Nirmal Kumar
@nirmalkumar2
Azure Data Engineer building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure data platforms.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Azure Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience, specializing in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and ADLS, with a strong foundation as a prior MySQL DBA. I build cloud-native data solutions and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that move data reliably from on-premises and APIs into Azure data platforms.
In my recent roles, I designed and developed end-to-end ADF pipelines for ingestion, leveraging Azure Integration Runtime and Self-Hosted Integration Runtime to ensure secure connectivity and minimal latency. I integrated Databricks notebook activities for advanced Spark-based transformations, and used Logic Apps to automate notifications, alerting, and workflow responses tied to ticketing systems.
I’ve also owned critical banking operations such as NACH/E-NACH mandate registration and reconciliations, while supporting operational risk and compliance through RCSA. As a Manager and Supervisor, I mentored teams, coordinated IT data migrations to Azure SQL/ADF/Synapse, automated banking workflows (including an RPA conversion saving 7 hours), and delivered MIS to senior management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Azure Data Engineer
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd
Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 (8 months)
Built end-to-end Azure Data Factory pipelines ingesting data from on-prem, cloud, and APIs into Azure Data Lake and Delta Lake, integrating Databricks transformations for advanced ETL/ELT. Orchestrated ADF workflows with secure Integration Runtime setups and Logic Apps for notifications, while handling NACH registration and direct-debit reconciliation.
Manager - Data Operations
Smfg India Credit Company Limited
Dec 2023 - Aug 2024 (8 months)
Led data migration to Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse SQL, and SQL Warehouse using secure Integration Runtime and self-hosted Integration Runtime for on-prem connectivity. Mentored an operations team of 15, coordinated dormant-case deactivation with vendors, and supported RCSA and audit readiness while automating cloud processes and preparing board-level MIS decks.
Supervisor - Repayment Ops
Hdb Financial Services Limited
Jun 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 6 months)
Managed a team of 18 for repayment banking and data operations, implementing RPA to convert 1 PDC to ACH (saving 7 hours) and automating LMS uploads to reduce manual effort. Transformed repayment data using Azure Data Factory and SQL, supported NACH mandate registrations, and worked with IT and analytics teams for process auditing and Power BI reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chennai National College of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Chennai National College of Arts & Science, affiliated with Madras University, completed in Nov 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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