Hitesh Cherala

About Hitesh Cherala

I am Hitesh Kumar Cherla, a dedicated Data Engineer with extensive experience in crafting data solutions that drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiencies. Specializing in the Azure technology stack, I employ cutting-edge tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake to develop robust data pipelines. My expertise extends to ensuring optimal data quality and integrity, crucial for accurate analytics and reporting.Recent Experience:Developed a custom GPT-based generative assistant by leveraging Microsoft CoPilot Studio, enhancing website interactivity and user engagement.Trained the generative model using domain-specific documents to fine-tune responses, ensuring high relevance and accuracy in user interactions.Implemented natural language understanding (NLU) capabilities in the AI model to interpret and respond to user queries effectively.Integrated the trained GPT model into a live website environment, enabling real-time generative assistance to website visitors.Managed a comprehensive dataset for training the AI model, analyzing the effectiveness of different training documents in improving model performance.With a strong foundation in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and a knack for creating compelling visualizations, I use Power BI and Azure Analysis Services to deliver insightful, interactive dashboards that enable stakeholders to glean actionable insights from complex datasets. My technical skill set is further complemented by my proficiency in developing SQL queries, stored procedures, and custom functions, utilizing both SQL and C# to tackle challenging data-related tasks.Holding a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Valparaiso University, I am also certified in Querying Data with Transact-SQL and as an Azure Data Engineer Associate. My passion for continuous learning drives me to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data management and analytics.I am passionate about leveraging the power of data to solve real-world problems and am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals to explore new technologies and methodologies in Business Intelligence. Let’s innovate and transform data into actionable insights together!

Experience

1. Senior Data Engineer (Denodo Engineer)

   SMBC Group

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• Valparaiso University

  Master's degree, Information Technology

  2015 — 2016