Faisal Shekh
@faisalshekh
Results-driven Cloud & Database Engineer with 9 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Cloud & Database Engineer with 9 years of experience in designing, optimizing, and implementing scalable data solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). My expertise lies in SQL, PL/SQL, Unix scripting, and cloud-based data processing with GCP BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Compute Engine, and Cloud Storage. I specialize in GCP data migration from Oracle and BigQuery-based data processing, adept at large-scale data migration, database optimization, and developing secure, high-performance solutions aligned with business needs.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in Oracle and Linux-based applications, leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions. My role as Technical Lead at TEKSystems involved optimizing GCP BigQuery SQLs, reducing batch processing time significantly, and managing a team of developers to ensure productivity. I have also led end-to-end ETL processes and developed scalable database architectures in previous roles, showcasing my ability to align technical solutions with client requirements.
With a solid understanding of all phases of the SDLC and experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills. I am committed to continuous improvement and have received multiple awards for my contributions to project success and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Lead
TEKSystems (HSBC Client)
May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Led the HSBC FOTC Liquidity Project, focusing on extracting and transforming banking data using GCP BigQuery and Google Cloud SQL. Implemented ETL processes using SQL and GCP BigQuery, ensuring data accuracy and performance optimization.
PLSQL/ETL Developer
Wipro
Dec 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Led end-to-end processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) into the staging database, presenting data on the FNMS frontend. Managed data migration and synchronization between on-premise databases and GCP Cloud SQL, leveraging Cloud SQL for scalable, secure, and highly available database operations.
Production Support (Team Lead)
Tata Consultancy Services
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Managed operations and support of multiple UNIX-based applications using UNIX commands, shell scripting, and SQL queries. Performed deployment activities using Jenkins pipelines and GitHub or manually modified files on the UNIX server.
PL/SQL Developer (BI L2 Support)
Tata Consultancy Services
Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Developed SQL queries to fetch user data reports from the database based on client requirements and conditions, and scheduled recurring reports as needed. Implemented reporting and data processing workflows using GCP services such as BigQuery and Cloud Scheduler.
Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management (RAFMS)
Tata Consultancy Services
Jun 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Extracted data from remote servers and databases, transferring it to local server paths or loading it into the Oracle database through automated shell processes. Reconciled data from multiple systems using the RAFMS ETL tool and identified the root causes of discrepancies.
Education
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Saurashtra University
BCA, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications, focusing on fundamental computer science principles and applications. Gained foundational knowledge in programming and software development.
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