Nikhil Ganji
Oak Park,VIC
Summary
Experienced in developing scalable data pipelines that incorporate various data sources and optimize data ingestion processes. Designed and implemented ETL and ELT frameworks utilizing Talend, Snowflake, and dbt, ensuring effective integration of data from APIs and legacy systems. Coordinated with stakeholders to create self-service reporting solutions that enhanced data visibility and governance across teams. Proven ability to uphold data quality standards and security measures while supporting analytics needs in multiple domains.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Engineer
Grill'd Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
05.2023 - Current
- Designed and built scalable data pipelines using Talend, Azure Functions (Python), and Fivetran, enabling efficient data ingestion and transformation.
- Developed ELT/ETL processes with Snowflake, dbt, SQL Server, and Talend to integrate diverse data sources, including APIs, POS systems, Salesforce, and SFTP folders.
- Developed end-to-end ELT frameworks to support analytics use cases in marketing, finance, and operations.
- Implemented data models and transformation logic in dbt to power Power BI dashboards with DAX measures.
- Ensured data governance by documenting lineage, enforcing security protocols, and monitoring data quality.
- Partnered with stakeholders to deliver self-service reporting solutions, and upskill teams on data tools.
Service Desk Analyst
Grill'd Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed Cisco Meraki infrastructure: Deployed and configured switches, APs, and routers across 150+ restaurant locations.
- Led POS and IT setups: Installed and troubleshot POS systems, printers, and peripherals; reduced downtime by 40%.
- Network Maintenance: Monitored network performance, resolved outages, and optimized bandwidth for peak hours.
- User Support: Trained staff on IT systems, and created troubleshooting guides for common issues.
- Provided technical support, resolved IT incidents, and managed tickets via ITSM systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot critical system issues impacting operations.
- Developed knowledge base articles to improve first-contact resolution rates.
Education
Master of Technology - Enterprise Systems & Business Analytics
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC01-2021
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India01.2018
Skills
- ETL and ELT pipelines
- Data modeling and transformation
- Snowflake and Dbt
- Talend and Fivetran
- Azure Functions and Blob Storage
- Python programming
- Power BI development
- SQL development and data governance
- Data pipeline design
- Row-level security in Power BI
- Requirements gathering and stakeholder collaboration
- Self-service reporting and data visualization
- Process optimization and data security
- Problem solving and data analysis
Timeline
Data Engineer
Grill'd Pty Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Service Desk Analyst
Grill'd Pty Ltd
04.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Technology - Enterprise Systems & Business Analytics
Federation University Australia
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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