With over 12 years of experience in Data & Analytics Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence (BI), Sadha Shiva Reddy Chilukoori is a seasoned professional committed to building innovative solutions that drive business success. Currently based in Menlo Park, CA, Sadha’s expertise spans across designing complex data architectures, developing scalable ETL pipelines, and optimizing big data environments for enhanced performance.
Professional Expertise
Sadha has a rich background in various cutting-edge technologies and tools that have been pivotal in his successful career. His key areas of expertise include:
- Big Data Engineering: Proficient in big data tools such as Spark, Hive, Presto, and Hadoop, Sadha has extensive experience in designing and optimizing ETL pipelines. His work with technologies like Yarn, EMR, and Airflow has been instrumental in building robust data infrastructures that support large-scale data processing.
- Data Warehousing & BI: Sadha excels in designing star-schema and snowflake data marts to support BI initiatives. He has administered BI infrastructure and mentored analysts on best practices in using tools like Tableau, Superset, Qlik, and Power BI. His deep understanding of Oracle and Snowflake databases has enabled him to lead data flow architecture designs and optimize query performance in cloud data warehouses.
- Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Sadha’s hands-on experience with AWS and GCP cloud services, along with his proficiency in Scala, Python, and SQL, makes him a versatile engineer capable of managing complex cloud environments. His ability to design CI/CD tasks, advise on Spark and Hive optimizations, and build low-code solutions has made him a valuable asset in any tech-driven organization.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Sadha’s leadership skills are reflected in his ability to mentor fellow engineers and analysts. He has led the design and development of media-mix modeling data marts, advised on platform configurations, and built automation tools to streamline Tableau server administration. His role as a mentor extends to optimizing pipelines and code reviews, ensuring that teams deliver high-quality and efficient solutions.
Education & Professional Affiliations
Sadha holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, with a focus on computational fluid dynamics and microfluidics. He completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident through his active involvement in leading professional organizations:
- Senior Member, IEEE (2024 – Present)
- Fellow, IETE (2024 – Present)
- Member, ACM (2022 – Present)
Publications & Conferences
Sadha is an accomplished author with several publications in renowned international journals. His work includes research on data engineering, cloud data warehousing, and the development of innovative tools for data-driven solutions. He has also served as a peer reviewer and TPC member for various IEEE conferences, contributing to the advancement of technology in data and analytics.
Professional Experience
Sadha’s extensive experience includes leading roles at top tech companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. and LendingClub Bank NA. At Meta, he led the design and development of key data engineering projects, while at LendingClub, he spearheaded the architecture and implementation of data flow designs and BI solutions.