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vikash Kumar Gupta

@vikashkumargupta

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Senior software engineer specializing in Azure Big Data, ETL optimization, and pipeline modernization.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can modernize enterprise data pipelines on Azure, optimize ETL for speed and cost, and help teams deliver reliable, unit-tested systems with strong performance.

I’m a results-oriented Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Big Data technologies and Cloud engineering on Azure, focused on pipeline optimization and modernization. I’ve reduced ETL runtimes by 85% and delivered $2.7M+ in annual cost savings through performance tuning and infrastructure improvements.

At Optum Global Solutions, I migrated and optimized critical ETL jobs to Azure using Data Factory and Databricks, cutting runtime by 70–85% (from 4 days to 1 day). I architected a Python-based Airflow Migration Utility to transition Oozie workflows into Airflow DAGs, modernized Hadoop MapReduce to PySpark, and used Azure + Terraform infrastructure as code to ensure scalable, cost-efficient deployments. I also led cloud migrations for multiple modules and extended enterprise data frameworks to support diverse formats while improving delivery quality with unit-tested systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Optum Global Solutions

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Migrated critical ETL jobs to Azure (Data Factory/Databricks), cutting runtime 70–85% (4 days to 1) and improving storage utilization by 90%. Built a Python Airflow migration utility and modernized Hadoop MapReduce to PySpark while delivering unit-tested releases under customer deadlines.

Azure Data Factory Databricks Apache Airflow Pyspark Terraform Azure Storage Azure HDInsight ETL Performance Tuning Unit Testing

Software Engineer

Optum Global Solutions

Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Developed a configuration-driven Java ETL framework, reducing execution time 70–85% vs legacy and expanding support for CSV, HBase, and Delta formats. Led PySpark-based cloud migration and redesigned processes to generate $2,776,320 in annual savings.

Java Pyspark Apache Spark ETL Cloud Migration Delta Lake Cost Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science and Engineering

2017 - 2021

Grade: GPA: 7.98

Activities and societies: Diamond Awards (2022–2025) and Performance Award (2023) for analysis, solution design, and successful delivery of an Airflow Migration Utility.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Jamshedpur (2017–2021), achieving a GPA of 7.98. Received multiple awards for project delivery and performance improvements.