Arathi Ashok
Software Engineer / Data Engineer
About
Results-driven Data Engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over 2 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable ETL pipelines and data architectures in both cloud and on-prem environments. Proficient in Python, SQL, Spark, and Databricks, with proven success leveraging Azure to enhance data infrastructure and automate ingestion workflows. Improved pipeline throughput by 98% and delivered 40+ sprint deliverables in Agile teams, translating business requirements into robust, high-performance data solutions for informed decision-making.
Education
- Master of Computer Science
- University: The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Period: Aug 2023 - May 2025
- GPA: 3.78/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Text Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Security, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, GenAI Tools
- Bachelor of Technology (Honors) : Computer Science & Engineering
- University: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala, India
- Period: Aug 2016 - Oct 2020
- GPA: 8.18/10.0
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Technologies, Cloud Computing
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C#, PowerShell, SQL
- Data Modeling & Storage: Azure SQL DB, MySQL, Oracle DB, Data Lake Storage, BigQuery
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure Services - Data Factory, Databricks, Datalake, Storage Explorer, Azure DevOps
- Big Data Technologies: Pyspark, Spark, SparkSQL, Hadoop (familiar)
- DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Containerization (Docker – familiar)
- Workflow Orchestration: Azure Data Factory, Airflow (familiar), CI/CD (Azure DevOps), ETL/ELT
- Web development: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flask, .NET
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, TDD (exposed), SDLC
Work Experience
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Employer: The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Period: Aug 2023 - May 2025
- BIM Software Developer Intern
- Employer: Modern Companies Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
- Period: May 2024 - Aug 2024
- Data Engineer
- Employer: LTIMindtree Limited, Karnataka, India
- Period: Mar 2021 - July 2023
Academic Projects
Electronic Voting System
A secure electronic voting system with authentication.
Salvator: Accident Detection
Real-time accident detection system with emergency alerts.
Library Management System
A web-based system for library operations.
Certifications
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
- DP900 : Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- AZ900 : Microsoft Azure Fundamentals