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title: "Sathyanarayanan RV - Software Engineer in Chennai | Tal"
description: "Meet Sathyanarayanan RV, Data Engineering & Analytics Maverick | Liverpool John Moores University & IIIT Bangalore Alum | AI, Cloud, Big Data | Let’s Connect & Drive Success based in Chennai. AI stack includes claude, gemini, and opencode."
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# Sathyanarayanan RV on Tal

## Headline

Data Engineering &amp; Analytics Maverick \| Liverpool John Moores University &amp; IIIT Bangalore Alum \| AI, Cloud, Big Data \| Let’s Connect &amp; Drive Success

## About

Dynamic Data Engineer with years of hands\-on experience in architecting and optimizing data pipelines for actionable insights\. Passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to extract deeper value from data\. Proficient in Python, SQL, and a range of big data technologies including Apache Spark and Hadoop\. Excited to apply my expertise in data engineering to explore the realms of AI, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to build innovative solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency\. Let's connect to discuss how we can harness the power of data and AI to unlock new possibilities\.

## Location

Chennai

## AI stack

claude

gemini

opencode

claudecode

Microsoft Copilot

## Work experience

Software Engineer at PayPal, Apr 2022 \- Present · 4 yrs 5 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, • Mastering the orchestration of terabytes of data with a magical blend of tech stacks including Hive, Teradata, Spark, and more, weaving wonders with UC4 Automic and GCP BigQuery\. • Crafting the perfect blend of aggregate data, tailored precisely for unraveling the mysteries of Customer Investigations, all within the enchanting confines of well\-defined business use cases\. • Transmuting on\-prem ETL Pipelines into ethereal Cloud environments, reshaping them to seamlessly traverse the digital heavens\. • Unleashing the power of sorcery to enhance the performance of long\-running ETL spells, meticulously crafted with Spark, Hive, and the mystical BigQuery\. • Conjuring collaboration with cross\-functional mystics across the realm, deciphering the arcane language of business requirements to deliver scalable solutions\. • Guiding the execution of projects with the precision of a seasoned enchantress, ensuring each spell is cast with maximum efficiency and efficacy\.

Associate Platform Consultant at Lister Technologies, Mar 2021 \- Apr 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, • Embracing the daily dance of data analysis and intuition, navigating the vibrant tapestry of the Hadoop Cluster's 25\+ tables with the finesse of a Presto SQL virtuoso, weaving tales of insight with Hive QL and crafting celestial data models akin to Star Schema constellations\. • Illuminating the path of 12\+ product custodians through the labyrinth of ABM Platform Data Consulting, infusing their journeys with cutting\-edge wisdom, forging a new dawn for an exquisitely burgeoning product landscape\. • Harnessing the winds of change with Apache Airflow, orchestrating a symphony of 10\+ DAGs to guide the metamorphosis of raw data into refined insights, leading the charge from transformation to the very inception of model magic\. • Weaving a web of Python enchantments to extract, transform, and bestow data upon the sacred grounds of HDFS, infusing each byte with statistical prowess, ensuring that every datum finds its rightful place in the cosmic dance of information\.

Data Science Engineering at No\-Company, Mar 2019 \- Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Remote, • Orchestrating a symphony of data exploration with four unique clients, delving deep into the tapestry of datasets to unveil the hidden rhythms of trends and insights, weaving narratives that captivate and inspire\. • Crafting a digital masterpiece, transforming raw data into vibrant visualizations that dance across the canvas of a web page, illuminating the path to understanding with each stroke of insight\. • Channeling the alchemy of data mining and cleansing, sculpting raw information into refined gems of knowledge, ensuring that clarity and accuracy shine through every facet\. • Guiding our clients through the labyrinth of decision\-making, wielding the power of data visualization to unveil truths and pathways to profitability, illuminating the way forward with charts that speak volumes\. • Mastering the art of visual storytelling with a palette of tools including Tableau, Python's Data Science sorcery, the mystical realms of IBM Watson Studio, and the cartographic wonders of Folium Maps and Foursquare API\. • Navigating the vast seas of Big Data and Analytics with the finesse of a seasoned navigator, charting courses through data ingestion pipelines with Sqoop, communing with the spirits of data lakes through Hive and HUE, and harnessing the fiery energy of Spark with Python\.

Programmer Analyst at Cognizant, Jan 2018 \- Feb 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, • Wielded the wand of data management to conjure seamless importation, exportation, and updates of the arcane knowledge held within our datasets, weaving reports and dashboards with a rhythm that resonates with the very pulse of our operations, ensuring they manifest with reliability and grace in the tapestry of our workflows\. • Brave voyages into the vast oceans of data, harnessing the currents of Python, Spark, and SQL to navigate the tempestuous seas of large datasets, shaping them into treasures of insight and understanding\. • Enchanted by the whispers of customer needs, delving deep into the wellspring of their desires, crafting solutions that resonate with the essence of their aspirations\. • Joined forces with fellow wizards of the IT realm, casting spells of diagnosis and troubleshooting upon applications and databases, banishing glitches and gremlins back to the shadows from whence they came\. • Unveiled a marvel of arcane engineering, a tool forged in the fires of innovation that dances with the rhythm of efficiency, bestowing upon us the gift of time, with a 40% reduction in the hours spent toiling in the crucible of data processing, a testament to the potency of our magic\.

Senior Analyst at Capgemini India, Feb 2016 \- Jan 2018 · 1 y 11 mo, Chennai

## Education

Master of Science \- MS, Data Science, Liverpool John Moores University

Master's Diploma, Data Engineering, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

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