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Asad Khan

@asadkhan4

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Principal Data Engineer with 9+ years experience

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role in Data Engineering

I am a seasoned Data Engineer with a strong background in developing Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Data Migration Solutions on AWS Cloud. With over 9 years of experience, I have worked on various projects, including Amazon ProServe Engagement, where I migrated a client's legacy system DataMart to AWS. I have also worked as an NLP Researcher, employing Deep Learning Techniques in the Text Reuse domain.

My expertise includes Database Development and Performance Optimization, with domain knowledge in Finance-Leasing, Social Engineering (Phishing attacks), and Text Processing for Machine Learning. I have a progressive attitude with a desire to learn leading-edge technologies and have worked with various tools and technologies, including AWS, Apache Spark, Python, and MATLAB.

I have a strong educational background, with a Master's degree in Data Science from Information Technology University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences. I am also certified as an AWS Certified Developer – Associate and have completed various certifications, including Data Science MicroMasters from edX.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Data Engineer

Current

NorthBay Solutions

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

As a Principal Data Engineer, I develop and maintain data pipelines on AWS, migrating legacy systems to cloud solutions. I lead projects involving data warehousing and optimization, ensuring adherence to software standards and implementing complex transformations.

AWS Data Pipelines Redshift Python Glue SQL ETL Data Migration Performance Optimization Apache Airflow

Machine Learning Researcher

Information Technology University

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)

Conducted research on detecting plagiarism in Urdu using machine learning. Developed deep learning models and implemented similarity assessment methods to classify text pairs.

Python Deep Learning Machine Learning Research Text Data Analysis NLP

Data Scientist

SlashNext

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019 (6 months)

Worked on a machine learning project to detect credential stealing pages. Developed classifiers and optimized prediction times using advanced algorithms.

Python Machine Learning Data Analysis MySQL SVN

Software Engineer

Netsol Technologies

Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 6 months)

Developed backend solutions for leasing systems, focusing on database development and performance tuning. Responsible for schema design, documentation, and client correspondence.

Oracle Database Development Performance Tuning SVN SQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Information Technology University

Master of Science, Data Science

2017 - 2019

Pursued a Master's degree in Data Science, focusing on advanced data analysis, machine learning, and big data technologies. Developed skills in Python, data visualization, and statistical analysis.

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, covering topics such as circuit design, signal processing, and systems engineering. Gained practical experience through projects and internships.