Geetha Sivasailam

■ Over 7 years of experience in the field of Information Technology as a

Programmer/Analyst in analysis, design, development, implementation and management
of applications related to web, windows and client server technology.
■ 3+ Years of experience in Microsoft technologies like Windows Sharepoint Services
3.0, MOSS and SharePoint Designer 2007.
■ Expertise in developing Master Pages, Custom Web parts and Features in WSS.
■ Proficient in Customizations\Configuration, WSS search Object Model,
Administration, Support and Upgrade\Migration of SharePoint based Portal
Solutions.
■ Extensive knowledge in using CAML to both construct and display data, administrative
activities such as Backup, Restore, Site/Site Collection creation in MOSS 2007.
■ Worked on implementation of Windows-based Authentication features.
■ Working experience in workflow management, Microsoft SharePoint Designer
2007, BDC and InfoPath 2007.
■ Areas of expertise include web development with Microsoft Visual studio .NET, .Net
Framework, C#, VB.NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, IIS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML
and XSL.
■ 1+ Experience in gathering and analyzing requirements, designing requirement
specs and diagrams in UML.
■ Utilized VB.NET, ASP.NET, C# and created web forms, user controls, web services.
■ Excellent skills in developing applications to interacting with the various data base
backend like SQL Server 2000/2005 using the ADO.NET Class Library ,
■ Strong knowledge of OO programming and good hands on experience with IIS Web server
and SharePoint Portal Server
■ Over 3 years of experience in Analytical, methodical, and resourceful approach to problem
solving, identifying and documenting causes and corrective actions to meet short/long-
term business and system requirements.
■ Provided value added services to the client through thoughtful experience, productive
coding habits, excellent logical aptitude and good communication skills.
CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION:
MCTS.NET - .NET Framework 2.0, Web based Client Development.
Masters in Computer Science (MS –CINS) – DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
Bachelors in Information Technology -Anna University, India
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2003/XP Professional
Technologies: MOSS, WSS, Sharepoint designer MS Active Directory, ASP.NET, C#,
VB.NET, Framework (1.1 & 2.0), ASP, HTML, XML, XSL, IIS, WinServices
Languages: C#, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic 5/6.0
Environment: Visual Studio.Net (2003 & 2005),Visual Studio Interdev, SharePoint Designer
Script Languages: VBScript, JavaScript
Databases: SQL Server 2000/2005& Reporting services, Oracle Access 2000
SharePoint: SharePoint Portal Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Graphics Designing: Macromedia05 (Flash, Swish)
Source Control: VSS, TortoiseSVN

Professional Experience:
Verizon Telecom, TX
Project: MyNetWork, Corporate Networking site (Intranet)
Duration: Jul 08 – present
Role: Systems Analyst

Involved in planning and execution of a networking environment where peers can

collaborate on shared interests, projects or any other tasks with available tools such as
shared calendars, discussion forums and document libraries. Designed and developed an
advanced People Picker tool to interact with AD and help Users can create and manage
user groups in the MyNetWork Intranet Site. Created role based web parts for various
users based on portfolio they are holding in ministry and responsibilities. Developed a
custom alert-handler inheriting custom alert templates to send email-alerts in a desired
form for alerts triggered on OOB SP Lists in Intranet portal site. Used WSS Search Object
Model to create a HealthCheck windows service for capturing abusive content posted on the
MyNetWork site and notify respective members about the owner and location of the
content.

Responsibilities

● Developed complex custom web parts that included People Finder and Integrated Alerts.
● Created a custom alert handler inheriting the IAlertHandler Interface to send
notifications with desired template and content.
● Implemented WSS Search Object Model in windows service to filter content based
on TOU and log findings for review by Legal Panel.
● Created usercontrols within the portal for other IT groups to showcase their
products/plans using SharePoint API.
● Developed tools to retrieving data from Active Directory, ensured appropriate
permissions are set and portal is available to desired audiences.
● Assisted in developing and implementing the strategy for optimal use of SharePoint
and other collaborative tools within the organization such as VZTalk (twitter), VZ
Ideas and Social Bookmarks (delicio.us).
● Broad experience in creating custom user controls using SharePoint OM and ASP.Net
C#.
● Customized intranet with enhancements to the native behavior that included
customized audience and custom site creation process.
● Responsible for Adding/changing/removing users and user permissions, adding
permissions for users on various sites, updating content, changing navigation,
creating/modifying/restoring Windows SharePoint Services sites.
● Performed typical administrative activities such as backup, restore, site creation,
and user issue resolution.
● Provided Technical Support to end-users and resolved day-to-day issues
regarding SharePoint usage.

