Charanya Ramprasad
@charanyaramprasad
Senior Data Engineer with expertise in cloud-native data pipelines.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience in data systems and 8 years of hands-on expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing large-scale, cloud-native data pipelines. My proficiency spans across various cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud, and I have a proven track record in building both streaming and batch pipelines. I am particularly skilled in utilizing tools such as Kafka, Snowflake, and Airflow, and I have successfully integrated LLM-based AI systems into data architectures.
Throughout my career, I have been recognized for improving data availability and reducing infrastructure costs while leading end-to-end engineering initiatives. My work has included architecting data pipelines that enhance decision-making processes and implementing governance-compliant architectures. I thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for mentoring others in technical best practices, ensuring that my teams are equipped to tackle complex data challenges effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Trainer
Self Employed
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)
Assessed GenAI model outputs for accuracy and safety using prompt engineering best practices. Evaluated code permissibility and model outputs to enhance AI performance.
Partnership Lead
DataForGood
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Developed a structured outreach strategy and created a categorized database of nonprofits to facilitate data-driven engagement. Architected data pipelines and analytics roadmaps to optimize decision-making.
Data Engineer
Virgin Pulse / ACL Digital
Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and deployed real-time data streaming pipelines using Kafka, Snowpipe, and Airflow, reducing data latency by 60%. Improved compute efficiency and automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform.
Data Analyst
Global Info Solutions
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Developed ETL jobs for high-volume marketing data and delivered dashboards using R, SPSS, and Power BI to drive campaign decisions.
Data Engineer
Kyndryl
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 (3 months)
Led a PoC for cloud migration from IBM Cloud to Azure, improving performance and reducing infrastructure costs. Designed real-time ingestion systems and developed GDPR-compliant policies.
SME and Data Analyst
Freelancer
Aug 2014 - Jul 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Developed ETL pipelines and built interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, translating raw data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Assistant Professor
ASAN Memorial College
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Taught courses in data analytics and engineering, mentoring students in practical applications of data technologies.
Lecturer
Bharath University
Aug 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 10 months)
Lectured on data science and engineering topics, fostering student engagement and understanding of complex data systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Tech stack
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