Saurabh Saraff
About Saurabh Saraff
Saurabh Saraff is a Senior Manager in Data Engineering at AirAsia, with over 10 years of experience in data engineering and cloud architecture. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Vuclip, Core Compete, and MediaAgility, and holds multiple cloud certifications.
Current Role at AirAsia
Saurabh Saraff serves as the Senior Manager of Data Engineering at AirAsia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees data engineering initiatives and leads a team focused on optimizing data processes and infrastructure. His work contributes to enhancing data-driven decision-making within the organization, supporting AirAsia's operational and strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining AirAsia, Saurabh held several positions in data engineering. He worked at Vuclip as a Senior Data Engineer for six months in 2018 and previously as a Data Engineer from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Consultant in Data Engineering at Core Compete, part of Accenture, from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Tech Lead in AI/ML at MediaAgility from 2019 to 2020, and he has experience as a Data Warehouse Developer at One97 Communications Limited.
Education and Certifications
Saurabh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from Savitribai Phule Pune University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He is also certified in multiple cloud technologies, including four certifications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), one in AWS, one in Azure, one in Terraform, and six in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). These certifications reflect his expertise in cloud architecture and data engineering.
Background in Software Engineering
Saurabh began his career as a Software Engineer at Nucleus Software Exports Limited, where he worked for two years from 2013 to 2015. This foundational experience in software development provided him with essential skills that he later applied in data engineering roles. His diverse background in software and data engineering has contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field.
Contributions to Data Engineering Community
Saurabh has contributed to the data engineering community by authoring a blog on Medium, focusing on optimization techniques for Google BigQuery. This publication showcases his insights and expertise in data management and analytics, further establishing his presence in the field.