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title: "Sonal Rai - Engineering Manager in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Sonal Rai, Engineering Manager @ Booking Holdings | Building AI Augmented products based in Bengaluru. AI stack includes claude and codex."
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# Sonal Rai on Tal

## Headline

Engineering Manager @ Booking Holdings \| Building AI Augmented products

## About

16\+ years of industry experience and now leading data engineering teams\. Proficient in designing and implementing scalable data architectures, driving data strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation\. Proven track record in managing large\-scale data projects, optimizing data workflows, and ensuring high data quality\. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and cross\-functional collaboration\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

claude

codex

## Work experience

Engineering Manager at Booking Holdings \(NASDAQ: BKNG\), Jul 2023 \- Present · 3 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Manager at Visa, Aug 2022 \- Jun 2023 · 11 mos

Staff Data Engineer at Visa, Sep 2020 \- Aug 2022 · 2 yrs, Bangalore

Sr Software Engineer at Visa, May 2015 \- Sep 2020 · 5 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer Sr\. Analyst at Accenture Services Pvt\. Ltd, Jul 2010 \- Jan 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I have 4\.4 years of Expertise in configuration, performance tuning, installation of Informatica, & in integration of various data sources like Oracle, Flat files into the staging area and Design ETL processes that span multiple projects\. Good communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Team co\-ordination and versed with Software Development processes\.Excellent documentation and presentation skills using tools like Visio and PowerPoint\.

ASE at Accenture Services, Jul 2010 \- Sep 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos, • Working as ETL Developer in Accenture Services Pvt\. Ltd from July ’10 to till date\. • I have 3\.5 years of experience in implementing Data Ware Housing applications using ETL tool\. • Extensive experience in ETL using Informatica\. • Knowledge in design of Extract, Transform and Load environment using Informatica Power Center\. • Expertise in configuration, performance tuning, installation of Informatica, & in integration of various data sources like Oracle, MS SQL Server, Flat files into the staging area and Design ETL processes that span multiple projects\. • Experienced with coordinating with cross\-functional teams\. • Checked quality of the final product \(deliverables\) at the end of each phase\. • Successfully completed the project in the scheduled time\-period\. • Diverse background with fast learning skills and creative analytical skills\. • Involved in upgrade form Informatica version 8\.6 to version 9 \.1 • Experienced in Tuning Informatica Mappings to identify and remove processing bottlenecks • Automation and scheduling of UNIX shell scripts and Informatica sessions and batches using Autosys\. • Postproduction support, enhancements and performance tuning\. • Experienced at creating effective Test data and development thorough Unit test cases to ensure successful execution of the data & used pager for notifying the alerts after successful completion • Good communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Team co\-ordination and versed with Software Development processes\. • Excellent documentation and presentation skills using tools like Visio and PowerPoint\.

## Education

Master of Computer Applications \(MCA\), Computer Science, Manipal institute of technology

Indian School of Business

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