Vivek Paradkar
About Vivek Paradkar
Vivek Paradkar is a Principal Data Engineer with extensive experience in cloud platforms and databases. He has worked for several prominent companies, including Cognizant and Tata Consultancy Services, and possesses strong skills in programming and Big Data technologies.
Current Role at Resilinc
Vivek Paradkar serves as a Principal Data Engineer at Resilinc, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of cloud platforms and data engineering to enhance the company's data capabilities.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Resilinc, Vivek Paradkar accumulated significant experience in various roles at Cognizant. He worked as a Lead Architect from 2016 to 2023, and prior to that, he served as a Technology Specialist from 2012 to 2016. His career at Cognizant began as an Associate Projects from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at Cognizant spanned over a decade, during which he developed expertise in data engineering and cloud technologies.
Early Career Background
Vivek Paradkar began his career at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant System Engineer from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to Polaris Software Lab, where he worked as an Associate Consultant from 2007 to 2010. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in data engineering and cloud solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Vivek Paradkar studied at the University of Mumbai from 2001 to 2005. His education provided him with a solid foundation in computer science and engineering, which he has applied throughout his career in various data engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Vivek Paradkar possesses proficiency in multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks. He has extensive experience with databases such as Netezza, Oracle, and Postgres, and is skilled in Big Data technologies like Hive and Spark. Additionally, he is familiar with programming languages including Python, Perl, and Java, and has expertise in various ETL/ELT tools.