I am a Data & ML Engineer/Analyst with a background in Databases and OS support, proficient in Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL from the University of Birmingham's data analytics boot camp. I have a strong passion for uncovering hidden insights in large structured, semi-structured, and raw data, and I enjoy translating complex findings into actionable recommendations. I thrive on collaboration across diverse teams to deliver precise and impactful analyses. With ~25 years of experience with Teradata, I have hands-on expertise in Teradata performance tuning, Query Grid, data migrations, teradataml/ClearScape, backup solutions, and operating on Unix/Linux platforms with shell scripting. I am actively expanding my ML skills (regression, classification, deep learning with scikit-learn and TensorFlow) and building RAG & LLM based apps using Python, Streamlit, Django, and Hugging Face models.

M. Nawaz Yar Khan

I am a Data & ML Engineer/Analyst with a background in Databases and OS support, proficient in Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL from the University of Birmingham's data analytics boot camp. I have a strong passion for uncovering hidden insights in large structured, semi-structured, and raw data, and I enjoy translating complex findings into actionable recommendations. I thrive on collaboration across diverse teams to deliver precise and impactful analyses. With ~25 years of experience with Teradata, I have hands-on expertise in Teradata performance tuning, Query Grid, data migrations, teradataml/ClearScape, backup solutions, and operating on Unix/Linux platforms with shell scripting. I am actively expanding my ML skills (regression, classification, deep learning with scikit-learn and TensorFlow) and building RAG & LLM based apps using Python, Streamlit, Django, and Hugging Face models.

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I am a Data & ML Engineer/Analyst with a background in Databases and OS support, proficient in Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL from the University of Birmingham’s data analytics boot camp. I have a strong passion for uncovering hidden insights in large structured, semi-structured, and raw data, and I enjoy translating complex findings into actionable recommendations. I thrive on collaboration across diverse teams to deliver precise and impactful analyses.

With ~25 years of experience with Teradata, I have hands-on expertise in Teradata performance tuning, Query Grid, data migrations, teradataml/ClearScape, backup solutions, and operating on Unix/Linux platforms with shell scripting. I am actively expanding my ML skills (regression, classification, deep learning with scikit-learn and TensorFlow) and building RAG & LLM based apps using Python, Streamlit, Django, and Hugging Face models.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

PS Consultant at Teradata UK Pvt Limited
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Led data migration initiatives and complex migration-related tasks in the EMEA region. Optimized big-table queries by adjusting table definitions and query structures; configured and tested Query Grid in cloud environments; coordinated data mover deployments across multiple cloud systems; contributed to OS security hardening and DR testing activities; facilitated LDAP configuration on cloud deployments.
Data Migration / BAR consultant at Teradata UK Pvt Limited
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed migrations and backup/ BAR solution consultations and delivery for Teradata customers across the EMEA region. Supported Sales/Pre-sales in positioning migration & BAR services.
Change Control Specialist at Teradata UK Pvt Limited
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Part of the regional International Change Control team responsible for major/minor Teradata upgrades, configuration changes, and expansions across international sites, including Hadoop upgrades.
Senior Systems Engineer / TAM at Teradata UK Pvt Limited
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Upgrades and hardware expansions for Teradata environments; hands-on experience with ECO systems (TMSM, Viewpoint, Datamover) and various hardware platforms; led offshore/on-site support and technical escalation.
Technical Team Lead / Senior Systems Engineer at NCR/Teradata Lahore, Pakistan
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Team Lead providing on-site and remote support for critical DWH installations, data migrations, NetBackup/NetVault, storage libraries, and related infrastructure. Key projects included Mobilink DWH, Bank Alfalah DWH, Ufone DWH, and large-scale data migrations and tape library setups.
Network Engineer at SIEMENS Pakistan
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
ITS department IT support managing LAN/WAN for branch offices and providing end-user IT support including internet/email (Exchange). Provided on-site and remote support during the early years.

Education

B.Sc. in electrical (communications) Engineering at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Teradata Certified Master
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Teradata Certified Support Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Vantage Associate 2.3 Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Vantage Cloud Lake Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Vantage Administration Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Teradata Internal Architecture Foundation program
March 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Advanced Learning Algorithms (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Financial Services