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Durgarao Kaalla

Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Senior Data Engineer with 9+ years of experience in ETL, data migration, and optimizing data pipelines for performance. Specializes in SQL query optimization, performance tuning, and crafting complex SQL procedures to drive efficiency. Proficient in tools like SQL Server, Pentaho PDI, DBT, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Adept at automating workflows with Jenkins, integrating diverse data sources, and delivering business intelligence solutions. Proven ability to manage and lead multiple client projects while providing team training, mentoring, and quick resolutions for errors and bugs. Strong experience in applying Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, high-quality data architectures and solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Data Engineer

VOZIQ INDIA PVT LTD
09.2015 - 01.2025

About VOZIQ AI:

Clients: Brinks, Prime, Guardian Alarm, Alert 365, Aptive, and Hawx.

VOZIQ provides an end-to-end, cloud-based customer retention solution to help recurring revenue.

Businesses accurately predict and mitigate customer churn risk very early in the life cycle. It is achieved by applying.

A suite of 10 or more machine learning models on combined structured and unstructured customer data.

Working as a Senior. Data Engineer at VOZIQ LLC from December 2019 to present.

Worked as a Data Engineer at VOZIQ LLC from April 2017 to November 2019.

Worked as a Database Developer at VOZIQ LLC from Sept 2015 to March 2017.

Professional Experience:

  • Over 9+ years of professional experience in ETL methodologies, including data extraction, migration, and transformation using Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) and MSSQL.
  • Proficient in designing and optimising ETL workflows using Pentaho PDI tools like Spoon and Kitchen to integrate diverse data sources, such as relational databases, flat files, and cloud systems.
  • Expertise in dimensional data modelling, including Star and Snowflake schemas, OLAP cubes, fact-dimension tables, and change data capture (CDC) with SCD Types 1, 2, and 3.
  • Skilled in creating reusable transformation components such as Lookup, Filter, Router, Joiner, Aggregator, and XML handling, to streamline and optimise ETL processes.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced partitioning techniques and SQL query optimisation for improving ETL performance and load times.
  • Proficient in MSSQL database management, including writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and triggers.
  • Experienced in automating ETL workflows using Jenkins and Groovy scripts for scheduling, error handling, and execution monitoring.
  • Hands-on expertise in integrating and transforming data from sources such as SFTP, AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, GCS, and REST APIs.
  • Designed and developed business intelligence reports using BIRT, and created SQL schema and ER diagrams for data modelling and reporting.
  • Worked extensively in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and testing reviews for timely project delivery.
  • Led standardisation efforts for ETL templates and Jenkins jobs across multiple clients to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Developed database security procedures by managing roles and privileges to ensure data protection and governance.
  • Provided production support by troubleshooting ETL processes, debugging issues, and maintaining data integrity in staging and target systems.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, and UNIX shell scripting across Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.
  • Documented technical specifications, mappings, test scripts, and ETL workflows to ensure seamless handover and future maintenance.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (LBRCE)

Bachelor of Commerce(Computers) -

Vikas Junior And Degree College
2012

Skills

  • SQL Server
  • Pentaho Kettle ETL
  • SSIS
  • SQL
  • T-SQL
  • Python
  • Jenkins
  • DB schema
  • Data catalog
  • Dremio
  • DBT
  • Query Optimization
  • Data Migration
  • Performance Tuning

Projects

  • Project Description:
  • VOZIQ’s cloud-based platform allows you to quickly ingest practically any structured or unstructured data from disparate channels and systems. This enables you to conduct a census-style analysis of your customer base instead of relying on just a random sample. What’s more, you can also import historical interactions, billing, and service data to jumpstart customer experience transformation right away.
  • VOZIQ AI Data Integration
  • · Developed optimized ETL pipelines for large-scale data processing.
  • · Improved query performance through partitioning and indexing.
  • · Designed database schemas and ensured reliability through monitoring tools.
  • VOZIQ AI Data Gateway
  • · Migrated data from MSSQL to Dremio using DBT and Nessie catalog for version control.
  • VOZIQ AI Jenkins Data Pipelines
  • · Automated Jenkins jobs with Groovy scripts, handling job scheduling and error reporting.
  • VOZIQ AI Analytics Platform
  • · Designed SQL schemas and built reporting solutions with BIRT.
  • · Worked on warehouse design using Star Schema.
  • VOZIQ AI Low-Code Migration

· Led SQL schema architecture and Kibana integration.

· Migrated dashboards, reports, and pipeline configurations.

Environment: Pentaho 8.3.1, OLAP, MSSQL Server 2019 , PL/SQL, SSIS,

SQL*Plus, Jenkins, Dremio, DBT, data catalog, Linked Server, DB Schema,
Windows, UNIX

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize ETL solutions for data extraction, migration, and transformation.
  • Design and implement database solutions, ensuring performance and scalability.
  • Automate and monitor ETL pipelines using Jenkins and cloud-based platforms.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business goals.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging data technologies to improve performance and efficiency.

Linkedin

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgarao-kaalla-439879211/

Timeline

Sr. Data Engineer

VOZIQ INDIA PVT LTD
09.2015 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Commerce(Computers) -

Vikas Junior And Degree College

Master of Computer Applications -

Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (LBRCE)
Durgarao Kaalla