Srikumar Menon Parakkal
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Experienced Data Platform Engineer with a proven track record in managing and optimizing large-scale data environments. Seeking sales Engineer position at ADP, leveraging technical expertise and client-facing skills to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Infrastructure Lead
NCR
08.2017 - Current
- Led design, implementation maintenance of big data infrastructure utilizing Azure, GCP, Hadoop, Kubernetes, Tableau.
- Developed data access solutions ans optimized system architecture for improved performance and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data security compliance and adherence to privacy regulations.
- Provided technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders and client, ensuring smooth operations and resolving technical issues.
Data Engineer Intern
IHG - InterContinental Hotels Group
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Hadoop Cluster Management on GCP.
- Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect data stored in Hadoop Cluster.
- Setting up Authorization and Encryption mechanism.
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Identifying Performance bottlenecks and implementing optimization to perform cluster efficiency.
- Document system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting guidelines in confluence.
- Collaborate with other team members, developers and data engineers to support data initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards like GDPR and HIPAA.
Education
Master of Science - Information System & Supply Chain Management
University Of Massachusetts
Boston, United States01.2017
Bachelor's of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India05.2013
Skills
- Big Data Tools: Azure Data factory, Synapse, Azure Purview, Kubernetes, PowerBI, Tableau, Azure Cost Center, GCP, Databricks & logic App
- Databases: Oracle, SQL, Postgres, SQL DW
- Certifications: Azure certified, Databricks Certified, IBM Certified, FinOps Certified
- Server Technologies : Windows & Linux
- Data Security: Encryption, key management, MFA
- Cloud Platforms : Azure and GCP
- APIs and Web Services
- Privacy Regulations: GDPR and HIPAA
Websites
- https://credentials.databricks.com/08bc7cf1-0e12-4697-935c-41d4cc5975df
- https://credentials.databricks.com/cf2ef150-6b23-4f90-acc1-11cfe3f25ec2
- https://www.credly.com/badges/3ca300e4-c4fb-4c42-8320-2d71497086bc
- https://courses.cognitiveclass.ai/certificates/user/690563/course/course-v1:BigDataUniversity+BD0101
- https://www.credly.com/badges/30967b1c-fe76-4439-a733-3b1d8f87198c?source=linked_in_profile
- https://www.credly.com/badges/bcb3d68a-dc67-4eb7-8f0c-9e7e49723ec1?source=linked_in_profile
- https://www.credly.com/badges/dd580004-5211-4135-bc71-775a8f60ee4f
- https://www.credly.com/badges/6ce4cf41-db8d-452a-9cba-af886643e116
- https://www.credly.com/badges/efc658f6-f2a3-4a66-868a-0d3390870e19/linked_in_profile
Accomplishments
Successfully patched log4j vulnerabilities across Hadoop and Azure Environments ensuring data security and compliance with industry standards.
Spearheaded migration efforts from Teradata to Azure Synapse, resulting in significant cost savings and improved data analytics capabilities.
Played Key role in enabling Hadoop casters as part of company's data lake initiative, facilitating efficient data storage, processing and analysis.
Implemented Cost optimization measures on Big Data infrastructure in over $250K savings for the company while maintaining performance and reliability.
Designed and implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions across Platform-as-a-Service systems, enhance visibility, performance and operational efficiency.
Certification
FinOps Engineer
Azure Administrator
Databricks Platform Administrator
Hadoop Administrator
Hobbies
Captain of the MegaBytes Cricket team in the Atlanta Cricket league
Part of the Advanced pickle ball league at Lifetime fineness
Represented high School and College Basketball team
Part of the Atlanta Motorcycle Riders(AMR) and Th e Distinguished gentleman's Ride in Atlanta
Timeline
Data Infrastructure Lead
NCR
08.2017 - Current
Data Engineer Intern
IHG - InterContinental Hotels Group
05.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Information System & Supply Chain Management
University Of Massachusetts
Bachelor's of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering
Anna University
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