Vaishnavi Meka

About Vaishnavi Meka

Data Engineer | Data Science | Data analytics | AWS Cloud Specialist | ML enthusiastPassionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights, I’m a graduate student in Applied Data Science at Syracuse University, honing expertise in building scalable ETL pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning solutions. With hands-on experience in AWS, Python, and big data tools, I thrive at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, delivering solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. Education & Expertise• M.S. Applied Data Science @ Syracuse University (Grad: May 2025)Coursework: Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Mining, DBMS, AI• AWS Cloud & ETL Pro: Designed cost-optimized pipelines (Lambda, Glue, Redshift) handling 2TB+ datasets, slashing infrastructure costs by 50%.• Machine Learning: Proficient in feature engineering, model development (XGBoost, Neural Networks), and deploying reproducible ML workflows. What I Bring to the Table• Built event-driven AWS pipelines for real-time data processing (1M+ social media entries/day).• Engineered ETL workflows (PySpark, Glue) to streamline financial transaction reporting, improving reliability by 25%.• Skilled in data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI) for strategic dashboards, including H1B lottery analysis and fraud detection.• Advocate for collaboration and innovation—whether automating workflows or optimizing distributed systems (Spark, Kafka). Open to Relocate | Based in CA, eager to tackle challenges in data field, cloud solutions, or AI/ML roles. Let’s Connect!If you’re passionate about data-driven decision-making, cloud-native architectures, or leveraging AI for impact, I’d love to collaborate. Always open to discussing projects, opportunities, or the latest in tech!Certifications: IBM Data Science, AWS, SQL, TableauTechnical Toolkit: Python | R | SQL (JOINs, WINDOW FUNCTIONS, CTEs)| AWS (S3, EC2, Glue, Lambda, Redshift)| Spark | Tableau | ETL |Machine Learning Reach out to discuss how we can turn data into value- v••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Data Engineer

   PepsiCo

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Syracuse University

  Master's degree, Applied Data Science