Biplob Kar

• Microsoft Certified results-oriented software engineering professional with more than 14+ years of experience in IT field
• Solid experience with SharePoint all versions including SharePoint online, Microsoft Team, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, OneDrive for Business, dataverse and Yammer. 
• Performing SharePoint, no-code/composite/Out-of-the-box development e.g., custom lists, MS Forms, Nintex Forms and creating a data connection for further functionalities.
• Involved in all the phase of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including Requirement Gathering, Analysis Design, Development, Testing, Production and Postproduction Support.
• Hand on experience in creating Canvas apps, model driven apps, Workflows, Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Created Web Application, Site collection, Top Level Site, Sub Site, Page, Web Parts, Document Library, List, Site Column and Content Type.
• Proficient in InfoPath 2010/2013 form services including designing, developing, and defining data structures of electronic form and integrating with in the platform of Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experienced in using Sharegate, Microsoft Migration Tools and other third party tools for SharePoint migration, manage and protect data in Microsoft 365.
• Successfully completed several migrations by using Migration Tools (Metalogix, Share Gate, Tsunami migration tool, Quest Migration Tool, MS migration tools) and by using database attach and detach method.
• Experienced in customizing search experience and configuring refiners in SharePoint environment (classic & modern).
• Experience customizing SharePoint sites, SharePoint List Features, Workflows and Document Libraries using SharePoint Object Model programming.
• Gathered business requirement, designed, and developed business applications using PowerApps, Power automate, Power BI and SharePoint Online. Creating custom connectors and workflows in Power Automate to automate business processes.
• Designing and developing custom SharePoint components using SharePoint Framework (SPFX), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Configuring the build and release pipelines (CI/CD) for Power Platform/SharePoint solutions using tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Setting up automated testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that solutions were properly tested and free from defects.
• Excellent logical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in team.
• Devoted to meeting clients needs and deadlines with excellent end products.

scotia bank, Toronto, canada [CGI Canada]                                                                     10/2021 - to-05/2023

Sr. Consultant, SharePoint / Microsoft Power Platform

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan, introduce, customize, and support development projects for the complete Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI & Power Virtual Agent)
• Engaged stakeholders, understood critical business needs, and presented technical solutions using custom modules, configurations, web resources, and integrations.
• Provided guidance and direction in developing and implementing the application integration architecture
• Performs as a developer, innovator, and technology advocate (Developer) using Power Platform technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI , Azure, SharePoint and Dataverse.
• Develop custom PowerApps applications using various data sources and connectors, leveraging the Power Platform capabilities to deliver intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Led the development team to ensure seamless implementation and successful delivery of the solution
• Integrate PowerApps with other Microsoft and third-party applications and services, such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365, or Azure services, to streamline business processes and enhance productivity.
• Act as a subject matter expert in PowerApps, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users, identifying and resolving any issues or bugs that may arise.
• Optimize PowerApps solutions for performance and scalability, ensuring efficient data retrieval and processing, and implementing best practices for enhancing application speed and responsiveness.
• Implement appropriate security measures and adhere to governance policies to safeguard data integrity and protect sensitive information within PowerApps solutions.
• Build, Integrate and deploy organizational Power BI dashboard and report themes and maintain consistency across Apps and reports.
• Build Enterprise-level mobile solutions, using standard methodologies within Power Platform Community
• Design and develop custom SharePoint components using SPFX, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Maintain and enhance SharePoint UX/UI
• Implementing Azure solutions, configuring services, and deploying applications on the Azure platform. This involves creating and managing Azure resources, setting up virtual machines, configuring networks, and establishing connectivity with on-premises environments.
• Configuring the build and release pipelines for SharePoint solutions using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Setting up automated testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that solutions were properly tested and free from defects.
• Develop, establish, and uphold SharePoint Online sites: Devise, construct, and manage tailored SharePoint sites that align with the distinct requirements of the Supply Chain Management division. This encompasses the establishment of document libraries, lists, pages, forms, and workflows.
• Assist in the transition to SharePoint Online: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a smooth migration from an on-premises SharePoint environment to SharePoint Online. Provide support in data migration, site configuration, user testing, and resolving any issues that arise during the process.
• Resolving issues and troubleshooting: Serve as a primary point of contact for addressing SharePoint and collaboration-related concerns, promptly investigating and resolving problems. Deliver technical assistance to end-users and escalate intricate issues to the relevant teams as needed, ensuring efficient resolution.

Organon, USA [CGI Canada]                                                                                                           06/2021 – 09/2021

Sr. Developer, SharePoint / Microsoft Power Platform (O365)

Roles &Responsibilities:

• Successfully completed migration from SharePoint 2013 to Microsoft 365 by using Sharegate migration tool
• Involved in all stages of software development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements Gathering, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, UAT, Production and Post-Production support
• Defined and documented application architecture and design decisions, ensuring alignment with client

1. requirements, business goals, processes, and enterprise system landscape.

