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Data Engineer @ Cognizant | Azure · Databricks · ADF · Apache Spark | ETL Pipelines | Python · SQL | Big Data

About

Data Engineer at Cognizant with 4+ years of experience designing and optimising scalable ETL pipelines on Azure and Databricks. I specialise in large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and workflow orchestration — helping organisations move from raw data to reliable, decision-ready insights. Over my career, I have developed 100+ data pipelines, I have re-engineered 50+ Databricks notebooks, improved data processing efficiency by 30%, and consistently delivered high-quality pipelines for cross-functional business teams. I work primarily with Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, and SQL, with hands-on exposure to AWS cloud fundamentals. Certified in: • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals I am currently open to senior opportunities in: → Data Engineering → Cloud Data Platforms → Big Data & Analytics Let's connect if you are building robust data infrastructure or looking for a dependable data engineer.

Location

Kandi

Work experience

Data Engineer at Cognizant, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Designed, developed, and deployed 100+ scalable ETL pipelines for end-to-end data ingestion and transformation across multiple business domains and Optimized performance by 20% • Designed and developed scalable ETL pipelines for end-to-end data ingestion and transformation across multiple business domains • Built and optimised Apache Spark and Databricks workflows for large-scale data processing, improving pipeline performance by 20% • Leveraged Azure Data Factory and Azure Storage for orchestration, data movement, and workflow automation • Enforced data quality, consistency, and reliability standards across all data systems • Partnered with cross-functional teams including analysts, business stakeholders, and product owners to deliver data-driven solutions

Junior Data Engineer at Cognizant, Aug 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Re-engineered 50+ Azure Databricks notebooks, improving data processing efficiency by 30% • Built reusable data transformation modules using PySpark, reducing development time for new pipelines • Performed data quality checks and pipeline monitoring to ensure reliable data delivery to downstream consumers • Collaborated with business teams to translate requirements into technical data solutions

Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant, Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Administered Big Data management and data quality frameworks to ensure compliance with organisational data governance standards • Gained hands-on exposure to cloud-based data workflows and enterprise data engineering practices

Team Captain at ESVC, TEAM RENAISSANCE, Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Led a 22-member team in a national-level engineering competition for college students focused on emerging technologies • Managed project coordination, task allocation, and team communication across design and technical sub-teams

ANSYS ANALYST at ESVC, TEAM RENAISSANCE, Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos, • Performed structural analysis using Ansys simulation software to validate design integrity for competition vehicle components

VICE CAPTAIN at Efficycle, TEAM RENAISSANCE, Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 · 10 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Co-led team participation in a national-level advanced hybrid vehicle competition, securing 11th place across all-India ranking in the advanced hybrid category • Coordinated between mechanical and technical sub-teams to ensure timely delivery of competition milestones

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering, CMR Technical Campus (Autonomous Engineering College)

CBSE STUDENT, 1-10 class, kendriya vidyalaya