Vinila Chowdary

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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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