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I am Zeeshan Humayun Mirza, a data engineering leader with 22+ years in IT and 11+ years in AWS-based data platforms. I specialize in building scalable, secure lakehouse architectures, migrating workloads, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver faster insights and reduced costs. I have led cross-functional teams across AdTech, Insurance, and Education, driving business growth and operational efficiency while mentoring engineers to grow their careers. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable cloud-native solutions. I have a track record of delivering high-performance platforms, mentoring 100+ engineers, and championing data security, compliance, and cost optimization across global engagements.…I am Zeeshan Humayun Mirza, a data engineering leader with 22+ years in IT and 11+ years in AWS-based data platforms. I specialize in building scalable, secure lakehouse architectures, migrating workloads, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver faster insights and reduced costs. I have led cross-functional teams across AdTech, Insurance, and Education, driving business growth and operational efficiency while mentoring engineers to grow their careers. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable cloud-native solutions. I have a track record of delivering high-performance platforms, mentoring 100+ engineers, and championing data security, compliance, and cost optimization across global engagements.

Zeeshan Humayun Mirza

Cloud Developer, Architect, Data Scientist, +2

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I am Zeeshan Humayun Mirza, a data engineering leader with 22+ years in IT and 11+ years in AWS-based data platforms. I specialize in building scalable, secure lakehouse architectures, migrating workloads, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver faster insights and reduced costs. I have led cross-functional teams across AdTech, Insurance, and Education, driving business growth and operational efficiency while mentoring engineers to grow their careers. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable cloud-native solutions. I have a track record of delivering high-performance platforms, mentoring 100+ engineers, and championing data security, compliance, and cost optimization across global engagements.…I am Zeeshan Humayun Mirza, a data engineering leader with 22+ years in IT and 11+ years in AWS-based data platforms. I specialize in building scalable, secure lakehouse architectures, migrating workloads, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver faster insights and reduced costs. I have led cross-functional teams across AdTech, Insurance, and Education, driving business growth and operational efficiency while mentoring engineers to grow their careers. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable cloud-native solutions. I have a track record of delivering high-performance platforms, mentoring 100+ engineers, and championing data security, compliance, and cost optimization across global engagements.

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I am Zeeshan Humayun Mirza, a data engineering leader with 22+ years in IT and 11+ years in AWS-based data platforms. I specialize in building scalable, secure lakehouse architectures, migrating workloads, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver faster insights and reduced costs. I have led cross-functional teams across AdTech, Insurance, and Education, driving business growth and operational efficiency while mentoring engineers to grow their careers.

I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable cloud-native solutions. I have a track record of delivering high-performance platforms, mentoring 100+ engineers, and championing data security, compliance, and cost optimization across global engagements.

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AWS Principal Data Engineer at REalchemy

July 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025

Led the modernization of a legacy platform into a scalable Lakehouse architecture for MLS real estate data, delivering fresh, compliant property records for institutional clients. Reduced legacy complexity by 70%, improved data pipeline execution from 10 minutes to 1 minute, and optimized ETL using Lambda and Iceberg, boosting client analytics efficiency by 70% and reducing processing time by 90%. Lowered overall operating costs by 70% and enabled dynamic ETL configuration for real-time updates without code redeployment.

AWS Cloud Data Architect at Northbay Solutions

December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Led end-to-end data migrations, batch and streaming workloads for clients across AdTech, Insurance, and Education; designed scalable, fault-tolerant AWS architectures; implemented data pipelines with AWS Glue, Lambda, and Redshift; enhanced data security at rest and in transit; mentored ~100 resources for AWS certifications and Data Lake expertise.

Senior Software Architect – Pre-Sales at Systems Limited

May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022

Developed technical sales materials and service offerings; created proposals and pricing models; delivered a Solution Architecture for Data Lake and Data Serving layers; locked in scope for delivery teams and assisted in selecting final services with Onshore Architect.

