VINITHA BASKARAN
Data Engineer
Singapore
Summary
Accomplished Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions for Singapore Airlines. Expert in AWS cloud platforms, Apache Spark/PySpark, and advanced SQL optimization across diverse database ecosystems. Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact data platforms that drive business intelligence and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Data Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded modernization of legacy ETL systems (Ab Initio, DataStage) to open-source frameworks, developing custom GenieePlus framework with Python and Spark backend deployed on AWS EMR clusters
- Architected metadata-driven data lake ingestion framework on AWS S3 with AWS Glue catalogs, enabling seamless processing of diverse data sources including Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, DB2, file systems, CSV, JSON, EDIFACT messages, APIs, and XML files
- Implemented DBT framework running on AWS EC2 instances for data mart transformations, applying complex SQL-based business logic to convert S3 data lake assets into analytics-ready datasets stored in AWS Redshift
- Led migration of SAP BusinessObjects reports to Tableau connected to AWS Redshift, enhancing data visualization capabilities and user experience
- Orchestrated end-to-end data pipeline management using Jenkins on EC2 for CI/CD, Airflow for workflow scheduling, Apache Spark on EMR for data processing, and Zeppelin notebooks for interactive analytics and monitoring
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, ensuring seamless integration of data engineering solutions into existing systems.
Senior Data Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Conducted comprehensive source data analysis and designed data models with source-to-target mappings for Commercial Data Mart implementation
- Developed robust ETL processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading from heterogeneous databases and file systems
- Designed and delivered solution proposals for system enhancements, achieving 100% user acceptance through rigorous testing and validation
- Managed end-to-end System Integration Testing (SIT) and provided User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for critical enhancements. Ensured seamless production deployments with zero-defect deliverables through comprehensive testing frameworks
- Collaborated with business stakeholders for UAT validation and report verification processes
- Built performance management dashboards in Tableau integrating multiple data sources for executive reporting
- Developed automated data validation framework using PySpark, improving data quality assurance processes
Data Warehouse Developer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed high-performance ETL workflows using IBM DataStage for comprehensive DB2 data warehouse implementation.
- Created and maintained SAP BusinessObjects reports delivering critical business insights to executive leadership and operational teams.
- Maintained production environment stability while consistently meeting established SLAs • Conducted root cause analysis for production issues and implemented permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
- Developed automated ETL job monitoring system with status tracking and notification capabilities for application owners.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
Prince Dr.K.Vasudevan College of Engineering
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Programming Languages: SQL (Expert), Python, PySpark, Spark, Shell Scripting
Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, Glue, EC2, EMR, Lambda, Athena, CloudWatch, SNS, Kinesis), Databricks
Data Engineering Tools: Apache Spark, Airflow, DataStage, DBT, Apache Yarn, Kafka, Ab Initio
Databases: Redshift, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, Teradata, MS SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB
Visualization Tools: Tableau, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects
DevOps & Tools: Jenkins, CI/CD, Git, AWS CodeCommit, Docker, Kubernetes, Zeppelin
Data Formats: JSON, XML, CSV, Parquet, EDIFACT
Certification
Tableau Desktop Certification- Edureka and Tableau Software
Timeline
Lead Data Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
Senior Data Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
07.2018 - 12.2021
Data Warehouse Developer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
01.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
Prince Dr.K.Vasudevan College of Engineering
04.2001 -
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