Gorakhnath Choudhari

About Gorakhnath Choudhari

I am a seasoned software engineer with over 18 years of experience leading and delivering complex engineering initiatives. My career is built on a strong technical foundation, hands-on leadership, and a passion for solving real-world problems through scalable, high-impact solutions.I specialize in both data and software engineering, with deep expertise in designing and developing robust applications, real-time and batch data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures that consistently enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive business value.My technical proficiency spans a broad range of technologies- Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, Scala, C#, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js- Big Data & Pipelines: Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, SQL- Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure- Databases: Snowflake, Redshift, MongoDB, BigQuery- DevOps & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Apache Airflow- Data Governance & Quality: Alation (Data Catalog), OneTrust (Privacy/CCPA Compliance), ICEDQ (Data Quality Validation)- Analytics & Visualization: Power BI- AI/ML & Generative AI (GenAI): Actively exploring and integrating cutting-edge ML/GenAI capabilities into data systemsKey accomplishments include- Leading implementation of real-time streaming pipelines using Kafka, Dataflow, and BigQuery- Developing and deploying RESTful APIs on Kubernetes with CI/CD automation- Driving enterprise data governance and privacy compliance using OneTrust and Alation- Improving data integrity with ICEDQ and building scalable BI dashboards with Power BIBeyond the code, I’m passionate about mentoring teams and creating a culture of innovation and excellence. I thrive in cross-functional environments, aligning technical strategy with business goals while ensuring timely and quality delivery.I am continually seeking opportunities to apply my skills in areas where they can create a meaningful impact, whether through advanced data engineering, AI/ML innovation, or leading high-performance teams to success.

Experience

1. Staff Engineer Software

   Albertsons Companies

   Feb 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Leading enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives focused on building robust, cloud-native data pipelines and enabling metadata-driven governance.• Developed scalable and resilient data platforms on GCP and Azure, supporting large workloads across BigQuery, Snowflake, and Denodo.• Designed automated data validation and reconciliation frameworks using ICEDQ to improve data quality.• Integrated Alation to data catalog for enhanced lineage tracking, data discovery, and policy enforcement.• Prototyping AI/ML and Gen AI solutions to automate DQ monitoring & drive intelligent data operations.• Ensuring alignment with CCPA/GDPR compliance through the use of OneTrust, embedding privacy controls across the data lifecycle.

Education

• College of Computer Science & IT, Latur under SRTMU Nanded University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Software Engineering

  2006 — 2008

• College of Computer Science & IT, Latur under SRTMU Nanded University

  Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Computer Science

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Responsive Web Design
• Vb.net
• Ssas 2008
• Blaze Advisor
• Design Patterns
• Ssrs
• Requirements Analysis
• Signalr
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• Multithreading
• Oracle Sql Developer
• Agile Methodologies
• Java Web Services
• Wcf
• Asp.net
• Sdlc
• Angularjs
• Solution Architecture
• Selenium Testing
• Android Development
• Windows Azure
• Crystal Reports
• Software Development
• Python
• Data Warehousing
• Node.js
• Reporting & Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Scala
• Tfs
• Core Java
• Soa
• Web Services
• Technical Leadership
• Test Driven Development
• Hadoop
• React.js
• Knockoutjs