Connexien

Overview

Connexien is an enterprise-grade ASP.NET Framework 4.8 MVC application deployed on Microsoft Azure and powered by Azure Functions.
The platform connects financial services firms with highly skilled industry talent, consultants, and specialists through a secure, scalable, and intelligently designed marketplace.

Connexien combines FinTech, RegTech, and cloud-native architecture to deliver a modern workforce engagement platform built for performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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Mission

Connexien delivers highly skilled business talent and innovative workforce solutions to the financial services industry and its leading companies.

While our technology creates unique opportunities for businesses and service providers alike, the success of every engagement is built upon professional conduct, transparency, and shared standards across the platform.

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What We Do

We Connect the Right Talent to the Right Project

Connexien provides a simple and intelligent way to search, match, and engage with top industry talent responsive to specific project needs.

We believe:

• Financial service firms need on-demand access to elite industry talent.
• Experienced consultants and specialists need a visible, trusted platform to showcase their expertise.
• A well-designed marketplace benefits from shared experience and collective insight.

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Our Strategic Focus Areas

1. Insight Through Intelligent Design

Our intelligently designed platform enables financial services firms to:

• Identify and engage top-tier industry experts quickly.
• Achieve pinpoint matching accuracy based on project requirements.
• Deploy focused solutions within minutes.

The architecture supports scalable matching logic and structured workflows to ensure efficiency and reliability.

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2. Start-Up Agility with Proven Expertise

Connexien combines:

• The innovation and speed of a start-up.
• A network of experienced service providers, consultants, and specialists.
• A 360-degree perspective across financial services operations.

From cost center optimization to profit center acceleration, we bring strategic insight supported by industry-leading expertise.

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3. A New Platform for Skilled Talent

For every operational challenge or project initiative, Connexien provides:

• Access to experienced service providers and subject-matter experts.
• High-performance, outcome-driven solutions.
• Integration of FinTech and RegTech capabilities enhanced by human insight.

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Technology Stack

Core Framework

• ASP.NET MVC (.NET Framework 4.8)
• Razor View Engine

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure App Service
• Azure Functions (serverless processing)
• Azure Cloud Storage

Data Layer

• SQL Server
• Entity Framework (Code-First Migrations)

Payments

• Stripe Integration

Security

• AntiXSS protection
• Secure API configuration
• HTTPS enforcement (recommended)
• Role-based access controls (configurable)

Advanced Processing

• Antlr-based structured text parsing

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Architecture Overview

Connexien leverages a hybrid cloud architecture:

• Web Application Layer: ASP.NET MVC hosted on Azure App Service
• Serverless Logic: Azure Functions for background jobs, automation, and scalable event-driven processes
• Data Layer: SQL Server with Entity Framework ORM
• Storage Layer: Azure Blob Storage
• Payment Processing: Secure Stripe API integration

This architecture ensures:

• High availability
• Horizontal scalability
• Secure data handling
• Modular extensibility

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Terms of Service & Platform Governance

Connexien's Terms of Service establish the baseline legal and behavioral guidelines for participation on the platform.

Users who diverge from these standards may face temporary or permanent suspension depending on the severity of the breach.

The platform reserves the right to update policies regularly. Certain account deactivations may occur in unforeseen circumstances not explicitly listed within current documentation.

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Installation & Local Development

1. Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/softdev0129/connexien.git
cd connexien

2. Configure Database

• Create a SQL Server database.
• Update connection strings in web.config.
• Run Entity Framework migrations.

3. Configure Azure Settings

Update web.config or environment variables with:

• Azure Storage credentials
• Stripe API keys
• Any required Azure Function endpoints

4. Build

• Open in Visual Studio 2026.
• Restore NuGet packages.
• Build solution.

5. Run

• IIS Express (local)
• Local IIS
• Deploy to Azure App Service

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Deployment Notes

Recommended Production Setup:

• Azure App Service for web hosting
• Azure Functions for background processing
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Key Vault for secret management
• HTTPS enforced
• Logging and monitoring enabled (Application Insights recommended)

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Security & Compliance

Connexien is designed with:

• XSS mitigation
• Secure payment processing
• Encrypted storage practices
• Role-based authorization
• Cloud-native security principles

Additional enhancements can include:

• Multi-factor authentication
• Advanced auditing
• Centralized monitoring

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Live Platform

Production Environment: https://app.connexien.com/

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License

This project is proprietary software powering the Connexien platform.