Data Platforms: Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory
Sourav Bhowmik
Azure Data Platform Engineer
Leeds
Summary
Data Engineer & Azure Data Platform Specialist with 14+ years of experience in data warehousing, ETL development, and cloud data engineering. Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, PySpark, SQL, and ADLS Gen2 for building scalable data pipelines and modern data architectures.
Proven experience in data modeling, performance tuning, and big data processing, with hands-on expertise in Spark, distributed systems, and batch/stream processing. Skilled in data migration, cloud transformation, and implementing Medallion architecture on Azure.
Experienced in SQL Server (Always On), MySQL replication, TDE, IAM, and data security best practices. Adept at CI/CD, automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Additionally, hands-on expertise in AI-driven data solutions, including building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems using Azure AI Foundry, Databricks Agent Bricks, and Mosaic AI, enabling intelligent data retrieval and advanced analytics use cases.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Azure Data Platform Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Leeds, United Kingdom
04.2022 - Current
- Azure Level 3 Data Support Engineer specializing in cloud data platforms, incident management, and production support.
- Managed 100+ ETL and ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, ensuring reliable data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows.
- Maintained and supported 50+ Databricks workspaces and Delta Live Tables (DLT) pipelines, ensuring
performance, stability, and scalability. - Led the migration of over 300 on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure, enabling cloud modernization and improved system availability.
- Resolved 1,000+ production incidents within defined SLAs
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs), and platform components.
- Enforced cloud security best practices, strengthening data protection.
- Utilized Azure Application Insights for proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization across cloud applications and services.
- Contributed to one of the UK's largest cloud transformation programs, delivering end-to-end issue
- resolution, troubleshooting, and production support across the project lifecycle.
- Delivered £600K in annual cost savings by optimizing cloud resource utilization, improving Databricks infrastructure efficiency, and enhancing workload performance.
MSSQL Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata, India
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances (both on-premises and in the cloud).
- Manage and monitor SQL Server databases across multiple environments (development, testing, production).
- Perform regular database maintenance tasks, such as backups, restores, database re-indexing, and integrity checks.
- Monitor and tune database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and resolving performance issues.
- Analyze and troubleshoot database-related issues, including deadlocks, blocking, and slow queries.
- Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies using techniques such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Database Mirroring.
- Automate routine DBA tasks such as monitoring, backups, and deployments using scripts and tools (PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL Agent).
- Successfully upgraded multiple databases from SQL Server 2008 R2 and 2012 to more advanced versions, such as SQL Server 2014, 2016, and 2019.
- Managed PI data with Always Encrypted, TDE (Transport Data Encryption), SQL Auditing, and user permissions management.
- Proven experience in database design and development using SQL Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL.
- Proficient in database administrative skills, such as AlwaysOn and Data Warehousing.
Technical Lead
Webgen Technologies Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, India
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Plan, design, develop, debug, implement
- Modify existing software to: correct errors, allow it to function in new operating environments, or improve performance through DB monitoring, improving Stored procedure.
- R&D is recommend to improvements to project coding standards.
- Work remotely in a team environment with shared code, disciplined use of source code control and process documentation.
- Improve software quality by conducting systems analysis, and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Amazon server install and maintenance .Load balancing in Amazon server EC2
Programmer Analyst
Itrix IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata, India
01.2014 - 07.2014
- PHP developer with MySQL.
- Technology used: PHP, MSSQL, AJAX, JQUERY, SYMPHONY framework.
Sr. Software Engineer
MPS Infotech Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata, India
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Frontend website developer
- Technology used : PHP, MYSQL,AJAX,JQUERY, codeigniter framework
Software Developer
Endue Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata, India
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Frontend website developer
- Technology used : PHP, MYSQL,AJAX,JQUERY, codeigniter framework
Skills
Azure data management
Azure Databricks proficiency
Database administration
Teamwork and collaboration
Critical thinking for problem-solving
DevOps practices
High availability and disaster recovery
Cost optimisation ,monitoring and observability
Incident management strategies
Backup and recovery strategies
Data governance ,security and compliance measures
Data encryption strategies and data protection
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science(Hons)
Vidyasagar University
West Bengal2004
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
West Bengal University & Technology
West Bengal2010
TECHNICAL STACK
Azure Data Factory (ADF), ETL/ELT Pipelines • Azure Databricks (PySpark, DLT pipelines, Data Governance) • Databricks Predictive Optimization • Azure Synapse Analytics (Data Warehousing) • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), Blob Storage • Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance • MSSQL Performance Tuning • Data Modeling (Star Schema, Medallion Architecture) Professional summary Professional Skills Technical Skills • CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps), Automation • Data Migration (On-Prem to Azure, Azure DMS) • Databricks AI (Mosaic AI, Agent Bricks, RAG Systems)
Certification
AZ-305:Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2026)
Teaching students ,Continuous learning through random YouTube videos,Playing cricket,
Passionate about teaching and knowledge sharing, regularly mentoring peers on newly learned technologies
Accomplishments
- Led data platform architecture for a large-scale UK transformation project, migrating enterprise data systems to Azure Cloud
- Designed and implemented modern data architecture (Lakehouse/Medallion), enabling scalable and high-performance data processing
- Delivered seamless on-prem to cloud migration, ensuring data integrity, security, and minimal downtime
- Acted as Data Architect & Lead Engineer (TCS), driving best practices and mentoring teams during cloud transformation
Work Availability
monday
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Affiliations
- Data Colleague of the year
- Active participant in TCS data engineering and Azure cloud learning communities
- Passionate about mentoring and teaching technology concepts to peers
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
Databases & Tools: SQL Server (SSMS), MySQL Workbench
AI , Cloud & Storage: Azure ADLS Gen2, Blob Storage, Azure AI Foundry
Development: Visual Studio Code
Ticket Tool : ServiceNow
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring, simplifying complex technologies for learners and peers
Actively explore new tools and concepts via blogs and videos, and apply them through structured monthly learning goals
Demonstrates strong ownership, consistency, and continuous improvement mindset
Playing cricket with all my colleagues and friends
Timeline
Azure Data Platform Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2022 - Current
MSSQL Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 04.2022
Technical Lead
Webgen Technologies Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2015
Programmer Analyst
Itrix IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2014
Sr. Software Engineer
MPS Infotech Pvt. Ltd
12.2012 - 01.2014
Software Developer
Endue Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor - Computer Science(Hons)
Vidyasagar University
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
West Bengal University & Technology