Hi, I’m
Ashwini Anand
McHenry,USA
Summary
Dynamic data engineering professional with strong analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of big data technologies. Proven success in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient data pipelines and databases, ensuring optimal data integrity and accessibility. Advocates for team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project requirements, consistently delivering impactful results. Recognized proficiency in SQL, Python, ETL processes, and cloud platforms such as AWS and VMware, with a passion for transforming complex data into actionable strategies that drive growth and enhance decision-making.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Crystal Lake Montessori SchoolWoodstock, IL
Assistant Teacher
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Montessori principles.
- Assisted lead teacher in maintaining an organized and nurturing classroom environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance individualized learning experiences for students.
- Monitored student progress and provided targeted support to ensure developmental milestones were met.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address any concerns proactively.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
USTECHSYSTEMIllinois
Data Engineer Intern
08.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to generate reports and graphs based on complex datasets.
- Devised better methods and models for enhanced data procurement.
- Performed Data Cleaning, features scaling, features engineering using Pandas and NumPy packages in Python and built models.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored data solutions.
- Designed and implemented efficient ETL processes to streamline data integration from multiple sources.
- Performed data cleaning using NLP techniques and extracted relevant data to train the models.
- Manually labeled a few of the data and used them to label the rest of the data with the help of classification machine learning models like Decision Tree, Random Forest, Logistic regression, and others.
- Conducted ad-hoc analysis to address urgent business questions, facilitating rapid response to market changes.
- Developed and optimized SQL queries for data retrieval and analysis.
- Assisted in database design, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval processes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve database issues effectively.
- Conducted data validation to ensure accuracy and consistency of information across systems.
- Supported data migration projects by preparing, cleansing, and transferring datasets.
- Documented technical specifications and procedures for future reference and training purposes.
- Enhanced database performance by optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures.
CapgeminiBangalore, Karnataka
Senior System Administrator
02.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Worked as a Lead Migration Engineer for Data Migration and Decommissioning of about 300+ systems.
- Performed Pre and Post tasks after Migration.
- Coordinated with other teams and clients to work towards the migration and handing over the server after migration.
- Prepared Installation Guide and Runbooks for Migration.
- Troubleshoot the issues as and when during performing the migration.
- Migration plan and Roadmap Creation.
- Capacity Planning.
- Movegroup Creation and coordinating with stakeholders to plan for the migration and resource availability.
- Analyzed data trends and created visualizations for management review.
- Reviewed large amounts of data across multiple platforms and sources to determine operational impacts and needed actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Explained complex data sets in simple terms to non-technical audiences.
- Employed predictive analytics to determine customer behavior and future trends.
WiproHyderabad
Senior System Administrator
03.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Worked as an acting migration architect to provide solution for data migration for traditional P2V setup.
- Installed and Configured Virtualization Environment using vSphere 5.5.
- Worked on a complex vCAC deployment and upgradation for a real time R & D.
- Worked on customization of vCAC dashboard.
- Created and managed VM's and templates, performing snapshots and cloning of VM's and templates.
- Managed and troubleshoot the existing vCAC Environment.
- As a Lead for DC Migration, I supervised migration activity of all V2V and P2V machines.
- Perform and ensure the completeness of Pre-Migration and Post Migration activities which include Storage, Network, Backup and Database.
- Implemented machine learning algorithms to improve accuracy of predictions and forecasts.
- Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends and provide actionable insights for business decisions.
- Developed and maintained automated reporting tools to streamline data collection processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and integrity across multiple projects.
- Designed visualizations to present findings effectively, facilitating stakeholder understanding and engagement.
- Ensure all Operational Readiness tasks including monitoring blackouts and re- engagement, CMDB update and Runbook and DNS update for all systems.
- Escalate issues to stakeholders in order to ensure we remain aligned to Change Management window.
- Ensure Migration Planning documentation is kept up to date with its progress and address any questions from other stakeholders regarding system migration.
- Successfully Decommissioned 500 + VM's and Physical Machines.
- Extensively reached out to teams for Physical device decommissioning.
- Worked with Backup, Network, Documentation, Storage teams to get the tasks completed in timely fashion in order to decommission the server on time.
