Athanasios Kostaras
Senior Data Engineer @McLaren Automotive Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Data Engineer @McLaren Automotive Ltd
London, GB
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse business units across McLaren Automotive to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring alignment between automotive engineering needs and data capabilities.• Technical Architecture Leadership: Architect and implement end-to-end data solutions that support McLaren\'s cutting-edge automotive technology, utilizing Azure DevOps for streamlined project management and version control.• Advanced ETL Pipeline Development: Design and deploy sophisticated data pipelines leveraging Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric to process and transform vehicle diagnostic data, enabling real-time insights for engineering teams.• Data Engineering Excellence: Implement high-performance data solutions using PySpark and SparkSQL to process large volumes of automotive telemetry and diagnostic data, supporting McLaren\'s precision engineering requirements.• AI Integration & Innovation: Spearhead the implementation of AI capabilities through Microsoft Copilot Studio, creating intelligent assistants that enhance vehicle diagnostics, predictive maintenance workflows, and engineering decision support systems.• Automotive Software Diagnostics: Develop data processing frameworks that analyze vehicle software performance data, enabling rapid error detection, root cause analysis, and resolution pathways for McLaren\'s high-performance vehicles.• Cost Optimization & Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement in resource utilization and cost management across data platforms, ensuring McLaren\'s data infrastructure delivers maximum value while maintaining operational excellence.• Advanced Tooling Development: Create specialized data tools that empower engineering teams to rapidly analyze vehicle performance metrics, diagnose software issues, and implement improvements to McLaren\'s automotive systems.
EDUCATION
University of Ioannina
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics
Lancaster University
Master of Science - MS, Data Science
ABOUT ATHANASIOS KOSTARAS
As a Senior Data Engineer at McLaren Automotive, I leverage my five years of experience and my MS in Data Science to deliver high-quality data solutions that enable data-driven decision making and insights for internal and external stakeholders. I am adept at implementing and managing ETL pipelines, migrating and transforming data, and optimizing resources and costs in Azure and Databricks.I have a strong background in data science, physics, and machine learning, with certifications from Microsoft, Databricks, Coursera, and DataCamp. I am also a dynamic speaker and presenter on various data engineering topics, such as GIS data, cloud technologies, and AI advancements, fostering knowledge dissemination and thought leadership. I am always eager to learn new skills, tools, and techniques that can enhance my data engineering capabilities and contribute to the success of McLaren and its partners. I am passionate about automotive innovation and the potential of data to transform the industry and create value for customers.
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