Anand Tagde
Data Engineer @ Cognizant | AI/ML & Data Engineering | Databricks, ADF | Python, SQL
- Role
- Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant
- Location
- Nagpur, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anand Tagde
I am a Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant, working at the intersection of AI/ML and Data Engineering on enterprise-scale data modernization and automation initiatives.My experience includes building and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines, processing large-scale datasets, and contributing to cloud-based data platforms using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Python, SQL, and Delta Lake. I have worked on migration and optimization efforts, focusing on improving data reliability, performance, and operational efficiency within production environments.I also explore Machine Learning and Generative AI use cases to enhance analytics, enable intelligent automation, and support data-driven decision-making. I actively collaborate in Agile delivery models, contribute through Azure DevOps PR-based workflows, and follow best practices for scalable and maintainable data solutions.I am Databricks Data Engineer Associate certified and have completed NVIDIA Generative AI training, strengthening my foundation in modern data architectures and AI-enabled systems. I am continuously focused on learning, building, and growing as a data and AI professional in enterprise environments.
Experience
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Supported a large-scale data migration initiative, contributing to the transition of legacy data workflows to a modern Azure-based data platform, supporting enterprise-scale financial reporting. • Developed and enhanced ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), Teradata, and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), processing high-volume datasets (100+ GB) on a recurring basis. • Assisted in streamlining and automating data workflows, helping reduce manual intervention by 30–35% and improving overall process consistency. • Implemented SQL-based transformations and data validation checks, improving data quality and contributing to 98%+ accuracy across critical reporting datasets. • Applied Machine Learning and Generative AI techniques to support analytical use cases, intelligent automation, and exploratory insights generation within enterprise data pipelines. • Worked within an Agile delivery model, raising pull requests via Azure DevOps and supporting controlled deployments across development and test environments.
Education
Mount Carmel Convent School
CBSE Class 10th
2006 — 2019
Yashoda High School and Junior College, Nagpur
HSC
2019 — 2021
G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering(GHRCE), Nagpur
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science
2021 — 2025
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