GOWTHAM ALASAKANI

DATA ENGINEERING / USA

AWS DATA ENGINEER

Reliable data.
Real impact.

I build reliable data platforms and scalable pipelines.
Python, PySpark, AWS, and Snowflake — from ingestion to insight.

A data mindset.
An engineering approach.

THE INTERSECTION OF

Raw data.
Real insight.

Python and SQL. From datasets to decisions.

THE EVERYDAY TOOLKIT
PythonSQLAWSApache SparkPrefectdbt
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01 / SELECTED WORK

Built to make
a difference.

A selection of academic and professional work
across analytics, data engineering, and machine learning.

03 SELECTED STORIES

ACADEMIC PROJECT · MACHINE LEARNING

Healthier plants.
Smarter decisions.

A computer vision approach to plant disease detection, built with Python, TensorFlow, and OpenCV.

Python / TensorFlow / OpenCV
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  • Built a plant disease classification solution using Python, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Pandas, and NumPy, performing image collection, dataset organization, preprocessing, feature engineering, and supervised model development across multiple plant disease categories.
  • Developed and trained convolutional neural network models, tuning hyperparameters and comparing baseline and optimized architectures to improve classification accuracy, robustness, and overall model performance.
  • Applied image augmentation techniques including rotation, flipping, and scaling to expand training data diversity, reduce overfitting, and strengthen model generalization across disease categories.
  • Built a reproducible preprocessing-to-evaluation pipeline and optimized data-processing workflows to streamline experimentation, improve processing efficiency, validate structured dataset expansion, and accelerate model iteration.
  • Evaluated and analyzed model results using accuracy, loss curves, confusion matrices, and misclassified samples, identifying performance gaps and guiding preprocessing and model improvements; documented experimental results and performance comparisons across iterations.

PROFESSIONAL WORK · INDEGENE

Data that keeps moving.

Scalable ETL/ELT workflows and validated data products for business reporting.

Dataiku / Python / SQL / Snowflake
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  • Designed, developed, and optimized scalable ETL and ELT pipelines using Dataiku, Python, SQL, and Snowflake to transform complex datasets into reliable, analytics-ready data products that supported business reporting and daily data operations.
  • Wrote and optimized advanced Snowflake SQL queries, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, aggregations, subqueries, and analytical transformations, improving query performance and supporting data analysis, reporting, and downstream business intelligence workloads.
  • Built automated data processing and validation workflows using Python, Pandas, NumPy, Dataiku, and SQL, applying data quality checks, reconciliation rules, exception handling, and monitoring to detect data issues, support corrective actions, and improve pipeline reliability.
  • Established and maintained data governance frameworks, data quality standards, metadata management practices, validation procedures, and operational controls, partnering with Data and Analytics Leads, business units, IT, and offshore teams to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions and improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
  • Managed data engineering delivery across Agile and DevOps environments by coordinating data analysts and engineers, tracking SLAs, milestones, risks, and dependencies, maintaining status reports, and collaborating with onshore and offshore stakeholders to manage delivery and resolve project risks.
  • Improved ETL processes, Snowflake workloads, Dataiku flows, and operational procedures through data profiling, validation, and process testing, reducing processing time and operational risk while supporting dashboard and reporting teams with reliable datasets, decision-ready analysis, governance updates, and executive project status reports.

PROFESSIONAL WORK · ASTIR IT SOLUTION’S

Built for reliable delivery.

AWS data platforms with orchestrated pipelines, automated validation, and production monitoring.

AWS / PySpark / Prefect / dbt
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  • Designed, built, and operated AWS data engineering solutions with Python, PySpark, SparkSQL, Amazon S3, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and Airbyte, developing scalable ingestion and transformation pipelines that integrated APIs, databases, files, and enterprise source systems into analytics-ready data platforms.
  • Developed and maintained Prefect workflows with reusable flows and tasks, scheduled and parameterized deployments, retry logic, failure handling, and recovery strategies monitored production runs through Prefect UI and Cloud to troubleshoot failed workflows and maintain reliable data delivery.
  • Built data quality and validation processes using Python, PySpark, SQL, and dbt tests to detect schema changes, missing records, duplicates, invalid values, and reconciliation issues, improving the reliability of downstream datasets for analytics and reporting.
  • Implemented cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices using Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and Amazon EKS, automating infrastructure provisioning, application builds, testing, deployments, environment promotion, and controlled production releases.
  • Secured and monitored production data platforms using AWS IAM, AWS Secrets Manager, Amazon CloudWatch, S3 security controls, metrics, dashboards, alarms, and centralized logging, applying least-privilege access and proactive monitoring to improve pipeline observability and operational reliability.
  • Partnered with onshore and offshore data engineers, cloud engineers, application teams, and business stakeholders to analyze source systems, assess analytics use cases, integrate data, design scalable solutions, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and troubleshoot production issues across development, test, and production environments.
  • Integrated cloud-native services, including AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, REST APIs, Snowpark, and AWS Step Functions, to enable event-driven data ingestion and distributed data workflows while strengthening data governance, cataloging, technical documentation, and reusable engineering standards for more consistent development and production delivery.

02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE PIPELINES

Curious by nature.
Engineer by choice.

I’m Gowtham, a Data Engineer with experience building scalable pipelines, cloud data platforms, analytics solutions, and machine learning applications.

My work spans AWS data platforms, healthcare and pharmaceutical data, and operational analytics. I focus on data quality, governance, monitoring, and production support to deliver analytics-ready data products.

