Palani Thangaraj
About Palani Thangaraj
Palani Thangaraj is a Machine Learning/Data Engineer currently employed at Atomic in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area since 2021. He has a diverse background in data engineering and analysis, having worked at companies like Homie and Veristride, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering - Computer Science from the University of Utah.
Work at Atomic
Palani Thangaraj has been employed at Atomic as a Machine Learning/Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the design and implementation of a modern lakehouse architecture utilizing Spark delta tables. He has also integrated machine learning models into the production codebase to enhance automation processes. His work includes architecting Databricks workspaces and managing permissions, storage, and compute resources using Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his current position, Palani Thangaraj worked at Homie as a Data Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included data management and analysis, building on his earlier experience as a Data Analyst at the same company from 2019 to 2020. During his time at Homie, he also completed a Data Analyst Internship in 2019, where he gained foundational skills in data analysis.
Educational Background
Palani Thangaraj studied Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Computer Science at the University of Utah, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2014 to 2020. He completed his secondary education at Olympus High School from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and data engineering.
Internship Experience
Palani Thangaraj gained early industry experience as an Engineering Intern at Veristride in 2013, where he worked for two months. He also completed a Data Analyst Internship at Homie in 2019 for three months. These internships contributed to his skill development and understanding of data analysis and engineering.
Technical Contributions
In his professional roles, Palani Thangaraj has developed web crawling and recording tools using Puppeteer, which facilitated programming by demonstration. He has also enabled machine learning handling of various CSS stylings and iframes through innovative modifications and tagging techniques. His contributions reflect a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies into practical applications.