Lokesh Srikakolapu

About Lokesh Srikakolapu

Hi there! I’m Lokesh, a computer science graduate with ~1 year of experience in data engineering and a passion for turning raw, messy data into clean, reliable, and actionable insights.I believe technology — when applied logically and with data-driven reasoning — can eliminate inefficiencies, streamline complex processes, and deliver significant impact. My journey started with software development, but I’ve since discovered my true drive in building modern data pipelines that power downstream analytics and decision-making.Current Focus & Skills-ETL & Data Integration: Talend, SQL, Python, Spark-Workflow Orchestration: Apache Airflow-Cloud Platforms (learning & applying): AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse), Google Cloud (BigQuery, Dataflow)-Data Quality & Validation: Ensuring datasets are accurate, consistent, and business-readyI thrive in environments that encourage creative problem-solving, whether it’s coding, experimenting with new tools, or designing innovative data workflows. I enjoy ideation, collaboration, and sharing knowledge — from peer coaching to brainstorming the next great solution.Driven by curiosity for emerging technology and inspired by startup culture, I’m continuously learning to expand my technical toolkit and sharpen my problem-solving skills.If you’re looking for someone passionate about data engineering, cloud pipelines, and collaborative innovation, let’s connect — I’m always open to meaningful conversations and opportunities to build impactful data solutions.

Experience

1. Technical Lead

   HCLTech

   Jul 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Contributed to the development of a scalable Learning Management System (LMS) using PHP and Moodle, helping improve system performance by 20% and supporting over concurrent users.Collaborated effectively with a cross-functional team of 5 developers and 1 project manager throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to design, develop, and deploy high-performance features, resulting in a 15% improvement in system scalability and usability.Developed a custom proctoring plugin for the LMS, automating the test evaluation process and reducing manual effort by 80%, saving approximately 10 hours weekly.Developed and maintained end-to-end ETL pipelines leveraging Talend Open Studio, extracting data from MySQL databases and transforming it for reporting and analytics purposes.Performed rigorous data quality checks, managed incremental data loads, and implemented robust error handling to ensure data accuracy and integrity.Created detailed source-to-target mappings, optimized SQL queries for enhanced performance, and scheduled Talend jobs to automate daily data workflows.

Education

• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2020 — 2024