Jaya Surya
About Jaya Surya
Jaya Surya is a Senior Data Analyst with expertise in PySpark ETL pipelines and data transformation on Azure platforms. With experience at LendingTree and currently at Sallie Mae, Jaya has a strong background in machine learning, data analysis, and performance management.
Work at Sallie Mae
Jaya Surya currently serves as a Senior Data Analyst at Sallie Mae, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of PySpark ETL pipelines on Azure-Databricks. His work involves orchestrating data transformation processes using Azure Data Factory and managing scheduling through Azure automation accounts and Tidal Scheduler. This role emphasizes his expertise in data analysis and pipeline management within a remote work environment.
Previous Experience at LendingTree
Prior to his current role, Jaya Surya worked as a Senior Data Analyst at LendingTree from 2018 to 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his three years at LendingTree, he utilized machine learning algorithms from the Python Scikit-Learn library to analyze and format data. His contributions in this role helped enhance data-driven decision-making processes within the organization.
Background in Data Analysis
Jaya Surya has a diverse background in data analysis, having worked in various capacities across different organizations. He served as a Data Analyst at BESCOM from 2015 to 2017 in Bangalore, India, and as a SQL Data Analyst at BYJU'S for 11 months in 2014-2015 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. His experience spans multiple industries and includes a focus on data management and analysis.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jaya Surya possesses extensive technical skills in data analysis and software development. He has developed Python scripts for parsing JSON documents and loading data into databases. His expertise also includes creating UML diagrams, conducting GAP analysis, SWOT analysis, and Cost Benefit analysis. He is well-versed in converting requirements into Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents (FRD).
Involvement in Agile Methodologies
In his professional roles, Jaya Surya has been actively involved in Agile methodologies. He participates in all required Scrum meetings, including Sprint Planning, Product Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Review. Additionally, he has contributed as a Scribe in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, where he documented Minutes of Meeting to facilitate effective communication and project management.