Highlights:Engineered scalable ETL pipelines and optimized data processing frameworks, reducing latency and operational costs. Designed and deployed secure, high-availability APIs and cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP, enhancing system resilience. Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations to refine system reliability and drive data-centric decision-making. Mentored students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Robot Vision and Frontiers in Information Technology, fostering technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Skills:PYTHON, SQL, JAVA, SHELL SCRIPTING, APACHE SPARK, KAFKA, HADOOP, HIVE, GCP(BigQuery,Composer,Dataflow,Pub/Sub,Kubernetes), AWS, AZURE, ETL, DATA PIPELINES, DATA WAREHOUSING, AIRFLOW, INFORMATICA, ORACLE, MYSQL, POWER BI, TABLEAU, EXCEL, MACHINE LEARNING, COMPUTER VISION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ML OPS

Goal:Visionary and results-oriented Software and Data Engineer passionate about architecting scalable, high-performance distributed systems. Committed to leveraging cloud computing, big data analytics, and machine learning to develop cutting-edge solutions that propel business innovation and efficiency.

Membership:Member, IEEE Computer Society Member, Data Science Association Member, Robotics Club Member, National Service Scheme

Certification:• Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals | Databricks, Academy • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate | Databricks Academy • Academy Accreditation - Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals | Databricks Academy • Data Fundamentals | Microsoft • Azure Fundamentals | Microsoft •AWS Cloud Foundations – AWS Academy

Honor:Best Research Project – Awarded for outstanding contributions in AI-based traffic density detection at an international conference.

AI-ML ENGINEER INTERN 02/2022 - 04/2022
AMAZON WEB SERVICES, Hyderabad, TELANGANA India
•Built predictive models using machine learning, increasing data insight accuracy by 25%. •Automated data preprocessing workflows, improving data quality and reducing manual efforts. •Integrated data pipelines for real-time analytics, enhancing processing efficiency. •Worked closely with cross-functional teams, improving problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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BIG DATA ENGINEER 07/2022 - 07/2023
COGNIZANT TCHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, Hyderabad, TELANGANA India
Aspiring Data Engineer with hands-on experience in building scalable ETL pipelines, real-time data processing, and cloud-native solutions on GCP. Proficient in Python, SQL, and BigQuery, with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. Experienced in designing high-performance data workflows and ensuring system reliability through dynamic scaling and observability. Adept at working in cross-functional teams and translating complex data into actionable insights.
•Developed and maintained scalable ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, Airflow and Dataflow, reducing data processing time by 30%. •Designed and optimized BigQuery SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and transformation, enhancing analytics capabilities. •Built cloud-native distributed data processing systems, leveraging Kubernetes to ensure high availability and dynamic scaling. •Led cross-functional collaborations, improving team coordination and communication, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices.--
NETWORKING INTERN 03/2021 - 05/2021
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, Hyderabad, TELANGANA India
•Resolved 90% of network issues, enhancing system reliability. •Configured and secured 200+ network devices, ensuring compliance with security standards. •Documented troubleshooting processes to improve team efficiency. •Developed strong communication and leadership skills by coordinating with teams to enhance network security.
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SREENIDHI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08/2018 - 06/2022
Hyderabad, TELANGANA, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Coursework: Machine Learning, Java, Operating Systems, Python, Data Structures & Algorithms, C, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Database Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and Computer Networks. Specialization in Communication, covering Cellular and Mobile Communications, Wireless Communications and Networks, Software-Defined Radio, Satellite Communications, and 5G Communications. Strong foundation in networking, software development, and emerging technologies.

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