Lu Gan
About Lu Gan
Lu Gan is a Data Engineer II at Index Exchange in Toronto, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in maintaining distributed data clusters and performs data analysis using Hadoop, MapReduce, and MySQL.
Work at Index Exchange
Lu Gan has been employed at Index Exchange as a Data Engineer II since 2019. In this role, he provides evaluations for field re-imaging or modification projects within large data sets. His responsibilities include monitoring job scheduling and running states to ensure optimal system performance. He plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of data processing systems.
Education and Expertise
Lu Gan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from China Agricultural University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data engineering.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Lu Gan specializes in maintaining and developing distributed data clusters using Hadoop and MapReduce. His technical skills include performing data investigation and reporting through writing MapReduce jobs and MySQL queries to extract and analyze data. He is also responsible for conducting daily system support tasks, such as checking disk and HDFS space, and managing cluster health.
Background
Lu Gan began his academic journey at China Agricultural University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He then pursued advanced studies at the University of Toronto, focusing on Electrical and Computer Engineering. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in data engineering roles.