Hi, I'm Sarika Paithankar, a data-focused backend engineer specializing in building, maintaining, and supporting scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data systems. With 1.5+ years of hands-on experience, I work with SQL, Python, and JavaScript to process large, live datasets, ensure data quality, and troubleshoot production data issues. I thrive in cloud-native Azure environments and enjoy collaborating with engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver reliable data solutions. I continually upskill in modern data tooling like Airflow and distributed processing frameworks. I've collaborated across disciplines, from design to deployment, and I'm passionate about turning data into actionable insights. I value clean code, thoughtful architecture, and robust data governance, and I'm eager to tackle challenging data engineering problems in dynamic, impact-driven projects.

Sarika Paithankar

Hi, I'm Sarika Paithankar, a data-focused backend engineer specializing in building, maintaining, and supporting scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data systems. With 1.5+ years of hands-on experience, I work with SQL, Python, and JavaScript to process large, live datasets, ensure data quality, and troubleshoot production data issues. I thrive in cloud-native Azure environments and enjoy collaborating with engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver reliable data solutions. I continually upskill in modern data tooling like Airflow and distributed processing frameworks. I've collaborated across disciplines, from design to deployment, and I'm passionate about turning data into actionable insights. I value clean code, thoughtful architecture, and robust data governance, and I'm eager to tackle challenging data engineering problems in dynamic, impact-driven projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sarika Paithankar, a data-focused backend engineer specializing in building, maintaining, and supporting scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data systems. With 1.5+ years of hands-on experience, I work with SQL, Python, and JavaScript to process large, live datasets, ensure data quality, and troubleshoot production data issues. I thrive in cloud-native Azure environments and enjoy collaborating with engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver reliable data solutions. I continually upskill in modern data tooling like Airflow and distributed processing frameworks.

I’ve collaborated across disciplines, from design to deployment, and I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights. I value clean code, thoughtful architecture, and robust data governance, and I’m eager to tackle challenging data engineering problems in dynamic, impact-driven projects.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Developer at Rolling Insights
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained backend services supporting sports data systems with MySQL databases. Managed and optimized SQL queries to ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability of live data feeds. Validated and debugged data across REST and GraphQL APIs using GraphQL Playground and Postman. Supported ETL workflows by ingesting data from APIs and external sources into relational databases. Developed and enhanced API endpoints for real-time data collection and reporting. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy new features and resolve data-related issues. Followed software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and CI/CD workflows.
Full-Stack Web Development Trainee at Women in Technology, Making Changes Association
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Gained hands-on experience in full-stack development using JavaScript, Python, MySQL, HTML, and CSS. Built applications using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate. Completed capstone and hackathon projects with a strong focus on data handling and backend logic.
Sales Engineer at Paramount Limited, India
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Interpreted technical drawings (P&ID, plant layouts) and prepared accurate technical estimations. Achieved a 70% success rate in securing client orders through technical and data-driven analysis.
Assistant Lecturer at K. K. Wagh College of Engineering
April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Taught engineering fundamentals and supported students with technical problem-solving.

Education

Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development (Python and JavaScript) at Women in Technology Program - Making Changes Association, Calgary, AB
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Microsoft Azure Workshops: Cloud, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate at Microsoft
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Red Hat Networking in Linux at Linux World
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at University of Pune, India
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Certification courses in Techniques in Watercolor at NAFA, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development (Python and JavaScript)
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Microsoft Azure Workshops: Cloud, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Red Hat Networking in Linux
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Techniques in Watercolor
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education