Bala Suresh Abbina
Charleston,US
Summary
Accomplished Cloud and Data Engineer with over 6 years of experience specializing in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and enterprise application development. Demonstrated expertise in GCP, AWS, and Big Data ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on cloud migration, performance optimization, and cost management. Proven track record in data architecture, ETL processes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Adept at automating infrastructure provisioning, ensuring security and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud-based solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud/Data Engineer
TikTok
01.2024 - Current
- Architected, designed, and implemented cloud infrastructure solutions using GCP services like Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage
- Led cloud migration projects, developing strategies for minimal downtime and data loss
- Optimized application performance through detailed performance analysis and enhancement implementation
- Analyzed cloud usage, identified cost-saving opportunities, and implemented strategies to optimize spending
- Ensured security and compliance by managing IAM roles, access controls, and adhering to industry regulations
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using Terraform and Ansible
- Implemented monitoring solutions, analyzed logs, and troubleshot cloud-based systems to maintain optimal performance
- Forecasted resource requirements, scaled infrastructure, and ensured high availability
- Collaborated with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Conducted extensive troubleshooting to identify root causes of issues and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
- Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
Data Engineer
Bayview Asset Management
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Implemented Kafka/Spark streaming pipelines for real-time data ingestion and processing
- Utilized GCP services including Big Query, DataProc, and Pub/Sub for data analytics and cloud storage solutions
- Automated deployment processes and infrastructure management using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
- Developed and managed ETL pipelines with Talend and Spark for data extraction, transformation, and loading
- Conducted data validation and reconciliation to ensure data quality and integrity
- Optimized cloud spending and resource utilization through regular performance monitoring and cost analysis
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define cloud infrastructure requirements and implement best practices for security and compliance.
- Implemented machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics, improving decision-making processes within the company.
- Increased operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks using Python scripts, allowing focus on higher-priority projects.
- Optimized data processing by implementing Hadoop and Spark frameworks for big data management.
Data Engineer
NTT Data
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Executed cloud migration projects, moving data to AWS and GCP platforms while ensuring minimal downtime
- Designed and developed scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue and Apache Airflow
- Managed cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
- Automated configuration management and deployment processes using Ansible and Terraform
- Conducted extensive troubleshooting to identify and resolve cloud infrastructure issues
- Implemented security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption techniques, and vulnerability management
- Led performance tuning and optimization initiatives for data processes and cloud resources
- Collaborated with development teams to establish CI/CD pipelines and streamline DevOps practices.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation on all aspects of the data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer among team members when required.
- Streamlined query performance by optimizing SQL scripts and creating materialized views where necessary.
Data Analyst
ADP Inc
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed and maintained Kubernetes clusters and Docker environments for managing containerized applications
- Migrated workflows and ETL processes to cloud environments, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency
- Implemented data quality checks and security measures to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Automated data processes and enhanced reporting capabilities using Power BI and Tableau
- Collaborated with security teams to enforce best practices and manage access controls across cloud platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Technology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India05.2018
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: GCP (Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery), AWS (S3, EC2, Redshift, Lambda, Glue), Azure
- Automation & CI/CD: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
- Programming Languages: Python, Bash, SQL, Scala
- Security & Compliance: IAM, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, JWT Authentication
- Data Engineering: ETL, Data Warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift), Big Data (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
- Monitoring & Performance: Grafana, Dynatrace, Cloud Monitoring
- Collaboration Tools: Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, ServiceNow
- Reporting Tools: Tableau, Power BI ,Microsoft Excel
- Data Bases: SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, Mango DB, Cassandra
Timeline
Cloud/Data Engineer
TikTok
01.2024 - Current
Data Engineer
Bayview Asset Management
04.2023 - 10.2023
Data Engineer
NTT Data
10.2019 - 07.2022
Data Analyst
ADP Inc
06.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Computer Technology
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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