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Chandrashekhar Kotekar

@chandrashekharkoteka

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Senior Data Engineer with 15+ years experience

Norway

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role in Data Engineering

Highly experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in Data Engineering, having worked with various technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and Docker. Proven track record of leading efforts to upskill team members and driving projects forward.

Skilled in a range of programming languages, including Scala, Python, Rust, and Java, with experience in cloud native tools such as Kubernetes and Docker. Strong understanding of data warehousing tools, including Hive and AWS Redshift.

With a strong educational foundation in Computer Science and Engineering, and certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, I am well-equipped to drive data engineering projects forward and contribute to the success of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Data Engineer

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Schibsted

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Leading data engineering efforts, including migration of infrastructure and pipelines, optimizing Spark jobs, and managing stakeholder requirements. Developed data pipelines using various technologies and ensured compliance with data governance.

AWS Spark Kubernetes Docker Python Grafana Luigi Flyte Scala

Senior Data Engineer

Zühlke Group

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Contributed to the development of a generic platform for streaming data, focusing on performance tuning and deployment. Developed custom NiFi services and improved processing speeds significantly.

NiFi Spark Kafka Scala Akka HDFS Docker Performance Tuning Metadata Management

Solutions Architect / Data Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Jan 2013 - Feb 2021 (8 years 1 month)

Worked on various data engineering projects, focusing on data analytics and big data ecosystems. Developed solutions using Microsoft Azure and contributed to multiple high-impact projects.

Microsoft Azure Data Analytics Big Data Data Engineering Project Management

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

Apr 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 9 months)

Engaged in data center application monitoring and support, contributing to the stability and performance of IT services.

Data Center IT Support Performance Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

2004 - 2007

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computer engineering and software development.