Ajdin Salihović
@ajdinsalihovi
Detail-oriented Data Engineer optimizing pipelines and ensuring high-quality data delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Data Engineer with a proven track record of optimizing data pipelines, automating ETL processes, and ensuring high-quality data delivery. I develop modular, testable Python solutions and design performant SQL models using platforms like Snowflake, Redshift, and Databricks.
My background includes building Airflow DAGs, PySpark data platforms, and Lakehouse architectures while working remotely across several companies. I have experience in QA/SDET testing, data validation, and deploying reliable data ingestion pipelines that support analytics and product teams.
I bring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration from roles in data engineering, teaching, and project management, and I continuously pursue certifications and advanced education to keep skills current.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Engineer
ABC Tech Group
Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)
Designed and executed manual test cases, performed regression and exploratory testing, and tested new features across desktop, mobile, and tablet platforms while collaborating on data engineering tasks.
Programming Teacher
Coding Giants
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Taught children and teens programming using Scratch, Roblox Studio, C#, and gamified platforms via scheduled Google Meet classes, enhancing engagement and foundational coding skills.
Senior Data Engineer
Quantox Technology
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)
Spearheaded development of a custom data platform using PySpark and Databricks to transform streaming data into analytics-ready Gold-layer datasets and wrote scalable Python modules for validation and enrichment.
Project Manager
BITConEx
Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)
Led end-to-end project management from initiation to delivery, defining scope, goals, and deliverables and ensuring successful completion of multiple initiatives.
Data Engineer
Endava
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)
Developed and maintained Airflow DAGs in Python to automate ETL processes with advanced error-handling and logging, and designed performant SQL queries and data models in Snowflake and Oracle.
Data Engineer
Virgin Pulse
Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Worked with Redshift and Snowflake and used Python to create extensible code, monitored Airflow DAGs, and developed shell scripts to improve ETL reliability and data quality.
Technical Support Analyst
Marvelsoft
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 (11 months)
Performed troubleshooting, testing, and log data analysis, refactored documentation with Sphinx, and managed client configuration using GitLab.
Software Developer
Cape Ann Enterprises
Feb 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Developed web solutions using Angular, Drupal, JavaScript, jQuery, and HTML/CSS and implemented testing with Selenium while documenting development processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WorldQuant University
Master of Data Science, Data Science
2024 - 2025
Completed the Master of Data Science program (remote) at WorldQuant University from 2024 to 04/2025.
Pendo Online
Certificate, Product Analytics
2024 - 2024
Completed the Product Analytics certification from Pendo in 01/2024.
Hyros Academy
Certificate, E-commerce Analytics
2024 - 2024
Completed the Hyros Certified User - Ecom certification in 12/2024.
IBM Online
Certificate, Machine Learning / Data Science
2023 - 2023
Completed IBM Online courses including Deep Learning Essentials and Python for Data Science in 11/2023.
Google / Coursera
Certificate, Data Analytics
2022 - 2022
Completed the Professional Google Data Analytics Certificate in 09/2022.
365 Data Science
Certificate, Data Science
2020 - 2020
Completed the 365 Data Science program in 04/2020 focused on data science fundamentals and tools.
American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology between 10/2014 and 07/2018.
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