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SANTHI MADDIPUDI

SANTHI MADDIPUDI

Houston

Summary

I aim to join a dynamic organization and utilize my skills in evaluating and adopting new technologies, managing technology budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve business objectives. I have 15+ years of experience in building data-intensive applications and overcoming complex architectural and scalability challenges across diverse industries. I am proficient in Python, SQL, data analysis, data modeling, data processing, data reporting technologies. My capabilities include creating, developing, testing, and deploying highly adaptive services that effectively translate business and functional requirements into substantial achievements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead AI/Data Engineering Lead

LTI Mindtree
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
  • Engineered and implemented comprehensive machine learning models utilizing Python (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) for predictive analytics.
  • Built and optimized feature engineering pipelines using Spark and Databricks to improve model accuracy and performance.
  • Implemented MLOps practices using Azure ML and AWS SageMaker for model training, versioning, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated model retraining and monitor performance metrics effectively.
  • Oversaw collaboration among 5 developers and analysts to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
  • Performed model evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, and A/B testing to enhance model reliability and scalability.
  • Designed and implemented scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Databricks, Python, SQL, and Spark.
  • Built batch and real-time data processing solutions leveraging Spark Structured Streaming and cloud-native services.
  • Designed and optimized ETL/ELT processes to enhance data ingestion, cleansing, transformation, and loading from multiple data sources.

Lead Data Engineer

LTIMindtree
Bangalure
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Designed and implemented scalable data pipelines to optimize data processing workflows using Databricks.
  • Led cross-functional teams in developing data architecture for enterprise-level analytics solutions.
  • Conducted performance tuning of existing data systems to enhance processing speed and efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented enterprise data warehouse solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics (Dedicated & Serverless SQL pools) to support large‑scale analytical workloads and BI reporting.
  • Migrated on‑premises / legacy data warehouses to Azure Synapse, improving query performance and scalability while reducing infrastructure overhead
  • Developed and optimized T‑SQL queries, views, and stored procedures in Synapse SQL pools to support complex analytical use cases and ad‑hoc reporting
  • Integrated Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 with Synapse for efficient storage and querying of structured and semi‑structured data.

Lead data engineeer

Nous Infosystems
Bangalore
05.2020 - 03.2023
  • Designed modern data warehousing with Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Created PowerBI reports using DAX; managed workspaces across environments
  • Developed SQL queries, stored procedures, and views for data efficiency
  • Leveraged Synapse Spark for big data analytics and ML workloads
  • Integrated Synapse with Azure Data Factory, Blob Storage, and Power BI
  • Managed Synapse workloads; scaled resources as needed
  • Implemented data governance with Databricks Unity Catalog
  • Automated cluster management using Databricks Jobs
  • Implemented data governance and lineage tracking using Databricks Unity Catalog.
  • Implemented robust error handling and logging in PowerShell scripts to ensure reliability and ease of troubleshooting.

Lead Engineer

Virtusa
Bangalore
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Automated ETL testing with Python, boosting productivity
  • Built robust data pipelines with engineers and analysts
  • Managed data security, collaborating with security team
  • Improved data system performance monitoring
  • Created ADF pipelines for diverse data sources
  • Developed PowerBI reports for stakeholders
  • Created Pipelines in ADF using Linked Services/Datasets/Pipeline/ to Extract, Transform and load data from different sources like Azure SQL, Blob storage, Azure SQL Data warehouse

Data analyst

Bank of America
Hyderabad
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Automated ETL testing with Python, improving data integrity and reporting
  • Collaborated with engineers to enhance data pipeline
  • Designed and optimized data warehouse components
  • Managed and secured data systems with security team
  • Created Tableau reports for stakeholders
  • Developed ETL for diverse data reporting needs
  • Ensure best practisedand standards are shared across teams.
  • Maintain standards for data transfers and data ingestion from external sources.
  • Write background jobs, perform code review and write documentation.
  • Created Tableau reports for various Stakeholders based on their requirements

Senior data specialist

HCL Technologies
Hyderabad
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Developed Python scripts to automate ETL testing process including validation checks for data integrity, logging and reporting enhancing developer productivity
  • Work with software, data and infrastructure engineers and analysts to build out our data pipeline
  • Develop ETLs/processes to ensure data integrity and availability
  • Manage and improve, in collaboration with our security team, the security of the data
  • Write background jobs, perform code review and write documentation
  • Experience in developing SSIS Packages
  • Preparing daily workloads for staff & co-ordinating the daily allocation of work
  • Expert in ETL (Extract - Transform - Load) using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • Experience in Performance tuning of Queries and indexing to improve Performance
  • Ability to code and implement complex business rules in SQL, PL/SQL, Triggers and Stored Procedures
  • Team player and self-starter with excellent communication and documentation skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team and capable of picking up new skills quickly

Education

M.C.A - Master in Computer applications

Aditya Engineering college
Kakinada
03-2009

B.Sc. - Computers

Sir C.R. Reddy College for women
Eluru
03-2006

Intermediate - undefined

SIR.C.R. Reddy College for women
Eluru
03-2003

SSC - undefined

Z.P.H. School
Rangampeta
03-2000

Skills

    Cloud &Data Platforms : Azure(ADF,Synapse,ADLS,ML,Azure sql),

  • AWS(S3,Glue,Redshift,EMR,Lambda,Bedrock,Sage maker),Databricks

    • Machine Learning & AI : ML model Development,Feature Engineering,Model deployment,GenAI(LLMs,Prompt engineering,Multi agent implementations),Databricks ML,ML Flow

    Data Engineering: PySpark,Spark SQL,ETL/ELT pipelines,Data Modeling, Data warehousing,Data Governance(Unity Catalog),Large Scale data processing

    Programming & Frameworks : Python(Pandas,Numpy,Scikit-Learn,Tensor flow,PyTorch),SQL

    Analytics & Visualization: PowerBI,Tableau,Powerapps,DAX

  • DevOps & Automation: Git,CI/CD,Performance optimization,Logging & Monitoring

Websites

LANGUAGES

English - Proficient
Hindi - Advanced
Telegu - Native

Timeline

Lead AI/Data Engineering Lead

LTI Mindtree
03.2023 - Current

Lead Data Engineer

LTIMindtree
03.2021 - 03.2023

Lead data engineeer

Nous Infosystems
05.2020 - 03.2023

Lead Engineer

Virtusa
01.2019 - 01.2020

Data analyst

Bank of America
06.2015 - 12.2018

Senior data specialist

HCL Technologies
06.2010 - 12.2014

B.Sc. - Computers

Sir C.R. Reddy College for women

Intermediate - undefined

SIR.C.R. Reddy College for women

SSC - undefined

Z.P.H. School

M.C.A - Master in Computer applications

Aditya Engineering college

AWARDS

  • Databricks champion badge from Databricks organization.
  • Received start performer and ILead award from LTI in year 2022,2024.
  • Received Customer Appreciation, Star performer awards in HCL Technologies.
  • Received “Live wire” Award for 2 consecutive quarters in HCL Technologies.
  • Received Gold and silver awards for best performance in BankofAmerica in 2 consecutive quarters.

Certifications

  • Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
  • Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate
  • Databricks Certified GenAI Associate
  • Databricks Solutions Architect Essentials
  • Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate