Akilesh Anandharaj

Data Engineer | Cloud Specialist | Analytics Enthusiast

Akilesh Anandharaj

With a decade of experience in data engineering and cloud solutions, I help organizations build scalable data infrastructure and derive meaningful insights.

About Me

Professional Journey

With a decade of experience in data engineering and analytics, I specialize in building robust data infrastructure and delivering actionable insights that drive business growth.

My expertise spans across modern data stack implementation, cloud architecture, and advanced analytics solutions. I'm passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex data challenges.

Professional Competencies

  • ETL Pipeline Development & Optimization
  • Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Big Data Processing & Analytics
  • Data Warehouse Architecture
  • Real-time Data Solutions
  • Team Leadership & Project Management

Personal Life

Beyond the world of data, I'm a proud father of two wonderful children - a curious and energetic 5-year-old boy who keeps me on my toes with endless "why" questions, and a delightful 5-month-old girl whose smiles brighten up my every day.

Balancing family life with my passion for technology has taught me invaluable lessons in time management, patience, and the importance of continuous learning. When I'm not coding or spending time with my family, you might find me exploring new technologies or sharing my knowledge with the tech community.

Parenting Superpowers

  • Professional 3 AM Baby Whisperer
  • Expert Toddler Tantrum Negotiator
  • Master of One-Handed Typing While Holding Baby
  • Surviving on 4 Hours of Sleep and Still Coding
  • Simultaneous Diaper Change & Code Review Expert
  • Professional "Why?" Question Answerer

Skills

Data Engineering & Analytics

Expertise in ETL pipelines, data warehousing, real-time streaming, data transformation, data partitioning, and query optimization.

Programming & Scripting

PythonSQLSpark SQLPySparkScalaBashBigQuery SQL

Tools & Platforms

Azure DatabricksDelta LakeBigQueryRedshiftApache KafkaTensorFlowAWSGCPAzure

Experience

Total Experience: 12+ Years

Manager | Blue Altair

09/2022 - Present

  • Increased data transformation speed by 40% with SQL to Spark SQL refactoring
  • Designed a robust medallion architecture ensuring seamless data flow
  • Developed a low-latency streaming architecture for real-time decision-making using Apache Kafka
  • Built a scalable pipeline on GCP BigQuery for instant insights

Head of Data Science and DevOps | Baaz

06/2021 - 06/2022

  • Improved customer satisfaction by 25% through real-time NLP sentiment analysis
  • Built recommendation engines for personalized customer experiences
  • Enhanced user experience by optimizing front-end performance with real-time image compression

Senior Data Service Engineer | Dataspark

02/2020 - 06/2021

Singapore

  • Reduced SQL processing time by 99%, cutting execution from 10 hours to 8 minutes through optimized scripting
  • Boosted marketing campaign effectiveness by creating advanced customer segmentation models
  • Cut delivery time by 95%, streamlining processes from 8 hours to 25 minutes

Associate Data Science Consultant | Tail Risk Analytics

06/2017 – 01/2020

  • Built and maintained data pipelines for one of the world's top 4 telecom providers ensuring 99% uptime
  • Migrated data from AWS to BigQuery to enhance data analysis speed and efficiency
  • Maintained and optimized data pipelines running in Amazon EMR, ensuring seamless data flow

Senior Application Management Analyst | Dell Services Pvt Ltd

03/2016 – 06/2017

Singapore

  • Engaged with multiple stakeholders to assess the need for and feasibility of introducing a container orchestration platform
  • Mentored associates and provided technical leadership to the team

Business Analyst | Open Business Solutions Pvt Ltd

11/2014 – 02/2016

Singapore

  • Created proposals and pitches to present our product to potential clients
  • Supported developers with queries and concerns regarding the project

Business Process Analyst | Citibank

11/2013 – 05/2014

Singapore

  • Identified, documented, and analyzed current systems & processes
  • Recommended improvements by linking parallel activities, automating tasks, and outsourcing non-critical path activities

Assistant Systems Engineer | Tata Consultancy Services

12/2011 – 07/2013

Chennai, India

  • Modified existing CAD models to suit client's needs
  • Mentored new associates and provided technical support

Achievements

Built This Website

Designed and developed this portfolio website using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, showcasing modern web development practices and clean code architecture.

Globus Top 25 Performer Worldwide

Recognized for developing the best winning strategy in a global competition.

Outstanding Performance Award

Received from Tata Consultancy Services for exceptional contributions and performance.

National Service Scheme Award

Honored for dedicated participation and leadership in social service activities.

Education

Master of IT in Business

Singapore Management University

2013 - 2015

B.E. Mechanical Engineering

Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore

2007 - 2011

Get in Touch

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