Experience

THE JOURNEY SO FAR
01AWS Data EngineerAstir IT Solution’s | Naperville, ILOctober 2025 – Present
  • Designed, built, and operated AWS data engineering solutions with Python, PySpark, SparkSQL, Amazon S3, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and Airbyte, developing scalable ingestion and transformation pipelines that integrated APIs, databases, files, and enterprise source systems into analytics-ready data platforms.
  • Developed and maintained Prefect workflows with reusable flows and tasks, scheduled and parameterized deployments, retry logic, failure handling, and recovery strategies monitored production runs through Prefect UI and Cloud to troubleshoot failed workflows and maintain reliable data delivery.
  • Built data quality and validation processes using Python, PySpark, SQL, and dbt tests to detect schema changes, missing records, duplicates, invalid values, and reconciliation issues, improving the reliability of downstream datasets for analytics and reporting.
  • Implemented cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices using Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and Amazon EKS, automating infrastructure provisioning, application builds, testing, deployments, environment promotion, and controlled production releases.
  • Secured and monitored production data platforms using AWS IAM, AWS Secrets Manager, Amazon CloudWatch, S3 security controls, metrics, dashboards, alarms, and centralized logging, applying least-privilege access and proactive monitoring to improve pipeline observability and operational reliability.
  • Partnered with onshore and offshore data engineers, cloud engineers, application teams, and business stakeholders to analyze source systems, assess analytics use cases, integrate data, design scalable solutions, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and troubleshoot production issues across development, test, and production environments.
  • Integrated cloud-native services, including AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, REST APIs, Snowpark, and AWS Step Functions, to enable event-driven data ingestion and distributed data workflows while strengthening data governance, cataloging, technical documentation, and reusable engineering standards for more consistent development and production delivery.
02Data EngineerIndegene | Bengaluru, IndiaJune 2023 – July 2024
  • Designed, developed, and optimized scalable ETL and ELT pipelines using Dataiku, Python, SQL, and Snowflake to transform complex datasets into reliable, analytics-ready data products that supported business reporting and daily data operations.
  • Wrote and optimized advanced Snowflake SQL queries, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, aggregations, subqueries, and analytical transformations, improving query performance and supporting data analysis, reporting, and downstream business intelligence workloads.
  • Built automated data processing and validation workflows using Python, Pandas, NumPy, Dataiku, and SQL, applying data quality checks, reconciliation rules, exception handling, and monitoring to detect data issues, support corrective actions, and improve pipeline reliability.
  • Established and maintained data governance frameworks, data quality standards, metadata management practices, validation procedures, and operational controls, partnering with Data and Analytics Leads, business units, IT, and offshore teams to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions and improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
  • Managed data engineering delivery across Agile and DevOps environments by coordinating data analysts and engineers, tracking SLAs, milestones, risks, and dependencies, maintaining status reports, and collaborating with onshore and offshore stakeholders to manage delivery and resolve project risks.
  • Improved ETL processes, Snowflake workloads, Dataiku flows, and operational procedures through data profiling, validation, and process testing, reducing processing time and operational risk while supporting dashboard and reporting teams with reliable datasets, decision-ready analysis, governance updates, and executive project status reports.
03Data AnalystPrecision Medicine Group | Pune, IndiaOctober 2022 – June 2023
  • Analyzed client operational and business datasets using SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) to identify data trends, discrepancies, operational issues, and process exceptions; translated findings into clear analytical outputs and recommendations for internal and client-facing stakeholders.
  • Executed defined operational processes and analytical workflows by applying data validation, quality checks, reconciliation, and exception analysis across recurring deliverables, investigating discrepancies and documenting results to maintain accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established SOPs and governance requirements.
  • Developed and enhanced Python-based data preparation and reporting workflows using Pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter, automating repetitive data-cleaning, transformation, validation, and reporting activities while improving turnaround time and reducing manual processing effort.
  • Collaborated with Senior Data Analysts, Operations Delivery Leads, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across time zones to investigate client questions, test new or modified operational procedures, validate process changes, and recommend improvements that increased workflow efficiency and delivery quality.
  • Maintained SOPs, process documentation, data definitions, validation procedures, testing results, and operational metrics while coordinating multiple client tasks, delivering analytical results within established timelines, and conducting secondary research and root-cause analysis to support continuous process improvement and client delivery.
THE TOOLKITSkills & technologies

Programming & Analysis

Python, SQL, PySpark, SparkSQL, Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter, Scikit-learn, SQLAlchemy, Statistical Analysis, Feature Engineering

Data Engineering & Platforms

ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Dataiku, Snowflake, Snowpark, Databricks, dbt, Airbyte, Apache Spark, Prefect

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Azure, S3, EKS, Lambda, IAM, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Databases & Business Intelligence

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Advanced SQL, CTEs, Window Functions, Query Optimization, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Power Query, Pivot Tables, KPI Reporting

Data Quality & Governance

Data Validation, Reconciliation, Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Monitoring, Production Support, Incident Management, SLA Management, UAT, SOP Compliance

Machine Learning & Delivery

TensorFlow, OpenCV, CNNs, Image Augmentation, Model Evaluation, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Stakeholder Management, Technical Documentation, Healthcare Analytics, Pharmaceutical Data

THE FOUNDATIONEducation & learning

M.S. Applied Computer Science

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri · Aug 2024 – Dec 2025

B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

GITAM University

Sep 2020 – May 2024
Certification
  • DATAIKU Core Designer Certificate

03 / GOOD THINGS START WITH A CONVERSATION

Let’s build
what’s next.

Open to data engineering, cloud data platform, and analytics engineering opportunities.

Let’s talk about the work ↗