Hi, I’m
NARENDRAN SURULIAPPAN
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Diligent Data Engineering Lead with strong background in leading data engineering initiatives. Proven track record of developing robust data pipelines and optimizing data architectures. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and advanced problem-solving skills.Recognized for expertise in data warehousing and ETL processes, along with adaptability to evolving project needs.
Work History
Comcast Cable Communications
Senior Data Engineer/Technical Lead
03.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop end-to-end solutions for complex data engineering projects.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and tools to identify opportunities for enhancing existing systems or creating new ones.
- Leveraged advanced analytics tools to create interactive dashboards that provided actionable insights into key business metrics.
- Ensured data quality through rigorous testing, validation, and monitoring of all data assets, minimizing inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with stakeholders to assess business needs related to data engineering initiatives.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Data Engineer
11.2011 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
- Fine-tuned query performance and optimized database structures for faster, more accurate data retrieval and reporting.
- Enhanced data quality by performing thorough cleaning, validation, and transformation tasks.
- Streamlined complex workflows by breaking them down into manageable components for easier implementation and maintenance.
- Optimized data processing by implementing efficient ETL pipelines and streamlining database design.
- Migrated legacy systems to modern big-data technologies, improving performance and scalability while minimizing business disruption.
Verisk
Lead Data Engineer
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality code reviews for colleagues'' contributions following established coding standards and best practices, maintaining consistency throughout projects.
- Aligned business objectives with technical requirements through close collaboration with product owners providing insights based on available data sources.
- Streamlined data analytics processes by automating data ingestion and integration tasks.
- Spearheaded the adoption of best practices in Data Engineering, ensuring consistency and high-quality work across projects.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Education
Anna UniversityChennai, India
MBA
03-2014
Skills
- Data Architecture & Design: Proficient in conceptualizing and implementing scalable data architectures for large-scale projects
- ETL/BI Design & Implementation: Extensive experience in custom ETL/BI development, optimizing data pipelines (CI/CD), and automating workflows to enhance data processing efficiency and building standalone, dynamic reports and dashboards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with Business Analysts, Product Managers, global teams, DevOps/DBA, and Engineers to drive data solutions
- Data Security & Governance: Expertise in implementing security models, managing SLAs, and evolving data governance processes to ensure compliance
- Advanced SQL & Programming: Proficient in SQL, Python, and object-oriented programming, with expertise in optimizing complex code and algorithms
- Leadership & Mentorship: Proven track record of leading technical teams (team of15), providing actionable feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2, CloudWatch, CloudFormation), GCP (Big Query, Dataflow), Oracle Cloud, SQL Server
Certification
● Cornell University (eCornell): Certification in Generative AI for Productivity
● Stanford Online: Business Opportunities and Application of Generative AI
● Harvard University: Certification in Data Science with Python
● AWS Solutions Architect Associate
● Cognizant Certified Pentaho Developer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Data Engineer
Verisk
09.2018 - Current
Senior Data Engineer/Technical Lead
Comcast Cable Communications
03.2018 - 08.2018
Data Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2011 - 08.2018
Anna University
MBA
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