Mladen Milesic
Des Plaines
Summary
Dynamic Senior .NET Developer with a proven track record of delivering end to end system results, excelling in cloud infrastructure and API development. Expert in C# and Azure, I thrive on delivering innovative solutions and enhancing team performance through collaboration and problem-solving. Passionate about driving impactful projects and achieving high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior .NET Developer - Full Stack .NET + Azure Cloud
Mozaic Payments, Inc. / Jammber
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Owned the end-to-end development of the notification system, including designing email templates, building the API layer, and implementing Azure infrastructure (Service Bus, SignalR, Functions) for seamless message routing.
- Played a key role in developing and enhancing the project's API layer, contributing to numerous features and improvements.
- Collaborated on multiple high-impact initiatives, leveraging problem-solving skills to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions.
- Demonstrated deep system knowledge and a proactive mindset, fostering productive collaboration and uplifting team performance.
Software Engineer II - Full Stack .NET + Azure Cloud
Coyote Logistics LLC
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Decomposed an existing monolithic application into manageable, scalable event-based microservices using C#, .NET, Azure, and React.
- Developed a cloud application hosted on KEDA (Kubernetes Event-Driven Auto-scaling) to evaluate up to 60% of all incoming freight against business rules for automatic acceptance.
- Containerized applications using Docker and employed Terraform for resource deployment to a KEDA-enabled Kubernetes cluster.
- Implemented robust CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps using YAML.
- Developed a React application with a Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) to gather latest rates for freight, utilizing TypeScript and Redux.
- Integrated a MongoDB pipeline aggregation to create dynamic views for tenders, utilized in the Tender Optimization product.
- Enhanced code quality by integrating automated unit testing to achieve a minimum of 60% code coverage using Cobertura.
Software Engineer - Research and Development
Parata Systems
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed a critical WinForms application that enabled pharmacies to split orders by facilities, contributing to securing a multi-million dollar contract.
- Led a green-field project integrating a three-tier vision system into automated pill dispenser firmware using C#, .NET, and WPF.
- Integrated Cognex vision and OpenCV for calibration, pill count, color, and placement checks.
- Mentored a team of students on a capstone project focusing on retrieving positioning data for a pick-and-place machine.
- Created a calibration routine incorporating PLCs and built a web interface for image validation using Blazor and ASP.NET.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
12.2014
Skills
1 Backend DevelopmentC#, NET Core 31, NET Framework 4, ASPNET, Entity Framework, LINQ, Python, VB
2 Frontend & WebReact, Redux, Blazor, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
3 Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) & ContainersAzure Functions, Service Bus, Kubernetes, Docker, Container Registry, Blob Storage, API Management, Managed Identity, Active Directory, Key Vault
4 DevOps, Automation & IaCTerraform, Terragrunt, YAML, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy, Netlify, Bash, PowerShell
5 Database & StorageMSSQL, MySQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Redis
6 Tools, Testing & SecurityVS Code, Visual Studio, Postman, NUnit, XUnit, Cobertura, New Relic, Application Insights, Identity Server, OWASP, JWT, OAuth
Websites
Certification
- Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions (AZ-204), Microsoft, 5AB4D7C2EE84052A, 02/01/22, 02/01/25
- Redis Labs RU201 Certificate, Redis, 82ab6600c0544280b8be3911edba044d, 09/01/19, Perpetual
Timeline
Senior .NET Developer - Full Stack .NET + Azure Cloud
Mozaic Payments, Inc. / Jammber
04.2024 - 05.2025
Software Engineer II - Full Stack .NET + Azure Cloud
Coyote Logistics LLC
06.2019 - 01.2024
Software Engineer - Research and Development
Parata Systems
12.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)