Girija Nandan Sahoo

About Girija Nandan Sahoo

As a Senior Specialist @ Telstra, I specialize in data engineering projects using Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Apache Impala, Hadoop ecosystem, Apache Kafka, Java, Python and many more technologies. Over the years, I have had the privilege of delivering scalable and reliable data solutions to numerous clients.I have a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), where I gained a strong foundation in programming. I also hold a CCA Spark and Hadoop Developer certification, which demonstrates my expertise in the Big Data domain.I am passionate about leveraging technology for innovation and solving complex data problems. I am always eager to learn new skills and tools and collaborate with other data professionals. Let\'s connect and discuss data-driven initiatives.

Experience

1. Data Platform Engineering Senior Specialist

   Telstra

   Nov 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a Senior Specialist for a leading telecommunications operator, played a pivotal role in designing and implementing advanced data solutions to support critical business operations. Key achievements include: Co-architected an enterprise-scale PII discovery and classification solution using Azure cloud services andArtificial Intelligence (AI), leveraging OpenAI Large Language Models (LLMs) to support data governance andcompliance. Developed and implemented a robust data ingestion framework using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to automateand streamline data workflows. Processed and transformed diverse datasets, including real-time streaming data, utilizing PySpark in Databricksand Azure environments. Improved the efficiency of an internal PySpark-based framework, reducing processing time by 20% andimproving resource utilization for large-scale data pipelines. Led a team to achieve project goals by effectively collaborating with Data Architects and Product Owners. Provided mentorship and guidance to junior developers, elevating team expertise and fostering a culture oftechnical excellence. Skilled in translating business requirements into technical specifications

Education

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Sql
• Pl/Sql
• Oracle Applications
• Matlab
• Microcontrollers
• Microsoft Office
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics
• C
• C++
• Simulink
• Engineering
• Programming
• Pcb Design
• Power Electronics
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Toad
• Kintana
• Dimension Express
• Hadoop
• Hive
• Sqoop
• Oozie
• Apache Pig
• Flume
• Hdf5
• Big Data