Vinila Chowdary

[email protected] +1(913)-284-2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getconnectwithvinila/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Data Engineer and Full Stack Developer with 15+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance data and AI solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Expert in Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), RESTful API design, SQLAlchemy ORM, and microservices architecture. Hands-on with React, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue, EKS), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven track record integrating AI/ML (OpenAI, LLM orchestration), semantic search, and specialized databases (PostgreSQL, Neo4j, vector DBs) for enterprise applications. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver clean, production-ready code and optimize system performance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Data Engineer
09/2023 - Present
Amtrak , Washington DC
Architected and delivered scalable data pipelines using Python (PySpark, FastAPI), Azure Databricks, and RESTful APIs for enterprise analytics
Built and optimized ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging SQLAlchemy ORM, PostgreSQL, and Azure Synapse, reducing query execution time and improving data quality
Developed microservices and REST APIs with FastAPI and Flask, integrating with PostgreSQL and managed via Docker and Kubernetes for high availability
Orchestrated batch and streaming workflows using Apache Airflow, Azure Functions, and event-driven triggers, automating over 150 production jobs
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for automated testing, deployment, and version control of Python-based workloads
Optimized PostgreSQL databases through advanced indexing, partitioning, and query tuning for improved reporting and analytics performance
Designed metadata repositories and configuration management using Cosmos DB, supporting audit logging and workflow execution tracking
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions, participating in design reviews and Agile delivery
Applied data governance and MDM practices, ensuring data lineage, quality, and compliance across distributed systems
Secured enterprise data with Azure AD, Key Vault, RBAC, and managed identities, aligning with regulatory standards
Provisioned infrastructure using Terraform and ARM templates for scalable, policy-driven deployments
Integrated data from PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and cloud storage, supporting robust analytics and reporting pipelines
Senior Data Engineer
10/2020 - 08/2023
Northwest Health Services Inc , Saint Joseph, MO
Developed and optimized ETL/ELT pipelines using Python (FastAPI, PySpark), Azure Databricks, and RESTful APIs for healthcare data integration
Engineered event-driven ingestion and streaming with Azure Event Hubs, Functions, and Data Factory, supporting real-time data processing
Built and tuned PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases, leveraging SQLAlchemy ORM, indexing, and partitioning for high-performance analytics
Implemented microservices and REST APIs with FastAPI and Flask, containerized with Docker and orchestrated via Kubernetes
Automated CI/CD workflows using Bitbucket, Git, and PyTest for continuous integration and deployment of Python-based solutions
Applied data governance, MDM, and metadata management for healthcare claims, EHR, and insurance data, ensuring compliance and quality
Integrated EHR, lab, and insurance platforms using REST APIs, PyODBC, and Azure Functions for seamless interoperability
Provisioned infrastructure with Terraform, supporting secure, scalable deployments on Azure and maintaining HIPAA compliance
Monitored and resolved production issues using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Python utilities for reliable pipeline operations
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical implementations and participate in design reviews
Data Engineer
10/2017 - 10/2020
Social Security Administration , Baltimore, MD
Developed RESTful APIs and microservices with FastAPI and PostgreSQL, deployed via Docker, Uvicorn, and NGINX for asynchronous model consumption
Engineered scalable ETL/ELT frameworks using Python, PySpark, and Azure Data Factory for mortgage and credit-risk analytics
Optimized data warehouses (Azure SQL, Oracle) with advanced partitioning, replication, and SQLAlchemy ORM for real-time reporting
Automated monitoring and failover using Python and Azure Monitor APIs, achieving high availability and SLA compliance
Built distributed data processing clusters with Apache Spark, Kafka, and AKS, supporting low-latency event-driven architectures
Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and ARM templates for secure, standardized deployments
Integrated ML pipelines with Azure ML, TensorFlow, and Databricks, supporting predictive analytics and feature engineering
Collaborated with product and data teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and participate in design discussions
Data Engineer
08/2015 - 09/2017
Santander Bank , Boston, MA (Offshore)
Developed and optimized data pipelines in Amazon Redshift and AWS, integrating multi-source financial data for analytics and ML workloads
Leveraged Python, SQL, and ETL frameworks to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions for banking analytics
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features and optimize system performance in distributed environments

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified
Azure Certified

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