Sunminder Sandhu
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Results-oriented engineer looking to leverage deep technical expertise to lead feature execution, optimization, and high-impact platform initiatives
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Bank of America (via TCS) | Remote
09.2020 - Current
- Big Data Engineering: Design, build, and optimize large-scale batch data pipelines utilizing the Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark, Impala) and complex SQL to process and store enterprise datasets.
- Performance Tuning & Optimization: Conduct query optimization, data partitioning, and low-level system design to improve execution speeds and ensure reliable batch processing across distributed clusters.
- Data Visualization & Analytics: Develop and maintain business-critical Tableau dashboards and reporting solutions, translating complex backend data models into actionable insights for operational and executive stakeholders.
- Engineering & Delivery Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional developer teams to conduct peer code reviews, participate in sprint allocations, and enforce quality standards to ensure high-quality software releases.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers, and engineering team members to refine business requirements, define technical acceptance criteria, and deliver end-to-end data solutions.
Programmer Analyst Intern
E&J Gallo Winery
Modesto, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Full-Stack Application Development: Designed, built, and implemented a custom tracking application using Java and Angular to manage warehouse barrel inventory, improving stock accuracy and system reliability.
- Analytics & Operational Reporting: Built custom reporting capabilities to track real-time inventory levels, enhancing supply chain visibility and logistics control across warehouse facilities.
- Agile Planning & Team Collaboration: Participated in project planning, sprint sessions, and cross-functional team coordination to align technical solutions with daily business requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
San Francisco State University
12-2019
Skills
- Big Data & Data Engineering: Hadoop Ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Impala, MapReduce, YARN, Sqoop, Oozie, Hue, Spark)
- Languages & Scripting: SQL (Complex Queries & Performance Optimization), Python, Shell Scripting (Bash), Java
- Analytics & Visualization: Tableau, Data Management
- AI/ML & Engineering Productivity: AI-Assisted Development (GitHub Copilot), Prompt Workflows, Intelligent Automation
- Modern Data & Cloud Platforms: Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Fundamentals (AWS/Azure), NoSQL/Modern Data Stores
- DevOps & Methodologies: Git, JIRA, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile/Scrum, Peer Code Reviews, End-to-End SDLC, Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Software Engineer
Bank of America (via TCS) | Remote
09.2020 - Current
Programmer Analyst Intern
E&J Gallo Winery
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
San Francisco State University