Nikhila Kulkarni
Newark,CA
Summary
Experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong foundation in both data and software engineering, adept at designing and implementing complex, scalable data pipelines. Proven track record of optimizing data architectures and improving processing efficiency. Demonstrates deep expertise in big data technologies and advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams including data science, product, and DevOps to deliver high-impact data solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Engineer
Revance Therapeutics Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Examine business requirements related to reporting and analysis and effectively transform them into well-structured technical data designs.
- Autonomously oversee projects of significant complexity and scale, covering the entire project lifecycle from initial planning and design to construction, testing, and deployment.
- Designed and implemented robust data pipelines using Informatica, Azure Data Factory, and Snowflake to support Commercial Sales and Supply Chain analytics, improving data processing efficiency by 40% and enabling 99.9% pipeline reliability; integrated alerting mechanisms that reduced issue resolution time by 60%.
- Mentored junior team members on software development best practices, code optimization, effective troubleshooting techniques, and conducted code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
Data Engineer
Revance Therapeutics Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Support design and development of data strategy to build high performance systems, focus on data quality and integrity, and system integration validation, including database/backend testing and ETL.
- Integrating 3rd party systems, using their APIs to pull and provide Insights on data.
- Designed and optimized ETL infrastructure (SQL, Matillion, Python) reducing latency by 80%
- Received Matillion Emerald Award for Data Productivity for delivering near real-time reporting and insights.
Senior Software Engineer
PillDrill Inc
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Solely responsible for end-to-end design and development of the API framework, libraries and Apps.
- Closely associated with the company’s core development team in contributing technical assessments to strategic decision-making relating to technology and investments.
- Developing client apps and Packaging data for consumption by data scientists & third parties. Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop & deliver state-of-the-art system solutions - including Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Marketing/Business Development teams.
- Responsible for fine tuning the system performance by closely examining the slowness related issues and also resolving customer issues.
Senior Product Engineer
INSZoom Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Work closely with customers, and company leadership to identify product requirements for new and enhanced features and prioritize them in the company’s product road map.
- Spearheaded software architecture and framework evolution to support new feature initiatives and library enhancements, leveraging SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable component-based design strategies.
- Led and mentored the Technical Application Support team, ensuring adherence to 24-hour SLA through effective incident management, performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
- Received award of excellence for the year 2014-2015 during INSZoom all hands meet – 2015.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA04-2021
BE - Computer Science
BVBCET
Hubli, India06-2013
Skills
- Data Integration & ETL Tools : Informatica, Matillion, Azure Data Factory , Databricks, Stitch
- Languages : SQL, Python, Java, C#
- Snowflake, Redshift
- Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Data Governance
- DBT & SQL Mesh
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Visualization tools : Looker, Power BI, Tableau
- Other : Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Bitbucket
Timeline
Senior Data Engineer
Revance Therapeutics Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Data Engineer
Revance Therapeutics Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Software Engineer
PillDrill Inc
09.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Product Engineer
INSZoom Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
BE - Computer Science
BVBCET
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