Office 365 Graph API Email Integration

Project Overview

The Office 365 Graph API Email Integration was a comprehensive enterprise solution designed to automate the retrieval and processing of reports delivered via email. This complex project involved integrating with Office 365 Graph API, implementing C# solutions with Exchange Web Services, and handling sophisticated requirements for Refinitiv file processing across multiple emails. The solution included mailbox monitoring and support integration, developed with Cursor AI assistance to ensure adherence to best practices and comprehensive documentation.

Key Achievements

Developed Graph API integration with Office 365 for email report retrieval
Implemented C# solution with Exchange Web Services for email processing
Built complex Refinitiv file processing across multiple emails and file types
Created mailbox monitoring system for unexpected email detection and forwarding
Developed support integration for automated issue resolution
Leveraged Cursor AI assistance for best practices and code consistency
Ensured comprehensive documentation and adherence to coding standards
Delivered enterprise-scale email processing and automation solution
Enhanced operational efficiency through automated report processing
Improved data quality through systematic email monitoring and validation

Technical Architecture

Core Components

Office 365 Graph API Integration
- Graph API integration for email access and processing
- Authentication and authorization for Office 365 services
- Email retrieval and attachment processing
- Real-time email monitoring and processing
Exchange Web Services (EWS)
- C# implementation for email processing and retrieval
- Attachment extraction and file processing
- Email filtering and classification
- Automated email handling and routing
Refinitiv File Processing
- Complex requirements for three different file types
- Multi-email processing across two email sources
- File validation and quality assurance
- Automated file processing and integration
Mailbox Monitoring & Support
- Automated mailbox monitoring for unexpected emails
- Support mailbox integration for issue resolution
- Email forwarding and notification systems
- Error handling and exception management

Business Impact

Operational Efficiency: Automated email report processing and retrieval
Data Quality: Enhanced file processing through systematic validation
Support Optimization: Automated monitoring and issue resolution
Cost Reduction: Reduced manual intervention and processing overhead
Reliability: Improved system stability through comprehensive monitoring
Documentation: Enhanced code quality through AI-assisted development

Implementation Results

Before Integration

Manual email processing and report retrieval
Limited automation for file processing and validation
Manual monitoring and support for email issues
Inconsistent file processing across different sources
Limited error handling and exception management

After Integration

Automated email processing and report retrieval
Comprehensive file processing and validation
Automated monitoring and support integration
Consistent file processing across all sources
Enhanced error handling and exception management

Technology Stack

C#: Primary development language for email processing
Office 365 Graph API: Email access and processing integration
Exchange Web Services (EWS): Email processing and attachment handling
Refinitiv Integration: Financial data file processing
AI-Assisted Development: Cursor AI for best practices and documentation

Key Features

Graph API Integration

Office 365 authentication and authorization
Email retrieval and attachment processing
Real-time monitoring and processing
Automated email handling and routing

Exchange Web Services

C# email processing and retrieval
Attachment extraction and file processing
Email filtering and classification
Automated handling and routing

Refinitiv File Processing

Complex file requirements for three different file types
Multi-email processing across two email sources
File validation and quality assurance
Automated processing and integration

Mailbox Monitoring

Automated monitoring for unexpected emails
Support integration for issue resolution
Email forwarding and notification systems
Error handling and exception management

Future Enhancements

Advanced analytics for email processing insights and trends
Machine learning integration for predictive email classification
Cloud optimization for enhanced scalability and performance
API expansion for additional email sources and integrations
Real-time monitoring and alerting for email processing issues