Project Overview
This project was carried out for a regional grid operator in the German energy sector, responsible for critical infrastructure and operating within a highly regulated environment.
I worked as an Azure / Platform Engineer on a long-running enterprise project focused on building a web-based platform including Azure-based infrastructure used for ordering, approval, and internal coordination processes.
The project emphasized introduction of CI/CD processes and automation of software delivery, while supporting development teams in achieving stable and maintainable delivery. The work was carried out in an agile environment with a focus on sustainability and scalability.
The platform was implemented using C# and ASP.NET MVC, integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and deployed on Azure-based infrastructure. The solution had to meet high requirements for reliability, data integrity, and long-term maintainability, as it supported daily operational processes within the energy infrastructure domain.
Responsibilities & Contributions
- Building a web-based platform including Azure-based infrastructure
- Introduction of CI/CD processes and automation of software delivery
- Supporting development teams in achieving stable and maintainable delivery
- Setup and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enable controlled and predictable releases
- Implementation of Azure-based infrastructure for platform hosting and operations
- Backend development using C# and ASP.NET MVC to support platform functionality
- Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for business process orchestration
- Work in an agile environment with a focus on sustainability and scalability
- Close collaboration with development teams to translate requirements into stable technical solutions
- Active participation in code reviews and continuous improvement of code quality
- Contribution to architectural discussions with focus on platform reliability and long-term operation
Technical Focus
The project required working within a mature, long-lived system landscape consisting of a custom web portal and a Dynamics 365 backend, while continuously evolving the solution without disrupting ongoing operations.
Key technical challenges included:
- Ensuring consistent data and process synchronization between the portal and Dynamics 365
- Balancing new feature development with the stability of existing business workflows
- Introducing modern development and deployment practices into an established enterprise environment
- Maintaining a clean separation of concerns between portal logic, integration layers, and Dynamics 365 customizations
- Supporting evolving regulatory and business requirements without unnecessary technical complexity
Built With
Outcome & Impact
- Reliable operation of a mission-critical enterprise solution combining a custom web portal and Dynamics 365 backend
- Improved maintainability and code quality through structured refactoring and systematic code reviews
- More predictable and stable releases enabled by CI/CD practices
- Successful support of evolving regulatory and business requirements over multiple years
- A solid technical foundation for further modernization and cloud integration
Notes
Due to contractual and confidentiality obligations, specific internal details, data models, and screenshots cannot be disclosed.
The description focuses on technical responsibilities, architectural relevance, and enterprise context rather than proprietary implementation details.