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Ruslan Arifullin

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Senior Data Engineer at Salmon Group Ltd., who cut key pipeline runtimes by 15–20x and reduced Databricks compute spend by 10%.

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At Salmon Group Ltd., I designed and maintained streaming and batch landing pipelines across five source systems. I optimized PySpark and SQL workloads, cutting key pipeline runtimes by 15–20x and reducing overall Databricks compute spend by 10%.

At ScienceSoft, I developed data processing pipelines integrating Azure and on-premise solutions. I implemented real-time reporting with Azure Data Factory and SQL Server, reducing issues by 40% and saving up to $200K annually in maintenance expenses.

At EPAM Systems, I managed data lake architecture and security using Hadoop, Sqoop, Knox, and Ranger, and implemented ETL workflows that reduced processing costs by $400K annually. Earlier, I built database and ETL solutions with DB2 and Informix at Bimash LLP.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Salmon Group Ltd logoSL

Senior Data Engineer

Oct 2025 - Aug 2026 (10 months)

- Designed and maintained streaming (Apache Kafka → Databricks) and batch (REST API, Amazon RDS → Databricks) landing pipelines across 5 source systems

- Optimized legacy PySpark/SQL workloads, cutting runtime of key pipelines by 15–20x and reducing overall Databricks compute spend by 10%

- Productionized ad-hoc notebook solutions into tested, scheduled pipelines deployed via GitLab CI/CD

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ScienceSoft logoSC

Senior Data Engineer

Apr 2020 - Jun 2025 (5 years 2 months)

- Developed scalable data processing pipelines, integrating Azure and on-premise solutions.
- Designed and implemented real-time reporting solutions using Azure Data Factory, SQL Server reducing number of issues by 40% and saving expenses for maintenance up to 200K USD per year.
- Led the implementation of a scalable Big Data platform (Hadoop, Spark, Docker Swarm) with Delta Lake integration, whic

ES

Senior DBA

Feb 2015 - Apr 2020 (5 years 2 months)

- Managed data lake architecture and data security using Hadoop, Sqoop, Knox, and Ranger.
- Implemented ETL workflows, reducing data processing costs by $400K annually.
- Led Informatica environment optimization, improving workflow execution times.

ES

Senior Database Administrator

Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)

Hybrid data lake for advertising analytics of an international travel-booking company: Jun 2017 ~ Apr 2020

- Implemented ETL from SFTP and APIs (Google, Bing and others) to compute campaign metrics (views, clicks, revenue) for sales and marketing teams

- Managed data lake architecture and security across an on-prem Hadoop data lake integrated with a cloud data lake (Hadoop, Sqoop, Knox, Ranger)

HL

Support Engineer

HF Labs

Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 (7 months)

Duties:

- Offered Technical Expertise in IBM DB2 RDBMS Platform
- Executed Tasks with Proficiency in SQL Coding

IB

Technical Sales Representative

IBM

Oct 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Responsibilities:

Offered technical guidance and support to the sales team in advancing application development platforms and database systems. This involved:
- Conducting face-to-face meetings with customers to understand their needs and align solutions accordingly
- Leading Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives and delivering compelling presentations showcasing the diverse range of products

BL

DBA

Bimash LLP

Mar 2007 - Oct 2012 (5 years 7 months)

In my role at Bimash LLP, I was responsible for maintaining and optimizing database environments, including IBM Informix and IBM DB2. I developed efficient ETL-like solutions to streamline data workflows and managed IBM MQ instances, ensuring seamless operations. Additionally, I provided training to customer employees on database migration techniques, enhancing their skills and knowledge.

Bimash logoBI

Database Administrator

Bimash

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)

Automated tax calculation system for a government customer: Mar 2007 ~ Oct 2012

- Administered DB2 and Informix (backup/restore, version migrations, instance tuning) and WebSphere MQ instances

- Built ETL processes in SQL and Bash; configured replication between DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW and documented it end to end

- Ran a training course for the customer's staff on migrating Informix insta

AT

IT Support Specialist

AO Transtelecom

Jul 2003 - Mar 2007 (3 years 8 months)

• Developed small applications and scripts using VBA, Delphi, and SQL to enhance operational efficiency.
• Managed Oracle DB 9 installations, ensuring proper setup, backup, and restoration processes.
• Provided desktop user support, resolving technical issues for end-users promptly.
• Created a solution for generating monthly invoices and implemented a testing system for staff exams.

AT

Information Technology Support Specialist

AO Transtelecom

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years)

Administered Oracle 9 (setup, backup, restore); built a monthly subscriber invoicing solution and a staff examination system (VBA, Delphi, SQL)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DA

Databricks

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

Oct 2024 · Expired Oct 2026

MI

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Jul 2022 · Expired Jul 2023

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics logoTR

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

BS in Information Systems & Technologies, IT

2004 - 2006

Томский Государственный Университет Систем Управления и Радиоэлектроники logo

Томский Государственный Университет Систем Управления и Радиоэлектроники

Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

2004 - 2006

Karaganda State Technical University logoKU

Karaganda State Technical University

Bachelor's Degree, Information Science/Studies

1997 - 2003

Karaganda State Technical University logoKU

Karaganda State Technical University

BS in Information-Measuring Equipment and Systems, Information-measuring equipment and systems

1997 - 2003

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