Venkatesha Prasad Sridar

About Venkatesha Prasad Sridar

Data Engineer | Software & Data Enthusiast | Ex-TCS ETL Developer | Graduate Student @ UT ArlingtonI am a Master’s in Computer Science student specializing in Database and Intelligent Systems at the University of Texas at Arlington, expected to graduate in May 2025. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering from Rajalakshmi Engineering College (Anna University, Chennai).With 2+ years of industry experience as an ETL Developer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), I contributed to the Citibank NA GoAML project, where I designed and optimized data transformation pipelines, implemented ETL processes, and automated NDM file transfers. My work streamlined job scheduling in AutoSys, improving operational efficiency while reducing manual intervention by 20%. I also enhanced SQL query performance by 15%, ensuring seamless data integration.Technical Expertise Programming & Scripting: Python, Unix Shell Scripting, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Databases & Data Processing: MySQL, Oracle, RDBMS, Ab Initio, ETL Pipelines Data Analytics & Visualization: Tableau, Data Mining, Apache Airflow Tools & Technologies: AutoSys, ServiceNow, Git, JIRA, Eclipse, MS Office Cloud & Big Data (Learning): AWS, Spark, Hadoop, ScalaAcademic & Teaching ExperienceGraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) – Data Mining @ UT ArlingtonDelivered 10+ lectures and review sessions, mentoring 50+ students in clustering, predictive modeling, and association rule mining using Python.Designed assignments incorporating histogram equalization and contrast enhancement for real-world image processing tasks.Held 30+ office hours, providing one-on-one support on Python programming, data analysis, and database management.Beyond Tech: Leadership & SportsFormer Professional Cricketer | Passionate about teamwork, strategy, and resilience. I continue to play cricket at UT Arlington.Hackathon Winner @ HackUTA 6 | Built SnApply, a job application platform with MongoDB-powered voice recognition. Won Best Use of MongoDB.Continuous Learner | Exploring AI, data engineering, and cutting-edge technologies to enhance business decision-making.Let’s Connect!I’m actively seeking Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Software Engineering opportunities where I can apply my expertise, solve complex data problems, and drive innovation. Always open to networking, discussions, and collaborations!Email: github.com/iam-venkat03LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/venkateshaprasad

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Tech Mahindra Americas

   Jul 2025 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   Working as a Business Analyst at Citibank (Vendor)

Education

• Rajalakshmi Engineering College

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

  2017 — 2021

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science