Siva Kumar
About Siva Kumar
Siva Kumar is a Senior Processing Analyst at Epiq, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in electronic data discovery and metadata management, along with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Epiq
Siva Kumar currently serves as a Senior Processing Analyst at Epiq, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on electronic data discovery (EDD) processes, utilizing various software tools such as Nuix, Relativity, E-capture, and Ipro. He has developed workflows and strategies to enhance EDD efficiency. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Data Analyst at Epiq for seven years, starting in 2017. His responsibilities included metadata acquisition, document searches using DT-Search, and generating size and hash values for documents.
Previous Experience at Ariës
Before joining Epiq, Siva Kumar worked at Ariës as a Senior Data Analyst from 2016 to 2017. During his one-year tenure, he gained experience in data analysis and developed skills that contributed to his subsequent roles in electronic data discovery. His time at Ariës provided him with foundational knowledge in data processing and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Siva Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He also studied at Z.P.H.S, where he achieved an Engineer’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2003 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in data analysis, scripting, and metadata management.
Technical Skills
Siva Kumar possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role in data analysis and electronic data discovery. He is proficient in metadata acquisition and has experience in extracting metadata from documents and attachments. His skills include using DT-Search for document searches, generating size and hash values (SHA1 and MD5), and deleting duplicates. He is also skilled in MS Access, SQL Server, and various scripting languages, which he employs to create and manage scripts and data culling processes.
Projects and Tools
Throughout his career, Siva Kumar has worked on various projects that involve electronic data discovery. He has hands-on experience with EDD processing software and has contributed to the development of an in-house tool called 'XEDD,' which facilitates multitasking and knowledge sharing among team members. His involvement in these projects showcases his commitment to improving data processing workflows.