Ananda K
Frisco,TX
Summary
- Senior ML/AI Engineer with 8 years of experience in designing and deploying scalable AI architectures, leveraging LLMs, Generative AI, and advanced ML models.
- Proven success in reducing operating costs, boosting efficiency, and enhancing user engagement across diverse industries, including healthcare, publishing, and imaging.
- Skilled in developing and fine-tuning large-scale ML systems, leading teams, and delivering business-focused AI solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Data Engineer
Corebridge Financial
Frisco, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular audits on database performance and recommended enhancements as needed.
- Optimized existing queries to improve query performance by creating indexes on tables.
- Analyzed user requirements, designed and developed ETL processes to load enterprise data into the Data Warehouse.
- Developed and implemented data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes.
- Created stored procedures for automating periodic tasks in SQL Server.
- Developed Python scripts for extracting data from web services API's and loading into databases.
- Designed data pipelines to streamline data integration across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and specifications.
- Managed database systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability for data storage.
- Implemented ETL processes to transform raw data into usable formats for analysis.
- Optimized existing workflows to improve data processing efficiency and reduce latency.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in data engineering and system design.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies to enhance the organization's data capabilities.
- Documented technical processes and standards for consistency in engineering practices.
- Created ETL scripts to move and transform data from various sources into a centralized repository.
- Developed data pipelines to ingest and process large datasets.
- Collaborated with other teams to understand their requirements and deliver solutions accordingly.
- Integrated multiple heterogeneous sources into one unified source via ETL processes.
- Optimized existing queries in order to improve query performance and reduce the load on the server.
Sr Data Engineer
Yotta Data Center
Navi Mumbai, Mumbai
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Designed data pipelines to streamline data integration across multiple platforms.
- Applied feature selection algorithms to predict potential outcomes.
- Designed surveys, opinion polls and assessment tools to collect data.
- Followed industry innovations and emerging trends through scientific articles, conference papers or self-directed research.
- Tested, validated and reformulated models to foster accurate prediction of outcomes.
- Developed new functions and applications to conduct analyses.
- Distilled data to devise solutions related to budgeting, staffing and marketing decisions.
- Recommended data analysis tools to address business issues.
- Created graphs and charts detailing data analysis results.
- Cleaned and manipulated raw data.
- Developed tools and applications for monitoring data quality and integrity across all applications and databases.
- Configured replication services between distributed clusters in order to synchronize datasets across regions.
Sr Data Engineer
Harman Connected Services
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented AI models for various applications in software solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine project requirements and deliverables.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Developed data models using Python for predictive analytics projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements.
- Implemented machine learning algorithms to enhance data processing efficiency.
- Created visualizations to communicate insights from complex datasets effectively.
- Automated data collection processes using Python scripts for streamlined workflows.
- Conducted exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns in datasets.
- Mentored junior developers on best practices in Python programming and data science.
- Participated in code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability of software solutions.
- Developed software applications that integrated with existing systems to enable data collection, storage, transformation and analysis.
System Administrator
Reliance Communications Ltd
Mumbai , Maharashtra
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
System Administrator
Calsoft Labs
Bengaluru , Karnataka
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Administered server configurations and updates for optimal performance.
- Monitored network systems to ensure reliability and security.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues for users across departments.
- Provided technical support and training for staff on new systems.
- Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory environment.
- Documented system changes and procedures for future reference.
- Troubleshot application errors and provided technical support to end-users.
- Created user accounts and managed access rights for users.
- Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Maintained inventory of hardware assets including servers, laptops, desktops.
- Oversaw storage management, data migration, backups and drive replacements.
- Performed regular backups of critical data and documents.
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
- Set up, optimized, and managed network equipment.
- Created configuration guides for deploying new desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
- Supported, configured, maintained and upgraded customer networks and in-house servers.
- Analyzed system logs to identify suspicious activities or anomalies.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operations and identified potential issues.
- Monitored application and print servers, rapidly responding to faults and malfunctions.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications
Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh03-2003
Skills
AI & Machine Learning: Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, Prompt Engineering, RAG
Cloud & Tools: AWS, AzureML, Docker, MLFlow, Spark, LangChain, Data Pipeline Development
Databases: Pinecone, Elastic, Milvus
Frontend Development: React, Web Applications
MLOps: CI/CD pipelines, Model Monitoring, A/B Testing
Timeline
Sr Data Engineer
Corebridge Financial
03.2023 - Current
Sr Data Engineer
Yotta Data Center
02.2021 - 07.2023
Sr Data Engineer
Harman Connected Services
08.2017 - 01.2021
System Administrator
Reliance Communications Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2017
System Administrator
Calsoft Labs
01.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Andhra University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications
Nagarjuna University