• Served as the lead Developer for Office 365 Platform services in SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power automates, MS Teams and One Drive for business
• Managed and directed in developing and implementing the application integration architecture.
• Designing and developing custom SharePoint components using SPFX, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Integrating SharePoint solutions with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Creating custom connectors and workflows in Power Automate to automate business processes.
• Designing and developing custom SharePoint components using SharePoint Framework (SPFX), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Developing custom web parts, event receivers, workflows, and timer jobs to extend SharePoint functionality.
• Creating custom forms and interfaces using InfoPath or SharePoint Designer.
• Integrating SharePoint solutions with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Participating in code reviews and ensuring that code meets industry standards and best practices.
• Developed of complex business Forms, Development of Complex Workflows for Automating the Business Process using Nintex On-Premises 2016 and Nintex for Office 356.
• Configured and created web application, Site collections, Sites, Sub Sites, Lists, Document Libraries, Pages, Views to collaborate users.
• Used Power Shell and PnP PowerShell scripts for managing SharePoint environments to add, modify and remove user accounts and their permissions as well as configure SharePoint site settings.

Arcemettal Dofasco, Hamilton, ON [CGI Canada]                                                    10/2020 - to-06/2021

Sr. Developer, SharePoint / Microsoft Power Platform (O365)                

Roles &Responsibilities:

• Successfully completed migration from SharePoint 2013 to Microsoft 365 by using Sharegate & Metalogix migration tool
• Served as the lead Developer for Office 365 Platform services in SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power automate, Power BI, MS Teams and One Drive for business
• Defined and documented application architecture and design decisions, ensuring alignment with client

1. requirements, business goals, processes, and enterprise system landscape

• Managing Azure AD Group, O365 license management and O365 Groups O365 Guest Access and Third-party integration
• Used client side-Object model, CSOM, by using JavaScript/ Query and REST API to access and manipulate data from SharePoint from SharePoint 2016 and On-cloud respectively
• Development of PowerApps applications using the PowerApps Studio and other related tools. This involves creating canvas or model-driven apps, configuring data sources, designing screens, implementing data validation and business rules, and customizing user experiences using PowerApps formulas and expressions.
• Configuring and establishing data connections, designing data integration flows, and implementing data synchronization and transformation logic.
• Include designing and implementing workflows using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to automate repetitive tasks, approvals, notifications, and data processing.
• Setting up authentication mechanisms, defining user roles, implementing data-level security, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
• Creating and executing test scenarios, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to validate the solution against requirements.
• Packaging the application, managing version control, configuring deployment settings, and ensuring smooth rollout across environments, such as development, testing, and production.
• Lead the overall project management activities, including planning, scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and other team members to align project goals, manage risks, and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Scotia Bank Asset Management, TORONTO, ON [ CGI Canada]                                                      05/2017 – 10/2020

Senior consultant, SharePoint / Power BI                                       

Roles &Responsibilities:

• Involved in all stages of software development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements Gathering, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, UAT, Production and Post-Production support
• Configured and Created web application, Site Collection, Sites, Lists, Document Libraries, Pages, Views to collaborate users
• Developed both OOTB and custom web parts including list view, table of content, content editor, data view and content query web parts.
• Used Power Shell and PnP PowerShell scripts for managing SharePoint environments to add, modify and remove user accounts and their permissions as well as configure SharePoint site settings and migration tasks.
• Designed and developed InfoPath forms that integrate with custom workflow development
• Developing new web components using XML, .NET, SQL, and C#.
• Developed SharePoint Designer 2013, designing solutions without code including customizing site Collections, Sites, Document libraries, Lists and libraries, fetch data from variety of data sources to present on SharePoint page by using web parts and create business automation process in SharePoint.
• Worked directly with clients and provide support to end-users and resolved day to day issues regarding SharePoint usages
• Worked with Office 365 development utilizing PowerApps, Flow and Power BI, Teams and SharePoint online.

Power BI

• Worked on several agile (scrum) projects to develop a new cloud-based BI foundation architecture & platform to support all new and current global BI applications.
• Implemented 50+ project plans, reporting tools, information dashboards, data generators and end-user information portals.
• Developed automated data dictionary for enterprise data warehouse using SSRS and SQL.
• Using SSIS to create ETP packages to validate, extract, transform and load data to data warehouse and data mart database.
• Developed Enterprise-wide cascading reports in SSRS that were used throughout the Bank to monitor the performance of the cube, logging of the nightly ETL loads and to monitor most active users of the cube
• Migrated existing self-service reports and ad hoc reports to Power BI.
• Developed custom calculated measures using DAX in Power BI to satisfy business needs.

Grant Thornton LLP, Toronto, ON                                                                          08/2014 to 04/2017

SharePoint Dev. Team lead 

Roles &Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of SharePoint developers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful execution of SharePoint projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for SharePoint development.
• Design and architect SharePoint solutions, including site structures, workflows, forms, custom applications, and integration with other systems.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle for SharePoint projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on development in SharePoint, utilizing technologies such as SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), and SharePoint Designer.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring the timely delivery of SharePoint solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices for SharePoint development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SharePoint solutions, working closely with the development team and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, features, and updates in SharePoint and recommend innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing, skills development, and continuous improvement.

Buchanan Technologies, Mississauga, ON                                                                                       05/2011 to 07/2014

Senior SharePoint Dev Team Lead                                                    

CIBC Asset Management Inc., Toronto, ON                                                                                   12/2010 to 04/2011

SharePoint Consultant  

• M.Sc., London South Bank University, London, UK. Computer Science (Internet & Database Systems)
• B.Sc., University of Madras, India. Computer Science 

Training & Certification 

• CSM - Certified Scrum Master, Scrum alliance
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Office 365
• Microsoft Certified Solution Expert - Microsoft Messaging
• Microsoft Certified Solution Expert - SharePoint 2013
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associates - Windows Server 2012