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Kaung SiThu

@kaungsithu

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Passionate data engineer specializing in scalable data solutions.

Myanmar

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my data engineering skills to drive impactful solutions and contribute to a forward-thinking team.

I am a highly motivated and results-driven data engineer with over a decade of experience in building scalable data solutions that drive business value. My expertise spans fintech, banking, and manufacturing automation, where I have successfully solved complex data challenges and improved workflows. I believe that technology is a catalyst for innovation and meaningful change, and I thrive in dynamic environments that foster collaboration across teams.

In my current role as Head of Data Engineering at KBZ Bank, I have spearheaded strategic enhancements to the bank's data platform, driving adoption and improving data culture. I have mentored teams on best practices in ETL/ELT pipeline development and introduced innovative tools to enhance data quality monitoring. My commitment to continuous learning and adaptability has allowed me to lead initiatives that optimize cloud-based data architectures and improve enterprise analytics capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Data Engineering

Current

KBZ Bank

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Spearheaded enhancements to the bank’s data platform, mentored data engineers, and introduced dbt for data modeling. Developed AI awareness courses and optimized cloud-based architectures to improve performance and reduce costs.

Data Engineering Data Modeling DBT Cloud Architecture AI Awareness Mentoring Strategic Planning Project Management

Lead Data Engineer

KBZ Bank

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Developed a proof-of-concept data platform for customer analytics, led migration to AWS, and standardized data pipeline orchestration using AWS Glue and SQL.

Data Platform AWS Data Migration Data Pipelines SQL Business Intelligence Data Coverage

Manager, Data Engineering

Wave Money

Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Re-architected the analytics system, developed ETL/ELT pipelines, and implemented orchestration systems to enhance operational efficiency and reporting.

Analytics System Re Architecture ETL SSIS Azure Data Factory Data Modeling Microsoft SQL Server

System Engineer

Emerson Automation Solutions

Jan 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 6 months)

Designed RFID inventory tracking systems, automated material transportation, and developed data pipelines for reporting, enhancing operational efficiency.

RFID Systems Automation Data Pipelines ERP Systems SQL Server Data Modeling

Engineering Assistant

Emerson Automation Solutions

Jul 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 5 months)

Maintained SQL Server DTS packages, developed applications for process automation, and managed database administration to ensure system stability.

SQL Server DTS Packages Process Automation Database Administration Application Development System Stability Infrastructure Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Technology, Electronic Engineering

2012 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering with Honors, focusing on advanced electronic systems and technologies.

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

2008 - 2011

Achieved a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Merit, gaining foundational knowledge in electrical systems and engineering principles.