Anandu S.

Senior Data Engineer, OTA | Empowering Data-Driven, AI/ML-Enabled Backends for Scalable Business Impact

Role
Senior Data Engineer at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Location
Santa Clara, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Anandu S.

I build the data systems that turn raw complexity into competitive advantages.As a Data Engineer, I’ve spent my career working across the full stack—designing pipelines that handle millions of records and deploying ML models that actually make it to production. I believe that data is only as good as its accessibility, which is why I focus on building systems that are not just scalable, but intuitive for the teams that rely on them.What I’m currently focused on:Scalable Data Infrastructure: Engineering robust pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and DBT to ensure data is clean, reliable, and ready for action.Production-Grade AI & GenAI: Moving beyond the hype to build LLM-powered applications and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines that solve real business problems.Infrastructure as Code: Automating the heavy lifting with Terraform and Databricks so we can spend more time on innovation and less on maintenance.I’m a firm believer in clean code, rigorous documentation, and the idea that the best data systems are the ones that \"just work.\" Whether it’s optimizing a cloud ETL or integrating a new generative model, I build with the end-user in mind.Always learning, always building. Let’s connect. a••••••••@outlook.com Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Experience

  1. Senior Data Engineer

    Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

    Jun 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

Education

  • Vellore Institute of Technology

    Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

  • San José State University

    Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering

Skills

  • Web Development
  • C++
  • Swift
  • Powerpoint
  • Node.js
  • Customer Service
  • Java
  • Arduino
  • Mongodb
  • Operating Systems
  • Core Java
  • Business Strategy
  • Software Development
  • Python
  • Javaserver Pages (Jsp)
  • Bootstrap
  • Web Design
  • C#
  • Php
  • Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
  • Data Management
  • Matlab
  • Firebase
  • C
  • Html
  • Java Database Connectivity (Jdbc)
  • Digital Marketing
  • Ajax
  • Android Development
  • Leadership
  • Javascript
  • Teamwork
  • Management
  • Data Structures

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