👋 Hi there! I'm Pramod Toraskar, a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer at Red Hat, with over 14 years of experience in IT. I specialize in Data Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning, driving digital transformations through cutting-edge cloud technologies and data pipelines. My technical expertise and leadership have consistently delivered innovative and scalable solutions across multiple industries.

I have built my career working across various data-centric roles, with a focus on:

• Data Engineering: Designing robust, scalable ETL pipelines, implementing data architectures, and automating workflows to streamline business processes.
• Cloud & Big Data Solutions: Extensive experience working with AWS (S3, EC2, RDS), Snowflake, Starburst, and various data warehousing and cloud platforms.
• AI & Machine Learning: Proven expertise in integrating ML models into production environments and creating AI-driven solutions for data insights and process optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and IT, to drive data strategy and deliver business value.

• Programming: Python, SQL, JavaScript, Shell scripting
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, EC2, RDS), GitLab, GitLab Innersource
• Data Tools: Snowflake, Fivetran, dbt, Apache Airflow (Astrocloud), Starburst
• Marketing & Sales Tools: Marketo, Salesforce, HG Insights, Datorama, Bombora, Eloqua, Outreach
• Development & Collaboration: CI/CD, DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Slack
• AI & Machine Learning: Working with large language models (LLMs), developing machine learning models, and integrating them into data products.

• Tech Stack: Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake
• Description: Built a data pipeline to sync marketing data from Marketo into Snowflake using Fivetran and transformed it with dbt for optimized analytics and reporting.

• Tech Stack: GitLab, Git, CI/CD
• Description: Led the migration of Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines from legacy platforms to GitLab CEE, ensuring a smooth transition and resolving blockers related to CI/CD configurations.

• Tech Stack: AWS, Adobe Audience Manager, Starburst
• Description: Developed an ETL pipeline to pull data from Starburst tables, format it, and push to Adobe Audience Manager S3 buckets, eliminating dependency on legacy systems.

• Tech Stack: Snowflake, dbt, Marketo, Salesforce, HG Insights
• Description: Designed and developed source-line and aggregated data products, integrating multiple third-party data sources into Snowflake for advanced analytics.

• Repository: Fluvii GitHub Repo
• Description: Contributed to the development and maintenance of Fluvii, a powerful data management solution used for streamlining data operations.

• Repository: qlikreader GitHub Repo
• Description: Built a tool to read and process data from Qlik dashboards, simplifying data extraction for business intelligence purposes.

• Repository: python-outreach GitHub Repo
• Description: Developed a Python-based solution to interact with the Outreach API for automating CRM tasks and managing sales data efficiently.

• Repository: dwm GitHub Repo
• Description: Customized and extended the dynamic window manager (dwm) for personal productivity and optimized workflow in a Unix environment.

• Rotating Facilitator - Sprint 7, Q4 2024: Demonstrated leadership in sprint facilitation to drive effective communication and goal achievement across teams.
• CI/CD Optimizations: Improved CI/CD pipelines for GitLab and various marketing-related projects, ensuring efficient deployment processes and reduced system downtimes.
• Data Governance Initiatives: Worked on significant governance projects related to personal identifiable information (PII) migration to non-production environments, ensuring compliance and data integrity.

I am committed to continuous innovation and expanding my expertise in:

• Advanced AI and Quantum Computing: Exploring the intersection of AI with quantum technologies to drive the future of data science.
• Data Science and Machine Learning: Deepening my knowledge in machine learning applications for predictive analytics and automation.
• Leadership & Patents: Aiming to lead groundbreaking projects in data-driven digital transformation and obtain patents for innovative solutions in AI and data engineering.

• Email: pramodtoraskar@ptoraska-mac
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pramodtoraskar
• GitHub: github.com/pramodtoraskar

Thank you for visiting my GitHub! Feel free to reach out for potential collaborations, mentorship, or just to talk about data and AI!