Hello! I'm a results-driven Backend Developer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 7 years of experience crafting high-performance, scalable backend systems using C#, .NET Core, Web API, MVC, Blazor, and microservices. I specialize in building robust APIs, optimizing databases, and automating DevOps workflows on cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. Passionate about clean code, Agile collaboration, and delivering solutions that scale seamlessly.

• Architecting RESTful APIs and microservices with C#/.NET Core, Web API, and Entity Framework
• Designing clean, maintainable solutions using .NET Web API, ASP.NET MVC, and Blazor
• Creating Swagger/OpenAPI-documented APIs for developer-friendly integrations
• Optimizing database performance with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and advanced indexing
• Streamlining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Collaborating in global Agile teams, delivering high-quality code across time zones

• 🚀 Performance Boost: Improved system performance by 20% through PostgreSQL and SQL Server query optimization.
• 🔁 Faster Deployments: Reduced deployment cycles by 40% with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines.
• ⚙️ Scalable Microservices: Designed .NET Web API microservices to handle 30% increased load without downtime.
• ✅ Agile Excellence: Consistently achieved 95% sprint velocity in distributed Agile teams.
• 📘 Developer-Friendly APIs: Enhanced productivity with Swagger UI for self-documenting Web API and Blazor integrations.

• Tech: .NET Core, .NET Web API, SQL Server, Azure Service Bus
• Details: Built scalable microservices for order processing, authentication, and notifications using .NET Web API with Swagger documentation.
• Impact: Enabled seamless handling of high transaction volumes with zero downtime.

• Tech: .NET Core, .NET Web API, Stripe, Entity Framework
• Details: Developed a secure, scalable Web API for product management, payments, and inventory syncing, integrated with Stripe.
• Impact: Streamlined e-commerce operations with robust payment and inventory management.

• Tech: .NET Core, Blazor Server, SQL Server, Azure
• Details: Built an interactive task management dashboard using Blazor Server, with real-time data updates and backend Web API integration.
• Impact: Improved team productivity by providing a responsive, user-friendly interface for task tracking.

• Tech: ASP.NET MVC, .NET Web API, Blazor, Azure
• Details: Created a personal branding site with MVC and Blazor components, backed by Web API integrations and automated CI/CD workflows.
• Impact: Showcased technical expertise with a professional, cloud-hosted portfolio.

Explore more on my GitHub!

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (Mar 2025)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Jan 2024)
• HackerRank SQL (Advanced) (Oct 2024)
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate (In Progress)
• ISC2 Cybersecurity Awareness (Sep 2023)

Let's Connect!I'm always excited to collaborate, discuss tech, or explore new opportunities. Reach out via: Website: smartwebdesign.co.za GitHub: github.com/wilford-c LinkedIn: Wilford Chidawanyika Email: wilford.chidawanyika@gmail.com (mailto:wilford.chidawanyika@gmail.com) Phone/WhatsApp: +27 62 595 0646 Twitter: @Wilford__C

Backend:          C# | .NET Core | .NET Web API | ASP.NET MVC | Blazor | Django
API & Docs:       RESTful APIs | Swagger | JWT
DevOps:           Azure DevOps | GitHub Actions | Docker
Databases:        PostgreSQL | SQL Server | MySQL
Frontend:         Blazor | React | Angular | Tailwind
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