Hi, I am Raj Kumar, I love challenging myself. I'm a results-driven Cloud & Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience. I can help your team in cloud architectures and building robust data solutions by DATA & CLOUD Collabration over Competition.
About Me
I am a Cloud & Data Engineer, skilled at transforming raw data into actionable insights. With a solid foundation in Computer Science and over 5+ years of experience in Cloud and Data Engineering at LTI Mindtree as a vendor with Microsoft, I am deeply passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to optimize and streamline data workflows.
As I approach my graduation in December 2025 from the prestigious Concordia University Chicago, I am excited to transition into the next phase of my career in the ever-evolving field of Cloud Data Engineering. My diverse experience has equipped me with the skills to tackle complex challenges, drive impactful solutions, and stay ahead in the dynamic tech landscape.
Additionally, I am open to relocation and eager to join an innovative team where I can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully. If you're searching for a motivated and dedicated Cloud/Data Engineer ready to make a substantial impact, let’s connect!
Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, gym,watching movies, and spending time with my friends.
My projects
DITA
Data is ingested from an on-premises, transformed using data engineering tools, and analyzed through visualization tools.
- MS SQL Server
- Azure Data Lake
- Data Factory
- Databricks
- Synapse Analytics
- Power BI
Product Sales Analytics
An interactive Power BI report leveraging the AdventureWorks database for sales performance through data visualization.
- Power Query
- Power BI
- M language
- DAX
Supply Chain Analytics
A public web app for quick analytics on text. It shows word count, character count and social media post limits.
- Databricks
- Pyspark
- SQL
- Delta Lake
- TIme Travel
- Multi Hop
- Unity Catalog
My skills
- Azure
- AWS
- Databricks
- MS SQL Server
- Power BI
- Tableau
- MS Excel
- VScode
- Anaconda
- Hadoop
- Kafka
- Spark
- Air Flow
- Rest API
- SQL
- NoSQL
- Python
- R
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- Agile Methodologies
- CI/CD
- ETL
- Data Modelling
- Data Cleansing
- Data Transforming
- Data Visualization
- Git
- Github
My experience
Concordia University Chicago
Cloud & Systems Support Engineer
Chicago, IL, USA
- Led the imaging, configuration, and deployment of Dell desktops, laptops, and iMacs, ensuring in compliance with organizational policies and optimal performance.
- Spearheaded system upgrades by replacing outdated hardware, optimizing device configurations, and implementing security protocols to safeguard sensitive data.
- Streamlined IT operations through data-driven troubleshooting and analysis, enhancing system performance and reliability.
- Collaborated on cross-functional projects to implement innovative technology solutions, improving resource efficiency and user experience.
Concordia University Chicago
Graduate Technical Assistant in IT Systems & Cloud
Chicago, IL, USA
- Provided comprehensive IT support to students, faculty, and staff, troubleshooting hardware/software issues and supporting systems like AIS, Ellucian Banner, and Blackboard Learn.
- Managed setup and maintenance of audiovisual equipment for classes and events while guiding users on Concordia Connect, the university's online portal.
- Resolved technical issues proactively to ensure a reliable IT environment and improve the user experience for the university community.
LTIMindtree LTD.
Data Engineer
Hyderabad, India
- Developed 150+ automated ETL pipelines using PySpark in Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory, improving efficiency by 70% and cutting costs by 20%.
- Automated deployments with Azure Resource Manager and Terraform, reducing deployment time by 90%, and optimized cloud infrastructure within scope and budget.
- Built scalable data models with SCD Type 1 & 2 and Azure Cosmos DB, improving query response times by 80% and storage efficiency by 20%.
- Supported 100+ developers and 700+ end-users by resolving ETL failures and anomalies, ensuring seamless data workflows and system reliability.
- Enhanced system security and disaster recovery protocols, conducting assessments to ensure data integrity and availability.
Mindtree
Data Engineer Intern
Mumbai, India
- Designed and implemented end-to-end data engineering pipelines, including ETL workflows with SSIS and Python, while ensuring data quality through cleansing and transformation.
- Built scalable data pipelines and data marts on Microsoft Azure and Big Data platforms, optimizing real-time processing with Databricks Streaming.
- Developed actionable insights and dynamic data visualizations using SQL, Power BI, and Databricks, enabling data-driven strategic decisions.
My Education
Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, India
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering. I immediately found a job as a Data Engineer.
2020Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
Currently pursuing my Master of Science in Computer Science.
2023 - PresentMy Certifications
Contact me
Please contact me directly at manalarajkumar.rm@gmail.com or through this form.