William Knighton

I am a Solution Architect and Senior .NET Engineer with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance systems, primarily within the financial services sector. My expertise lies in architecting enterprise platforms, building cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure, and leading development teams to deliver robust, business-critical solutions. I have extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a strong focus on clean architecture, performance optimization, and system integration. Throughout my career, I have worked on fintech systems including trading platforms, CRM systems, ERP solutions, and high-traffic customer-facing applications. Key strengths include: * Solution & Software Architecture (Microservices, Event-Driven Systems) * .NET / C# Development (Full-Stack) * Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) * API & Systems Integration * Data Engineering & SQL Performance Optimization * DevOps, CI/CD & Automation * Technical Leadership & Team Mentorship I am currently open to remote, contract, or international opportunities where I can contribute to solving complex technical challenges and delivering scalable solutions.