Vishal Kumar

Technical Lead - Database Engineer
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly experienced Database Developer, Analyst, and Engineering Professional with over 13 years of success in designing and delivering scalable data solutions across diverse industries including Supply Chain, Banking, and Media. Proven expertise in ETL development, data warehousing, and advanced analytics, leveraging both on-premise and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure) to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and enable data-driven decision-making for complex enterprise environments.

Work

London Stock Exchange Group
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Technical Lead, Database Engineer

Bengaluru, India, India

Summary

Leading database engineering initiatives at LSEG, designing and optimizing ETL pipelines and cloud infrastructure to ensure high-performance data analytics and strategic business insights.

Highlights

Designed and optimized complex ETL pipelines using native and cloud-based SQL to efficiently process large-scale datasets, ensuring high performance.

Built and deployed high-performance data processing workflows leveraging Python and Apache Spark for advanced analytics.

Managed cloud-based infrastructure on AWS and Azure, including data lake creation, warehouse integration, and robust security configurations.

Designed and implemented dimensional data models (star and snowflake schemas) within Oracle (12c) and Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to support efficient reporting and business intelligence.

Developed and maintained enterprise data warehouses using Oracle (12c) and SQL Server 2019, integrating diverse data sources and optimizing storage, indexing, and retrieval for high performance.

UBS
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Associate Director

Pune, India, India

Summary

Directed end-to-end data integration workflows and pipeline development at UBS, driving significant efficiency gains and establishing robust data governance frameworks.

Highlights

Automated manual data processing tasks using Python, achieving a ~60-hour daily reduction in operational effort and significantly improving efficiency.

Led data modeling and data mapping initiatives from the ground up to support new data flows and system integrations across multiple platforms.

Implemented complex Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) and workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow, alongside enterprise schedulers like UC4 and Control-M.

Established comprehensive data governance frameworks using Informatica IDQ, enforcing data quality and compliance standards across large-scale, complex datasets.

Western Digital
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Staff Engineer

Bangalore, India, India

Summary

Engineered scalable data integration solutions and automated critical processes at Western Digital, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling data-driven insights.

Highlights

Automated manual processes and recurring user requests using Python, saving approximately 20 weekly hours and 10 daily processing hours.

Developed Python scripts for bulk schema changes and automated deployments to databases, enhancing efficiency and reliability.

Built analytical dashboards using Tableau and Power BI, providing critical insights for material planning, fill rate, inventory, and production.

Led and mentored junior team members, ensuring timely and quality delivery of data solutions.

Designed and implemented dimensional data models (star and snowflake schemas) within Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to support efficient reporting and business intelligence.

Luxoft
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Senior Programmer

Krakow, Poland, Poland

Summary

Developed and optimized database objects and processes at Luxoft, ensuring high availability and data quality for UAT environments.

Highlights

Created SQL Loader scripts and External Tables for efficient loading of source files in flat file formats (txt and csv).

Developed optimized Oracle PL/SQL Procedures, Triggers, Packages, and Functions, alongside other database objects, to model and map data.

Performance tuned complex SQL queries and investigated data quality issues to maintain high availability for UAT environments.

Société Generali
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Specialist Database Developer

Bangalore, India, India

Summary

Managed task allocation and developed comprehensive ETL solutions for Société Générale, ensuring robust data integration and regulatory reporting.

Highlights

Managed task allocation and ensured successful delivery by team members, optimizing workflow efficiency.

Prepared data models and data mapping from scratch for new data flows and system integrations.

Created PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, and functions for extracting, transforming, and loading data from diverse files into the corporate warehouse.

Developed new and enhanced existing BOXI reports on top of the Trade repository for Client reporting, improving data accessibility and insights.

Created UC4/One Automation workflows to schedule new PL/SQL and Unix Jobs, streamlining operational processes.

Accenture
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Application Development Senior Analyst

Bangalore, India, India

Summary

Developed and optimized PL/SQL and UNIX Shell scripts at Accenture, streamlining processes and ensuring high availability of ETL tools.

Highlights

Prepared Technical Requirement Documents and executed Unit Test Cases post-coding, ensuring solution quality.

Developed PL/SQL and UNIX Shell scripts, performing SQL tuning to enhance application performance.

Automated manual processes and reports using UNIX Shell scripting, saving approximately 40 hours of weekly manual effort.

Administered IBM B2B Sterling, troubleshooting business process failures and maintaining high availability of the ETL tool.

Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets
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Senior Software Engineer

Noida, India, India

Summary

Supported SUMMIT Tool and developed PL/SQL packages and scripts in Oracle at Genpact.

Highlights

Provided critical support for the SUMMIT Tool, ensuring operational continuity.

Developed PL/SQL Packages and scripts in Oracle to meet specific business requirements.

HCL Technologies
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Software Engineer

Noida, India, India

Summary

Supported software development lifecycle activities at HCL Technologies, including requirements, development, testing, and client interaction.

Highlights

Prepared Business Requirement Documents and Technical Requirement Documents, ensuring clear project scope and execution.

Developed PL/SQL Programs and performed SQL Tuning to optimize application performance.

Provided extensive bug fixing and UAT support for various modules, including SIT and ORT phases.

Acted as the single point of contact between client and offshore teams while onsite in Sweden, facilitating seamless communication and project delivery.

Education

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
Bidar, India, India

Bachelor of Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Awards

Spot Award

Awarded By

Société Générale

Awarded a Spot Award within three months of joining Société Générale for delivering high-performance code for a complex requirement.

ACE Awards

Awarded By

Accenture

Received ACE awards for two consecutive quarters at Accenture for consistently adding significant value to clients.

Best New Joiner Award

Awarded By

HCL

Recognized as the best new joiner at HCL in 2011, demonstrating rapid integration and impact.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming & Scripting

Python, PL/SQL, SQL, T-SQL, UNIX Shell Script.

Databases

Oracle (11g-19c, 12c), MS SQL Server (2016/2019), Amazon Redshift, Aurora Databases.

Cloud Platforms

AWS (Glue, S3, Redshift, Lambda), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks).

Big Data Technologies

Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, Spark Streaming, Databricks, Delta Lake.

ETL & Data Integration

ETL Development, Data Warehousing, SQL Loader, External Tables, Informatica IDQ, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Power BI, Tableau, Google Dialogflow, SAP/BO, BOXI.

Workflow & Orchestration

Apache Airflow, UC4, Control-M, CISCO Tidal.

DevOps & CI/CD

Git, Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, JIRA, ServiceNow, Terraform.

Data Governance & Quality

Data Governance Frameworks, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Data Mapping, Dimensional Data Modeling (Star, Snowflake Schemas), SCD Implementation.

Methodologies & Practices

Agile, TDD (Test-Driven Development), Performance Tuning, Cross-cultural Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Problem-Solving.