Environment: Windows SharePoint services 3.0 , web parts, Visual 2005, C#, ASP.Net,
SharePoint Designer, SQL 2005, Active Directory , Java, HTML, XML, CSS,IIS, Windows
Server 2003.

Microsoft Corp, TX
Project: Time Tracking Tool, Site Navigation and Provisioning controls
Duration: Jan 08 – July 08
Role: Solutions Architect

Designed and developed a time tracking tool for the Mediaroom team using .Net class
library and incorporated it with Sharepoint portal server. The tool was developed using
ASP.NET, C# and Ajax extensions to enable the employees to enter their billable/non-
billable hours into the SharePoint object model. Created a web application with custom
validation to enable users to create SharePoint sites and add logos dynamically. Used
SharePoint designer to create custom list view and data view form webparts. Developed
webparts based on consumer-provider strategy to enhance site navigation within the MOSS
sites. Designed and developed usercontrols to retrieve data from Sharepoint Lists, SQL
tables and Sharepoint sites.

Responsibilities
● Involved in the development and deployment of webparts in Sharepoint Portal
Server.
● Developed a process to create sites dynamically in the Share Point Portal Server for
each submitted proposal using SharePoint Object model.
● Involved in the development of Custom Views based on the Microsoft Sharepoint
Portal Server 2007 and the Windows Sharepoint Services platform.
● Strategic development for successful customization and modular extension of
Sharepoint out-of-the-box features. This included custom template design and
development, custom web parts, infrastructure design, architecture and
development.
● Deployed Sharepoint Portal services for internal project management. Implemented
Documents list, tasks list, Data Views, team sites.
● Developed the time tracking tool with dynamic generation of week based table and
rows using Ajax – update panels and extenders, C# classes and .net functionality.
● Deployed webparts to display content retrieved from SQL database based user
search criteria.

Environment: Sharepoint portal server, Windows Sharepoint services, SPS web parts,
Visual 2005, C#, ASP.Net, Ajax extensions, Sharepoint Designer, Front page 2003 and SQL
2005 .

Amtec Precision Products Inc, IL

Project: Employee Event Tracking Tool, Portal
Duration: Feb 07 – Dec 07
Role: Web developer

Designed and developed web portals for the Organization. Developed a web application for
the Project managers and Team members to interact, to display, employee schedule,
Minutes of meetings held, SDLC – Project management, documentation, scheduling
appointments for team collaboration and sharing files with Members. The application was
developed in ASP.NET utilizing C# classes, JavaScript and HTML with SQL Server 2005
backend. The application also integrated Microsoft Excel for faculty members to upload and
download data. Involved in the development of Customer View, a portal solution based on
the Microsoft Share Point Portal Server and Windows Sharepoint services platform.

Responsibilities
● Involved in requirement gathering and design of the application.
● Created business Use Cases, Activity diagrams, flowcharts and schematics using
Microsoft Visio 2003.
● Wrote JavaScript, VbScript functions for web form validation
● Involved in creating VB.NET pages with, ADO.NET, HTML as code behind module in
Visual Studio.NET IDE.
● Used ADO.NET technology for transmitting data between database and user
interfaces/web interfaces.
● Created and customized some Web Parts like Content Editor Web parts, List View
Web parts based on WSS services.
● Involved in the development and deployment of SharePoint Portal Server
● Designed and developed the user interfaces using VB.NET WinForms Responsible
for designing Web user controls for front end.
● Used SQL Server 2005 to import data from Excel files and performed simple data
analysis with SQL server 2005 Reporting services
Environment: .NET Framework 2.0, ADO.NET, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Reporting
Services, Visual Studio.Net 05/03, C#, Java script, VB script, HTML, XML, IIS.

Deutsche Bank, (Global Processing Services), NJ

Project: Banking Application Security
Duration: Jun 06 – Jan 07
Role: Application Security Analyst

Exposure ranges from Banking Application Security to UserAccess Security. Responsibilities

included Investigating Application Violations, Intruder Lockouts, Granting Access to Clients
and Bank employees, Customer Service and Troubleshooting with User Access Difficulties,
Coordinating with Other Team members in Analyzing and Reviewing Security Issues.
Created a web application to maintain employee, client and customer account information.
The application was used to track employee activities and application Level access
priorities.

