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New Jersey, United States

Designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and architectures for large-scale data processing and analytics. Proficient in a variety of data engineering tools and technologies including Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Proven track record of successfully migrating legacy systems to modern data platforms, improving data quality, and implementing data governance frameworks. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions that drive business insights and support strategic decision-making. Highly skilled in problem-solving, data modeling, and performance tuning, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

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• Data Querying and Management: Regularly used SQL for querying and managing databases to extract insights and support business decision-making. Developed complex SQL queries to analyze sales and inventory data, significantly reducing the time needed for monthly reports.• Reporting and Visualization: Created and maintained dynamic reports and dashboards using Power BI to visualize sales trends, customer demographics, and product performance, providing actionable insights to the marketing and sales teams.• Data Integration: Utilized SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to build ETL processes for data transformation and integration. This involved extracting data from various sources, transforming it for analytical needs, and loading it into a centralized data warehouse.• Automated Reporting Solutions: Developed automated reporting processes using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) to generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of corporate data dissemination.• Data Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous data validation and cleansing using SQL to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data in reports and dashboards, minimizing errors and improving the reliability of business insights.• Collaborative Projects: Collaborated with IT and business teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies, and to optimize data flow and storage solutions. This collaboration improved data accessibility for non-technical users and supported cross-departmental data-driven initiatives.• Training and Support: Provided training and support to new users in Power BI, helping to expand the use of data analytics across the company. Developed user guides and documentation to assist users in understanding and leveraging business intelligence tools effectively.