Zai Muhammad
@zaimuhammad
Forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Data Engineer with over a decade of experience in architecting secure and scalable data platforms for Fortune 500 companies. My expertise lies in building real-time and batch data pipelines that process over 5TB of data daily, optimizing infrastructure, and implementing privacy-first architecture. I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that enhance consumer privacy and drive business strategy.
At Databricks, I architected enterprise-scale data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta Lake, significantly improving data governance protocols and reducing regulatory reporting lag by 60%. My passion for aligning data architecture with risk mitigation and privacy by design has led to substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Engineer
Databricks
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Architected and owned enterprise-scale data pipelines in Apache Spark and Delta Lake, processing over 5TB of daily data for machine learning and compliance analytics. Drove the implementation of privacy-first data governance protocols, including audit trails, role-based access control (RBAC), and GDPR-aligned data masking.
Data Engineer
Fivetran Data Solutions
Jun 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 3 months)
Migrated over 250 legacy ETL pipelines to modular Airflow and dbt frameworks, cutting maintenance overhead by 70% and improving lineage visibility for compliance. Engineered real-time data quality monitoring for 10TB+ datasets, proactively identifying schema drift and data loss.
Data Analyst / Junior Data Engineer
Accenture
Jun 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Developed ETL workflows using Informatica and SSIS to populate regulatory BI systems in retail and finance sectors. Built and maintained Power BI and Tableau dashboards for executive decision-making, ensuring metric accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied the fundamentals of computer science, including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Gained a strong foundation in software development and system design.
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Software and tools used professionally
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