- Worked on DNS updates and VM Deletion from vCenter.
- Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS, and skilled in developing automation scripts using Python.
- Developed AWS multi-layer security architecture which in turn reduced the security incidents significantly.
VMwareBangalore
NOC Monitoring Engineer
09.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Hands on experience in VRO, Remedy, LRM, and Service Now.
- Worked on Incidents and Change Management without breaching SLAs with good inter-personnel skills and communication skills.
- Successfully handled Capacity Planning, Data Migration Architecture, Runbook and Knowledgebase Documents Creation and updating for the Data Migration Projects.
- Worked on web designing using Joomla tool.
- Worked on migration architecture and Hands on Platespin and VMware Converter P2V, V2V and V2P migration activities in all Prod, Test and QA environment.
- Working knowledge on Storage and Net backup.
- Monitoring the vCloud Air Platform for On-demand Customers using EMC SMARTS in timely fashion.
- Create, Troubleshoot, and escalate the Incidents using SMARTS and Service Now as per SLA and SOP.
- Release and Perform Change Management as per the requirement and sending out the notification for changes performed and the critical notifications as and when performed.
EMCBangalore
Associate Lab Systems Engineer
07.2013 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Installed and configured VCAC 5.5 and upgraded the same to 6.0 for testing and Production environment in less than 60 days with troubleshooting the issues.
- Created Workflows in VCO to automate workloads, such as provisioning the VM's, getting approvals over mail.
- Created video and Word document about the installing and configuring VCAC and provided a session to team, to enlighten them about the functionality of VCAC.
- Procured SSL certificates for Redhat machines and redirected the sites from http to https.
- Successfully maintained the increasing count of 7000+ VM's and 40+ organizations in vCloud Director and supporting the users with VM issues on daily basis.
- Worked on Migration concepts like vMotion and Cold Migration, Storage vMotion.
- Trained on Installation and Configuration of VCenter 5.5.
MonsantoBangalore
Graduate Engineer Trainee
07.2012 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Gained knowledge in UNIX, Solaris, Linux, and HP UNIX Environment.
- Gained knowledge on ITIL process.
- Basic knowledge in server administration, Installation, and maintenance of RHEL, User/Group management.
- Assigned pseudo rights to users.
- Gained knowledge of File system and Device management, Patch and Package management, Configuring and Maintenance of RAID on Unix Servers.
- Worked on Mirroring (Duplicating) of UNIX working HDD, Creating, and maintaining LVM.
- Basic Knowledge on Configuring and troubleshooting the UNIX system Administration related issues.
- Basic Knowledge in File System, Device Management, LUN creation and RAID.
- Gained knowledge on VMware and working experience with vSphere client, storage, and net backups.
Education
Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL
Master of Science from Data Science
05.2023
Channabasaveshwara Institute of TechnologyGubbi, Karnataka
Bachelor from Engineering
06.2012
Skills
Programming in SQL, Python, R, and SAS
Skilled in relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL
SQL data analysis proficiency
Skilled in ETL process development
Experienced working in both agile and waterflow methodologies
Skilled in utilizing Python packages like Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PySpark, Matplotlib, Seaborn, StatsModels for statistical analysis and data visualization
Experienced with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch
Proficient in AWS and VMware solutions
Tools: Google Analytics, Google Co-labs, Tableau, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Processing, Gephi
Reliable work habits
Detail-oriented approach
Certification
- VMware Professional for Data Center Virtualization 5.5
- VMware Professional for Cloud 6
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Crystal Lake Montessori School
11.2024 - Current
Data Engineer Intern
USTECHSYSTEM
08.2023 - 12.2023
Senior System Administrator
Capgemini
02.2017 - 02.2018
Senior System Administrator
Wipro
03.2016 - 01.2017
NOC Monitoring Engineer
VMware
09.2015 - 03.2016
Associate Lab Systems Engineer
EMC
07.2013 - 09.2015
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Monsanto
07.2012 - 07.2013
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology
Bachelor from Engineering
Lewis University
Master of Science from Data Science
Disclaimer
I, Ashwini Rao, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. McHenry, IL