Highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing, building, and optimizing secure, scalable, and high-performance data architectures. Proficient in Python, SQL, and Java, with hands-on experience in Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, and Snowflake. Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles to ensure data security, governance, and compliance. Extensive background in ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and real-time data streaming solutions to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. Committed to mentoring others, driving innovation in data engineering, and embracing agile development methodologies.