AWS Cloud Data Architect at Northbay Solutions

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Rejoined to drive cloud data architecture; led data streaming, batch and event-based workloads; orchestrated pipelines with AWS Step Functions; built a PySpark-based ETL framework in AWS Glue; implemented auditing/logging across pipelines; contributed to partner enablement and AWS certification coaching.

Software Architect – Java Enterprise at Trans-Atlantic Business Solutions

March 31, 2014 - March 31, 2014

Delivered architectural proposals and technical sales materials; led design of Java-based enterprise solutions; contributed to pre-sales activities and client engagements; defined offerings and case studies to support sales efforts.

Principal Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Cambridge Docs

September 30, 2011 - September 30, 2011

Led technical leadership for Java-based projects; guided architecture and development; collaborated with clients to translate requirements into robust design.

Principal Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Tri-Cast Media

January 31, 2010 - January 31, 2010

Led Java-based projects, mentored junior engineers, and delivered technical leadership for project execution.

Senior Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Systems Limited

September 30, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Led Java-based solutions with code reviews and implementation of best practices to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Senior Software Engineer – J2ME Tech Lead at Comet Solutions

October 31, 2007 - October 31, 2007

Led J2ME-based projects; mentored engineers; delivered mobile solution architecture and implementation.

Software Engineer – J2ME Developer at Vopium

August 31, 2006 - August 31, 2006

Developed J2ME mobile applications; contributed to product development and delivery.

Software Engineer at Iye Soft

June 30, 2005 - June 30, 2005

Software engineering role contributing to core product development.

Senior Software Architect – Pre-Sales at Systems Limited

May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Developed and presented technical sales materials, including service offerings and case studies. Created detailed design architectures for Data Lake and Data Serving, supported Onshore Architect to finalize target architecture, and delivered solutions that locked in scope for delivery teams.

Software Architect – Java Enterprise at Trans-Atlantic Business Solutions

March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014

Architected enterprise-grade Java solutions and contributed to pre-sales activities, guiding development teams through lifecycle from design to delivery.

Principal Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Cambridge Docs

September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011

Led architecture and development of Java-based solutions for document processing and content management; mentored junior engineers and ensured delivery quality.

Principal Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Tri-Cast Media

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Directed Java-based projects, providing technical leadership and hands-on development contribution to deliver media-related applications.

Senior Software Engineer – Java Tech Lead at Systems Limited

September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009

Led J2EE development for enterprise applications, guiding design and delivery across teams.

Senior Software Engineer – J2ME Tech Lead at Comet Solutions

October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007

Led J2ME-based mobile solutions, coordinating backend and mobile integrations.

Software Engineer – J2ME Developer at Vopium

August 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006

Developed mobile Java applications and contributed to platform enhancements.

Software Engineer at Iye Soft

June 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005

Early career software development roles across Java technologies.

Cloud Data Architect at NorthBay Solutions

December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Led end-to-end data migrations and large-scale ERP conversions across Insurance, Education, and AdTech. Delivered streaming, batch, and event-based workloads; performed sprint planning, code reviews, and ensured architecture alignment, improving delivery efficiency by 25%. Conducted discovery sessions, translated requirements, and recommended optimal AWS-based target architectures. Built fault-tolerant, scalable, secure data solutions; designed ETL/ELT pipelines for structured/unstructured data; optimized Glue, Lambda, and Redshift pipelines, improving analytics efficiency by 40% and reducing processing time by 30%. Architected cost-efficient cloud solutions, reducing OPEX by 20% and increasing reliability by 15%. Orchestrated pipelines with AWS Step Functions; developed a PySpark-based ETL framework in AWS Glue; implemented auditing/logging; mentored ~100 resources for AWS certifications.

Cloud Data Architect at NorthBay Solutions

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Continued leadership in cloud data architecture and lakehouse initiatives; partnered with Onshore Architects to deliver scalable, cost-efficient data platforms; supported pre-sales and partner enablement; contributed to AWS partnership through trainings and knowledge transfer; led migrations and data governance across multiple clients.