Basha Shaik
@bashashaik1
Data Engineer with 5+ years of Azure-based solutions expertise.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a Data Engineer with over 5 years of experience, I specialize in designing, building, and deploying Azure-based data solutions. My expertise lies in utilizing Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric to create scalable data pipelines that enhance data ingestion, curation, and provisioning. I have a proven track record of optimizing pipeline performance and ensuring data quality through rigorous validation processes.
Throughout my career, I have successfully migrated legacy systems to modern Azure architectures, significantly improving performance and reducing operational overhead. I am adept in SQL, Python, and PySpark, and have implemented CI/CD practices to streamline deployment processes. My collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement have allowed me to mentor teams and foster cross-functional communication, ensuring that projects align with compliance standards and business objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Azure Data Engineer
Kestra Financial
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Designed and implemented Azure-based data solutions to support enterprise financial data pipelines. Migrated legacy SSIS pipelines to ADF and Synapse, improving performance by 35%. Developed scalable ETL pipelines and automated data ingestion processes while ensuring compliance with FERC, NERC, and NIST standards.
Azure Data Engineer
Kestra Financial
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Designed and implemented Azure-based data solutions to support enterprise financial data pipelines. Migrated legacy SSIS pipelines to ADF and Synapse, improving performance by 35%. Developed scalable ETL pipelines and automated data ingestion processes. Created CI/CD pipelines for deployment and ensured compliance with security standards.
Data Engineer
FedEx
Apr 2012 - May 2022 (10 years 1 month)
Delivered scalable data engineering solutions for clinical analytics using Azure technologies. Built and maintained high-throughput ETL pipelines and developed PySpark jobs for complex data processing. Led the transition to DevOps practices and implemented data governance policies.
Testing Engineer
Horace Mann
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Conducted thorough testing of Android devices and led the migration of legacy systems to improve claims processing efficiency. Designed test plans, performed backend testing, and collaborated with development teams to resolve defects.
Data Engineer
FedEx
Apr 2012 - May 2022 (10 years 1 month)
Delivered scalable data engineering solutions for clinical analytics using Azure technologies. Built and maintained high-throughput ETL pipelines, developed PySpark jobs, and integrated data validation frameworks. Led the transition to DevOps practices and collaborated with stakeholders on data governance.
Testing Engineer
Horace Mann
Jan 2010 - Apr 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Conducted testing of Android devices and led the migration of legacy systems to improve claims processing efficiency. Developed test plans and cases, performed various testing types, and collaborated with development teams to resolve defects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Master in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2008 - 2011
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2005 - 2008
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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