I am a cloud-focused data engineer with 15+ years in IT, specializing in Azure data engineering, data migration, and scalable pipelines. I have a proven track record in building cloud-native data solutions, optimizing architectures, and enabling BI, analytics, and ML initiatives in Azure. I thrive in cross-functional teams, emphasize governance and performance, and continuously improve data platforms using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, and related services. I am passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and driving business outcomes.

Crescent Faruq

I am a cloud-focused data engineer with 15+ years in IT, specializing in Azure data engineering, data migration, and scalable pipelines. I have a proven track record in building cloud-native data solutions, optimizing architectures, and enabling BI, analytics, and ML initiatives in Azure. I thrive in cross-functional teams, emphasize governance and performance, and continuously improve data platforms using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, and related services. I am passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and driving business outcomes.

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I am a cloud-focused data engineer with 15+ years in IT, specializing in Azure data engineering, data migration, and scalable pipelines. I have a proven track record in building cloud-native data solutions, optimizing architectures, and enabling BI, analytics, and ML initiatives in Azure.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, emphasize governance and performance, and continuously improve data platforms using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, and related services. I am passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and driving business outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr Azure Data Engineer at Technologia Corporation
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented enterprise-grade data pipelines using Azure Synapse and Fabric, supporting analytics workloads across multiple business domains. Built hybrid ETL pipelines ingesting data from on-premises databases into Azure Data Lake Gen2 and Fabric Lakehouses. Optimized performance with SQL tuning and Spark optimization; Owned production support and CI/CD integration.
Azure Data Engineer/ Architect at Optimal Selection Ltd.
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Built Power BI dashboards integrating with Synapse and Azure SQL for executive analytics. Implemented incremental refresh, DAX measures, and optimized relationships for performance. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and semantic layers. Developed ETL workflows and dimensional data models for analytics.
Cloud Data Engineer / Architect at PanGlobal Systems Ltd
February 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Migrated on-prem EComm & LCMS applications to AWS Cloud; modernized heterogeneous databases from MSSQL to PostgreSQL; designed and operationalized scalable data pipelines, migrating datasets from S3 to Redshift via AWS Glue ETL; developed HiveQL transformations on EMR and built dashboards in QuickSight.
Cloud Engineer at NetAct Inc
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019
Developed cloud-based data solutions using Azure SQL Database and Data Lake; automated ETL using Azure Data Factory; built real-time data processing with Azure Stream Analytics and Event Hub; implemented CI/CD pipelines and monitoring.
Database Administrator at Canada’s Regulatory Business Solution Ltd
March 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017
Managed SQL Server environments, implemented backups/restores, migration across data centers; designed automated processes and improved performance tuning; supported data governance and security.
Information Technology Analyst at Lily Jewellery Manufacturing
April 1, 2012 - February 29, 2016
Designed and maintained website architecture, hosted CMS-based sites, and implemented backups; managed IT projects and vendor collaborations to cut costs; supported BI dashboards and reporting.
IT Officer at Northern University Bangladesh
June 1, 2010 - February 29, 2012
Managed user permissions, web server performance, and maintenance of Library Automation System and Student Information System; developed training materials and digital resources.
Web Developer at IRIS TECHNOLOGY BANGLADESH
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010
Worked on domain registration and web hosting; maintained CMS-driven sites, tracked performance, and collaborated with teams to enhance user experience.

Education

MSc & BSc in Science at University of Rajshahi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer, University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics, University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
SCS_3931 Microsoft Azure Administrator, University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Advance BigData and Predictive Analytics, York University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Microsoft Azure Certified SysOps Admin – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
AWS Certified SysOps Admin – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Retail, Healthcare, Education, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services