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Kavithalakshmi Baskar

Cranberry Township

Summary

Results-oriented and Principal Software Data Engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in data engineering, cloud technologies, and automation. Proven track record in efficiently managing large datasets, designing and implementing robust ETL pipelines, and resolving intricate data challenges. A dynamic leader with a strong DevOps focus, leveraging continuous integration frameworks for enhanced operational efficiency. Recognized for exemplary achievements, including spearheading critical migrations, driving automation initiatives, and significantly contributing to revenue growth. Committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and eager to apply extensive skills and knowledge to a challenging Data Engineer position.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Software Data Engineer

Inovalon, Inc
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • Enhanced data quality by performing thorough cleaning, validation, and transformation tasks.
  • Streamlined complex workflows by breaking them down into manageable components for easier implementation and maintenance.
  • Lead analytics product management, adeptly resolving issues and developing scripts for automation.
  • Proficiently handle large healthcare datasets, conduct root cause analysis for complex data issues.
  • Drive a DevOps-centric approach, advancing continuous integration and deployment frameworks.
  • Designed and implemented scalable ETL pipelines, resulting in a substantial reduction in operational costs.
  • Automated client integration, drastically reducing processing time from 3 hours to 2 minutes per client
  • .Fine-tuned query performance and optimized database structures for faster, more accurate data retrieval and reporting.

Senior Data Engineer

Inovalon, Inc
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop end-to-end solutions for complex data engineering projects.
  • Successfully orchestrated the migration of clients with large datasets to big data services, which lead to a significant reduction in processing time
  • Identified and implemented automation solutions, reducing monthly processing time from 12 days to just 10 minutes.
  • Developed AWS Lambda scripts for efficient job monitoring in production.
  • Played a pivotal role in the implementation and configuration of AWS services and EC2 instances
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and tools to identify opportunities for enhancing existing systems or creating new ones.
  • Reengineered existing ETL workflows to improve performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code accordingly.
  • Ensured data quality through rigorous testing, validation, and monitoring of all data assets, minimizing inaccuracies and inconsistencies.

Data Engineer

Inovalon
12.2013 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • .Fine-tuned query performance and optimized database structures for faster, more accurate data retrieval and reporting.
  • Enhanced data quality by performing thorough cleaning, validation, and transformation tasks.
  • Executed seamless migrations from SQL to Mongo DB and Greenplum, slashing processing time from 3 days to 8 hours Crafted and maintained stored procedures for data validation and analysis Expertly worked with extensive client data in Greenplum, creating efficient queries for manual data extraction
  • Streamlined complex workflows by breaking them down into manageable components for easier implementation and maintenance.

Research Scientist

IBM
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Worked closely with the modelers and altering the pearl scripts to best suit the models and best suit to automate the testing process
  • Worked as a lead and reduced the time for model release by automating most of the process of release
  • Efficient coordination with model team, design team to properly manage the releases

Debugging any issues with the models and

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Instrumentation

Anna University
Chennai, India

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.2011

Skills

  • Amazon web services
  • python
  • snowflake
  • Airflow
  • docker
  • AWS Lambda
  • Kubernetes
  • MongoDB
  • Aurora
  • SQL
  • Ec2
  • Greenplum
  • Kubernetes

Accomplishments

  • 2020: Peer-to-peer award for automation and reducing manual effort.
  • 2018, 2019: Multiple awards from the product team for exceptional performance and revenue increase
  • 2020: Peer-to-peer award for automation and reducing manual effort.

Timeline

Senior Data Engineer

Inovalon, Inc
05.2019 - 03.2022

Principal Software Data Engineer

Inovalon, Inc
03.2019 - Current

Data Engineer

Inovalon
12.2013 - 03.2019

Research Scientist

IBM
01.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Instrumentation

Anna University

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Connecticut
Kavithalakshmi Baskar