Responsibilities

● Worked closely with clients to design and develop solutions that meet the client’s
requirements.
● Preparing high level and detail level design documents using Rational Rose and UML
notation.
● Responsible for Developing Sharepoint services for Teamsite and workspace
integration with .Net framework.
● Used IIS for deployment and promoting application to Windows 2000 Server
Production server.
● Worked closely with team members during migration of application functionality from
ASP.NET 1.0 to ASP .NET 2.0
● Developed win forms user interfaces with code behind modules in C# in Visual
Studio.NET IDE.
● Using SQL scripts and Stored Procedures for pulling the data from SQL server.
● Developed and tested new functionality using C#, VB.NET, VB, ADO.NET, XML,
XSL, XML Web Services, SQL, and JavaScript
● Designed and developed webservices using ASP.NET GUI for user interface
including XSLT with various Server Controls (textbox, data list, dropdown validations
controls).
● Worked Banking Security reporting tools ( Top secret Mainframe, IBM OnDemand,
Adjustment Express Client)

Environment: VB 6.0, VB Script, JavaScript, ASP .NET, C#, SQL Server, HTML, XML, CSS,
MS Excel, MS SQL SERVER 2000, Rational Rose.

3sg Corporation (3sg.com), OH

Project: Online Scheduling Application
Duration: June 05 – May 06
Role: Web Analyst

Designed and Developed the Web Based scheduling application in which call center
employees and their floor managers can view and change schedules. This application was
very important to the business as floor managers’ need to maximize performance and sales
on a daily bases. Also call centers traditionally lose about 50% of their employees every
year and this application allows floor managers to concentrate on performance rather than
paperwork. Employees can request change in shift/schedule that becomes effective and
reflects in the database once approved by the management. Management can view
employee shifts and schedules so that they can plan to support their clients appropriately.

Responsibilities:
 ● Developed web pages using C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio.NET.
● Designed the prototype using ASP.NET and code behind files in C#
● Used .NET Framework security features for authentication
● Developed user controls and custom controls for code reusability.
● Developed Stored Procedures in MS SQL Server 2000.
● Used ADO.NET for database connectivity.
● Used Data Grid, Data List and Repeater controls to display records.
● Used XML to meet Business requirements.

Environment: Visual Studio.NET, .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XML, XSL,
SQL server 2005, Windows 2000, IIS5.0

Electronic Engineering Corporation (EEC), Chennai, India

Project: Intelligent Home Automation and Remote sensing
Duration: July 04 – May 05
Role: Design Analyst.

Developed an Intelligent Home Automation system for Remote Sensing and Monitoring of
Home Appliances and Security through Mobile SMS. Responsibilities included Software
requirement analysis, Rationale Suite Enterprise Testing, Coding. Responsible for detailed
requirements gathering, use-case modeling, and documentation throughout the life cycle
methodology of development and implementation.

Responsibilities

■ Involved in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), in the development of

Software Requirement Specification (SRS)
■ Involved in the Designing and Creating Data Flow Diagrams(DFDs)
■ Designed and developed modules using HTML, JavaScript and VBScript.
■ Developed modules in VB for integration of mobile device with the sensors
implanted on the home model and to send alert messages to User’s mobile device
on emergency.
■ Used VB script to validate sensor values for alarm systems and read queries from
user Mobile device.
■ Developed modules in C, C++ to feed the temperature and light sensor values to
the VB application running on the Home PC.

Environment: VB, C, C++, VBScript, HTML, SQL Server 2000, Windows 2000

Shakthi Info Systems, Chennai, India

Project: Club Automation Application
Duration: Sep 03 – Jun 04
Role: Design Analyst

The system was designed and developed to automate the entertainment clubs
process and operations automation with the friendly GUI to be used by the general
non-technical operators.
Technologies/Platforms
Visual Basic 6.0, ADO, ActiveX Controls, Data Reports, Oracle, Windows 2000 Pro,
Microsoft Package and Deployment Wizard, Visual Source Safe.
Role: Software Engineer
■ Completely architected the application design, involved in technology selection
team and co ordinate Project Leader for application design and planning
■ Coded Gate Entry, Swimming Pool, Health club, billiards application modules.
■ Automated the process of “member registration” and “activity billing”.
■ Conducted unit testing and module testing of various application modules.
■ Involved in application testing, installation.
■ Prepared test cases, error logs and source code documentation.