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Milos Ilic

@milosilic

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Data Engineer who tunes databases and builds cloud data pipelines.

Serbia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can optimize SQL performance, build reliable data pipelines in AWS/Azure, and own migrations and reporting end-to-end—working in an Agile environment with clear priorities and customer-focused problem solving.

I’m a skilled, analytical Data Engineer with 13 years of experience, focused on getting reliable performance and measurable results. I use SQL along with PowerShell and Python to optimize multiple data sources, handle troubleshooting and ticket resolution under SLA/OLA terms, and quickly adapt to changing situations.

I’ve delivered database performance tuning (execution plans, indexing, and monitoring), automation (T-SQL/PowerShell), and migrations to Azure—moving database objects into Azure Delta Lake and Synapse while also working with DuckDB. I also build data workflows with Azure Data Factory using Change Data Capture, develop PySpark notebooks for schema management, and create Power BI reports, supported by Agile (SCRUM, Kanban) collaboration and Microsoft certifications in Windows administration and Active Directory.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Engineer

Akvelon, Inc.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2026 (3 years 5 months)

Performed database performance tuning by optimizing SQL execution plans, indexing strategies, and resource utilization. Migrated data to Azure (Delta Lake, Synapse) and built ETL and analytics components using Azure Data Factory (with CDC) and PySpark notebooks.

SQL Database Performance Tuning Execution Plans Indexing Strategies Delta Lake Azure Synapse DuckDB Azure Data Factory PySpark Power BI Data Migration

System Administrator

Intelligent iT NYC

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)

Provided Office 365 and Google Workspace administration, including federation between both platforms. Managed backups with Veeam and supported Windows and MacOS devices, including MacOS laptop management with Mosyle.

Office 365 Administration Google Workspace Administration Federation Mosyle Windows Administration MacOS Support

Data Analyst | Database Developer

Cloudwiry

May 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Optimized AWS costs and built billing reports for EC2 and cost comparisons across time periods. Estimated and managed Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for multiple AWS services (Elasticsearch, ElastiCache, Redshift, RDS) to improve coverage.

Convertible RI Exchange Elasticache Redshift RDS Elasticsearch

Database Engineer

Trilogy

Jul 2013 - May 2019 (5 years 10 months)

Migrated SQL Server databases to AWS using EC2 and RDS, and consolidated SQL Server infrastructure. Configured replication and mirroring, performed SQL Server monitoring/troubleshooting, and contributed to Windows Server administration and AWS cost savings recommendations.

SQL Server AWS RDS Windows Server Administration PowerShell SPLA Licensing

SQL Server Database Administrator

InstaDBA

Feb 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years 1 month)

Installed, configured, and troubleshooted Microsoft SQL Server instances and developed T-SQL scripts to maintain databases. Built solutions for reporting and high availability, including SSRS reporting and database mirroring, and supported Windows Azure/Hyper-V server infrastructure.

Microsoft SQL Server T SQL Microsoft SSRS Azure Hyper V Windows Server Administration