Avinash Elakanti
Worcester,MA
Summary
Results-driven data professional with 4 years of expertise in data engineering and analytics, specializing in developing scalable ETL pipelines and data modeling to deliver actionable insights. Demonstrated proficiency in Python, SQL, and industry-leading tools like Airflow, Snowflake, Tableau, and Power BI for creating reliable data workflows and robust business intelligence solutions. Proven experience in designing efficient data pipelines, optimizing query performance, and maintaining data quality across large datasets. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to define KPIs and translating complex data into meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Engineer
Optum Technologies
Westborough, MA
06.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow to process structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources.
- Built and optimized data models in Snowflake/Redshift, improving query performance and reducing data retrieval time by 30%.
- Developed batch and incremental data ingestion pipelines from APIs, S3, and relational databases.
- Implemented data quality checks, validation rules, and logging mechanisms to ensure high data reliability.
- Collaborated with data analysts and business teams to deliver curated datasets for reporting and analytics.
- Tuned SQL queries and optimized resource performance using partitioning, indexing, and clustering techniques.
- Monitored pipeline performance and resolved failures using alerting and logging tools like CloudWatch.
Data Analyst
Quality Matrix
Hyderabad, India
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Engineered data visualization dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, enabling effective real-time tracking of essential metrics such as revenue, customer retention, and operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support informed business decision-making.
- Analyzed datasets through exploratory techniques in Python (Pandas, NumPy) to identify significant trends and patterns.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to identify essential business metrics and maintain consistent reporting standards across teams.
- Analyzed and corrected data inconsistencies through validation and troubleshooting, improving overall reporting accuracy.
- Developed and executed automation strategies for recurring reports and workflows, achieving a 40% reduction in manual tasks.
- Analyzed data trends and crafted compelling stories to support informed decision-making across various business teams.
Data Analyst Intern
Quality Matrix
Hyderabad, India
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and maintained dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to track KPIs such as revenue, customer retention, and operational efficiency.
- Wrote complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets for business insights.
- Conducted exploratory data analysis using Python (Pandas, NumPy) to identify trends and patterns.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define business metrics and ensure consistent reporting across teams.
- Performed data validation and troubleshooting to resolve discrepancies in reports and dashboards.
- Automated recurring reports and workflows, reducing manual effort by 40%.
- Delivered actionable insights through data storytelling, improving decision-making for business teams.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Clark University
Worcester, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gurunanak Institutions of Technical Campus
India06-2020
Skills
- Programming Language: Python, R, SAS, MATLAB
- Data Analysis Tools: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, OpenCV, scikit-learn, Snowflake
- Database Management: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift), NoSQL (MongoDB), Spark, Oracle Database
- Visualization Software: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Microsoft Excel
- Cloud & Tools: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
- Data science & Analytics: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Forecasting Models
Timeline
Data Engineer
Optum Technologies
06.2025 - Current
Data Analyst
Quality Matrix
06.2020 - 06.2023
Data Analyst Intern
Quality Matrix
11.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Information Technology
Clark University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gurunanak Institutions of Technical Campus