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I am a seasoned Data Architect and engineering leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, real-time data streaming, and AI/ML-powered data systems that empower business decisions. I lead cross-functional teams, implement Data Mesh and Lakehouse strategies (Databricks, Iceberg), and champion data governance and security to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable analytics across the enterprise. I’m passionate about building future-ready data ecosystems that reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and unlock AI-driven insights.…I am a seasoned Data Architect and engineering leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, real-time data streaming, and AI/ML-powered data systems that empower business decisions. I lead cross-functional teams, implement Data Mesh and Lakehouse strategies (Databricks, Iceberg), and champion data governance and security to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable analytics across the enterprise. I’m passionate about building future-ready data ecosystems that reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and unlock AI-driven insights.

Andy Junaid

Data Analyst, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, +5

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I am a seasoned Data Architect and engineering leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, real-time data streaming, and AI/ML-powered data systems that empower business decisions. I lead cross-functional teams, implement Data Mesh and Lakehouse strategies (Databricks, Iceberg), and champion data governance and security to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable analytics across the enterprise. I’m passionate about building future-ready data ecosystems that reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and unlock AI-driven insights.…I am a seasoned Data Architect and engineering leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, real-time data streaming, and AI/ML-powered data systems that empower business decisions. I lead cross-functional teams, implement Data Mesh and Lakehouse strategies (Databricks, Iceberg), and champion data governance and security to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable analytics across the enterprise. I’m passionate about building future-ready data ecosystems that reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and unlock AI-driven insights.

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I am a seasoned Data Architect and engineering leader with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, real-time data streaming, and AI/ML-powered data systems that empower business decisions.

I lead cross-functional teams, implement Data Mesh and Lakehouse strategies (Databricks, Iceberg), and champion data governance and security to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable analytics across the enterprise. I’m passionate about building future-ready data ecosystems that reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and unlock AI-driven insights.

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Data Architect at Anchor

December 1, 2021 - Present

Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Data Architecture supporting Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, and cloud-based analytics. Developed real-time data pipelines with Apache Flink and Kafka, reducing latency for mission-critical applications. Led modernization of legacy ETL pipelines to serverless and containerized workflows (AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, dbt) for improved efficiency. Integrated LLM-powered data analytics using LangChain and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone) to enable AI-driven decision-making. Established data governance standards with Collibra and Alation ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2. Optimized Lakehouse architecture (Databricks & Iceberg) to enhance data accessibility for ML workloads.

Principal Data Engineer at Petra Power

November 30, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Designed and deployed enterprise-scale Data Warehousing solutions on Snowflake, Redshift, and BigQuery, improving query performance. Led development of real-time analytics platforms with Apache Kafka and Spark Streaming significantly reducing latency. Implemented ETL automation pipelines using Airflow, dbt, Talend, and Informatica to boost data processing efficiency. Migrated on-premise data systems to AWS and GCP cloud-native architectures, lowering infrastructure costs. Spearheaded data governance initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and enhanced data cataloging and lineage tracking.

Data Engineer / Data Analyst at Mindstorm Studios

May 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Designed and developed scalable ETL pipelines using Apache NiFi and Talend to ensure seamless data integration across multiple business units. Optimized PostgreSQL and MySQL databases by restructuring indexes and enhancing query performance. Created interactive Tableau and Power BI dashboards for real-time analytics and data-driven decision-making. Conducted in-depth data analysis to support marketing, operations, and finance teams, improving revenue forecasting and customer retention. Developed automated data validation processes ensuring data integrity and consistency across reporting systems. Implemented data security measures protecting sensitive business data in alignment with best practices and compliance standards.

Data Architect at Anchor

December 1, 2021 - Present

Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Data Architecture supporting Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, and cloud-based analytics. Developed real-time data pipelines with Apache Flink and Kafka to reduce latency for mission-critical applications. Led modernization of legacy ETL pipelines to serverless and containerized workflows using AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, and dbt. Integrated LLM-powered data analytics using LangChain and vector databases FAISS and Pinecone to enable AI-driven decision-making. Established data governance standards with Collibra and Alation, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2). Optimized Lakehouse architecture on Databricks and Iceberg to enhance data accessibility for ML workloads.

Principal Data Engineer at Petra Power

November 30, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Designed and deployed enterprise-scale Data Warehousing solutions on Snowflake, Redshift, and BigQuery to improve query performance. Led development of real-time analytics platforms using Apache Kafka and Spark Streaming resulting in significant latency reductions. Implemented ETL automation pipelines using Airflow, dbt, Talend, and Informatica to improve data processing efficiency. Migrated on-premise data systems to AWS and GCP cloud-native architectures, reducing infrastructure costs. Spearheaded data governance initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and optimized data cataloging and lineage tracking.

Data Engineer / Data Analyst at Mindstorm Studios

May 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Designed and developed scalable ETL pipelines using Apache NiFi and Talend to enable seamless data integration across multiple business units. Optimized PostgreSQL and MySQL databases through indexing and query performance enhancements. Created interactive dashboards with Tableau and Power BI to support real-time analytics and data-driven decision-making. Conducted in-depth data analysis to assist marketing, operations, and finance teams in improving revenue forecasting and customer retention. Developed automated data validation processes ensuring data integrity and implemented data security measures aligning with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Data Architect at Anchor

December 1, 2021 - November 7, 2025

Designed and implemented enterprise-wide data architecture supporting Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, and cloud analytics. Developed real-time data pipelines with Apache Flink and Kafka, reducing latency for mission-critical applications. Led modernization of legacy ETL pipelines to serverless and containerized workflows (AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, dbt), improving efficiency by 40%. Integrated LLM-powered analytics using LangChain and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone) enabling AI-driven decision-making. Established data governance standards with Collibra and Alation, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2). Optimized Lakehouse architecture (Databricks & Iceberg) to improve data accessibility for ML workloads.

Principal Data Engineer at Petra Power

November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Designed and deployed enterprise-scale data warehousing on Snowflake, Redshift, and BigQuery, improving query performance by 50%. Led development of real-time analytics platforms using Apache Kafka and Spark Streaming, reducing latency by 60%. Implemented ETL automation pipelines with Airflow, dbt, Talend, and Informatica, boosting data processing efficiency by 30%. Migrated on-premises data systems to AWS and GCP cloud-native architectures, reducing infrastructure costs by 35%. Spearheaded data governance initiatives, enhancing data cataloging and lineage tracking.

Data Engineer / Data Analyst at Mindstorm Studios

May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017

Designed and developed scalable ETL pipelines with Apache NiFi and Talend, enabling seamless data integration across business units. Optimized PostgreSQL and MySQL databases with index and query improvements, delivering substantial performance gains. Created interactive Tableau and Power BI dashboards for real-time analytics, supporting data-driven decision-making. Analyzed data to support marketing, operations, and finance, improving revenue forecasting and customer retention. Implemented automated data validation and security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.