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Rachana S

Senior Data Engineer At Target

Summary

Results-driven Senior Data Engineer with an exceptional track record in designing, developing, and optimizing end-to-end data pipelines. Proficient in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data efficiently. Possesses extensive expertise in database management, and Big Data technologies. Demonstrates leadership qualities, collaborating seamlessly across teams to deliver scalable and high-performance data solutions. Proven ability to drive innovation, mentor junior team members, and provide strategic insights to enhance overall data architecture.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Engineer

Target Corporation
01.2022 - Current
  • Common Library Development:Spearheaded the development of a common library for reusable code, reducing development time and effort duplication across all data pipelines.
    Optimized performance components, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Performance Test Data Generator:Created a stress test data generator to evaluate and ensure the robustness of existing ETL pipelines under peak data loads.
    Conducted performance tests, delivering comprehensive reports and insights to stakeholders.
  • Argus Evaluation:Evaluated Argus for scalability, flexibility, and ease of use in containerization and service layers for Target's on-prem Hadoop platform.
    Contributed to informed decision-making from the Data Engineering perspective.
  • Documentation and Reporting:Prepared detailed documentation and analytic reports, summarizing results, analysis, and conclusions for stakeholders.
  • Spark Job Listener Integration:Developed and integrated a Spark job listener utility into key pipelines, enhancing resource monitoring capabilities and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Data Loss Incident Recovery:Successfully addressed a data loss incident in the data ingestion process, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
    Acquired new skills by connecting Spark with the Cassandra database, leading to the successful retrieval of lost data.

Data Engineer

Target Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Developed, implemented and maintained ETL pipelines, standards and documentation.
  • Communicated new or updated data requirements to global team.
  • Contributed to internal activities for overall process improvements, efficiencies and innovation.
  • Prepared documentation and analytic reports, delivering summarized results, analysis and conclusions to stakeholders.
  • Explained data results and discussed how best to use data to support project objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engeering

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkur, Karnataka, India
08.2015 - 2019.05

Skills

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Timeline

Senior Data Engineer

Target Corporation
01.2022 - Current

Data Engineer

Target Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engeering

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
08.2015 - 2019.05
Rachana SSenior Data Engineer At Target