Prajwal Pokharel
Austin
Summary
Experienced Data Engineer with a solid foundation in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Proficient in Python, SQL, Big Data technologies, and cloud services. Demonstrated success in architecting highly efficient data pipelines, optimizing data models, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Accustomed to collaborating seamlessly across cross-functional teams, consistently delivering data-driven solutions that align with and drive business objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Engineer
Enhance Health
01.2023 - Current
- Architected and deployed a robust data pipeline architecture enhancing the throughput of diverse data from multiple sources, achieving significant gains in processing speed and efficiency.
- Optimized data models and analysis processes to improve data accuracy and analysis while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulations
- Spearheaded collaboration with cross-functional teams to refine reporting requirements and streamline data collection, guaranteeing project deliverables met business objectives with precise stakeholder communication.
Data Engineer (Contract)
Apple
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully led the Data Analytics team in the migration of a large number of applications from Teradata to Snowflake, ensuring data integrity and minimal impact to ongoing operations
- Redesigned stored procedures for Business Intelligence Applications, resulting in a 20% improvement in query performance and faster data retrieval.
Data Engineer
General Motors
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed the development of various data engineering applications related to GM vehicles, business transactions, and customer experience, resulting in a direct contribution of $1.8B in benefits for GM in 2021
- Led the migration of applications from Hive to Spark, resulting in a 30% improvement in processing speed
- Automated multiple ETL processes, reducing manual workload and increasing efficiency.
Tutor
Austin Learning Center
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Tutored high school students on a one-on-one basis on deeper conceptual learning in Algebra II and Physics which helped students to achieve a higher score in Mathematics and Physics
- Created strong relationships with students and parents, by being open to feedback and adapting tutoring based on need, which as a result improved the whole learning and teaching process.
Instructor
American Robotics Academy
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Organized robotics classes for a group of 7-8 students at Zilker Elementary School and Austin Montessori
- Demonstrated the robot building process using Lego pieces, enabling students to build robots independently and fostering their interest in robotics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
05.2020
Skills
- Programming and Scripting : Python, SQL, Javascript
- Big Data : Hadoop, Hive, Spark
- Cloud Services : AWS, Azure
- Data Management : Snowflake, Airflow
- Data Visualization : Tableau
Timeline
Senior Data Engineer
Enhance Health
01.2023 - Current
Data Engineer (Contract)
Apple
08.2022 - 01.2023
Data Engineer
General Motors
07.2020 - 07.2022
Instructor
American Robotics Academy
09.2017 - 01.2018
Tutor
Austin Learning Center
08.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
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