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RJ Monsanto

@rjmonsanto

Software engineer specializing in Azure/.NET cloud-native systems, delivering secure, scalable, cost-effective solutions.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can build and modernize secure Azure/.NET cloud-native systems—owning microservices, APIs, and CI/CD—while optimizing cost and performance and mentoring others.

I’m a Software Engineer with 10 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing cloud-native and on-premises solutions, with a strong focus on Azure + .NET technologies. I’m driven by building systems that align with business objectives while staying scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

I’ve developed cloud-native microservices using Azure App Service to enable seamless scalability, and I’ve automated deployments of .NET Core applications using Azure DevOps. I also build and maintain secure APIs with Azure API Management, helping teams handle data efficiently with the right controls in place.

Across my roles, I’ve designed and implemented secure cloud architectures using Azure security features to support data protection and compliance. I also apply cloud cost optimization strategies—resource provisioning, monitoring, and cost analysis—so performance and spend stay balanced.

I’m comfortable working in collaborative team environments, using Git and code reviews to deliver reliably, and I actively mentor junior developers. Earlier in my career, I delivered enterprise web and desktop applications (ASP.NET MVC, WinForms, AngularJS) and contributed to Java projects using Java Spring MVC, Hibernate, and Oracle Database.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer

Cognizant

Jan 2022 - Feb 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Developed a cloud-native microservices architecture using Azure App Service and automated .NET Core deployments with Azure DevOps. Built and maintained a secure .NET Core API using Azure API Management and supported testing with unit and integration tests.

C++Azure Services Azure DevOps .NET Core Microservices API Development API Management SQL Server Unit Testing Integration Testing

Analyst Programmer

NovaSolutions - Philippines Inc

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Developed client-facing and internal web applications using ASP.NET MVC and desktop applications using WinForms. Enhanced user experience with jQuery and JavaScript, used Entity Framework with MS SQL, and later contributed to Java Spring MVC projects with Hibernate and Oracle; supervised and mentored junior developers.

C++ASP.NET MVC JavaScript jQuery Microsoft SQL Server Entity Framework WinForms Spring MVC Hibernate Oracle Database

Associate Software Engineer

Accenture

Feb 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Developed and maintained a large-scale enterprise application using ASP.NET MVC with AngularJS for server-side and client-side rendering. Created and delivered reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).

C++ASP.NET MVC AngularJS Microsoft SQL Server enterprise applications API Development Unit Testing JavaScript DevOps

Application Developer

People4u, Inc.

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 (6 months)

Developed and maintained web applications using ASP.NET Web Forms and SQL Server 2008. Designed user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and interacted with databases using ASP.NET ADO.NET.