I'm a Senior Data Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering end-to-end data platform solutions in cloud environments. I design, develop, and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures on Azure, leveraging Databricks, Synapse, SSIS, and Python to turn raw data into actionable insights. I enjoy leading teams, guiding projects from discovery through deployment, and communicating complex data concepts to business stakeholders. I have solid experience in data governance, data quality, and BI delivery using Power BI and MicroStrategy, with a track record of migration from on-prem to cloud and enabling self-service analytics.

Nithya Selvaraj

I'm a Senior Data Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering end-to-end data platform solutions in cloud environments. I design, develop, and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures on Azure, leveraging Databricks, Synapse, SSIS, and Python to turn raw data into actionable insights. I enjoy leading teams, guiding projects from discovery through deployment, and communicating complex data concepts to business stakeholders. I have solid experience in data governance, data quality, and BI delivery using Power BI and MicroStrategy, with a track record of migration from on-prem to cloud and enabling self-service analytics.

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I’m a Senior Data Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering end-to-end data platform solutions in cloud environments. I design, develop, and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures on Azure, leveraging Databricks, Synapse, SSIS, and Python to turn raw data into actionable insights.

I enjoy leading teams, guiding projects from discovery through deployment, and communicating complex data concepts to business stakeholders. I have solid experience in data governance, data quality, and BI delivery using Power BI and MicroStrategy, with a track record of migration from on-prem to cloud and enabling self-service analytics.

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Work Experience

Senior Data Services Specialist at QBE Insurance
October 1, 2021 - November 9, 2025
Led data migration and modernization efforts, creating data factories, pipelines, linked services, and triggers in Azure Data Factory to automate workflows. Migrated legacy stored procedures to Databricks notebook workflow and configured Synapse entries to ensure end-to-end pipeline execution. Built SSIS packages for ETL of fact and dimension data, implemented complex T-SQL procedures, and conducted cost-benefit analyses to optimize ETL processes. Participated in QA activities, code reviews, and standardization of data transformation artifacts. Designed relational data stores and data marts, developed reports (SSRS) and dashboards (Power BI) to enable business insight. Worked on cross-source data migration from legacy systems to the enterprise data store, with emphasis on data quality and performance tuning.
Senior SQL Developer at Motion Industries
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Designed and developed ETL processes using SSIS for loading fact and dimension tables, including handling Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD Type 1/2) and complex transforms. Built data marts and published analytical reports using SSRS, MDX queries for OLAP cubes, and dashboards for business stakeholders. Implemented custom logging, code reviews, and CI/CD integration to ensure SLA adherence and maintainability. Conducted data profiling, performance tuning of T-SQL queries, and migration of historical data into the enterprise warehouse.
SQL Developer at NSW Ministry of Health
January 31, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Provided database development and production support, delivering reliable ETL processes and reporting solutions for health data. Engaged in data modeling and SQL development to support health analytics and regulatory reporting.
SQL Developer at Commonwealth Bank of Australia
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
APAC reporting-focused role involving SSIS-based ETL development, complex SQL queries, and MDX usage for analytical reporting. Implemented data extraction, transformation, and loading from multiple sources to support financial and corporate reporting needs.
Technical Lead at Tech Mahindra
January 31, 2016 - January 31, 2016
Led ETL and data integration efforts, migrating legacy DTS packages to SSIS 2012, developing enterprise reports via SSRS, and guiding team delivery. Worked on data migration and data warehousing initiatives across global clients.
Senior Software Engineer at SM Netserv Technologies
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Developed ETL processes and data integration solutions, contributed to reporting and data visualization projects, and supported data warehouse initiatives.
Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Involved in data analysis, data warehouse design, coding, unit testing, and implementation. Contributed to the development and migration of ETL processes and reporting solutions.
SQL Developer at NSW Ministry of Health
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Created SQL queries, SSIS packages, and reporting solutions to support production data pipelines and health analytics.
SQL Developer at Commonwealth Bank
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Built SSIS packages and complex SQL queries; developed ad hoc and analytical reports to support APAC reporting requirements.
Technical Lead at Tech Mahindra
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Provided technical leadership for ETL development and data migration initiatives; designed data warehousing solutions and mentored multiple teams across geographies.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Anna University
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Anna University, Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
MCTS 70-463 Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
MCTS 70-461 Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
ITIL v3 Foundation Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
MCTS 70-463 Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
MCTS 70-461 Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
ITIL v3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Industry Experience

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