integration flows.
Previously, I contributed to a financial data platform at Allied Testing and a U.S. insurance platform at Symfa, working on backend features, legacy systems, and production support. I focus on reliable backend services and step-by-step modernization, and use AI-assisted tools such as Codex, Claude, and Copilot Pro in code review and refactoring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Developed and modernized backend services for fintech and payment platforms, working on distributed .NET systems, REST APIs, service migration, asynchronous integrations, and production troubleshooting.
Key contributions:
● Built backend functionality across ~6 .NET microservices and ~15 REST API endpoints for payment and credit workflows.
● Implemented 3 Solace-based async integration flows for
Worked on a U.S. property & casualty insurance platform, supporting a production legacy system built with VB.NET, WebForms, .NET, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Key contributions:
● Delivered 10+ insurance features and change requests for a business-critical P&C insurance platform.
● Extended legacy VB.NET and WebForms functionality with .NET features while preserving existing behavior and compatibili
Full-Stack .NET Developer — Financial Data Platform.
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Worked as a Full-Stack .NET Developer on a U.S. financial data and news platform covering primary and secondary syndicated loan markets. Contributed to backend functionality, WebForms/JavaScript frontend updates, deployment processes, and production support for a data-heavy financial product.
Key contributions:
● Delivered 5+ major backend and full-stack features for a financial data platform use
Developing and maintaining backend services for a fintech platform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement business logic and integrate financial services.
● Designing and implementing RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core.
● Implementing Dependency Injection (DI) to enhance maintainability and testability.
Completed a hands-on internship focused on backend development and software engineering fundamentals. Gained practical experience in object-oriented programming and team collaboration.
● Learned and applied OOP concepts and SOLID principles in daily development tasks.
● Participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and team discussions following Agile practices.
Worked as a QA Specialist, gaining hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, version control, and cross-team collaboration. Focused on ensuring software quality through well-structured test cases and continuous improvement practices.
● Learned and applied software testing principles and testing methodologies
● Gained initial experience in test automation
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anthropic
Certificate+of+completion:+Claude+101
May 2026
Anthropic
Claude Code in Action
May 2026
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep: 2 Azure Architecture and Services by Microsoft Pres
May 2023
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep: 1 Cloud Concepts by Microsoft Press
May 2023
Git Essential Training
May 2023
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep: 3 Azure Management and Governance by Microsoft Pres
Jun 2023
Moldova State University
Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
2016 - 2018
Moldova
Master's Degree
2016 - 2018
Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2013 - 2016
Asem
Bachelor's Degree
2013 - 2016
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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