Pankaj Kataria
About Pankaj Kataria
Pankaj Kataria is a Senior Manager of Data Engineering at Spokeo, where he leads data quality process transformations and mentors engineering teams. He has extensive experience in data engineering roles at various companies, including Capital One and SmartBrief, and holds a Master's degree in Information Management from the University of Maryland.
Current Role at Spokeo
Pankaj Kataria serves as the Senior Manager of Data Engineering at Spokeo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on solving big data aggregation challenges, emphasizing automation and data quality improvements. He leads the transformation of data quality processes by collaborating with business stakeholders, data scientists, and big data developers. Additionally, he mentors the Data Engineering teams, enhancing platform capabilities and data processing for people-search products.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Before joining Spokeo, Pankaj Kataria worked at Capital One as a Senior Data Engineer from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing data engineering projects and improving data processes within the organization. This role contributed to his expertise in data engineering and solidified his skills in handling large-scale data systems.
Education and Expertise
Pankaj Kataria holds a Master’s degree in Information Management from the University of Maryland, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunications from the University of Mumbai, studying from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he has pursued further education in Big Data and Hadoop through Edureka since 2016, enhancing his technical skills in data management.
Career Background
Pankaj Kataria has a diverse career in data engineering and software development. He began as a Software Engineer Intern at Moxie Informatics in 2010 and later worked as a Business Intelligence Consultant at Paradyme Management from 2011 to 2013. He then transitioned to SmartBrief, where he served as a Senior Data Warehouse Developer from 2013 to 2018, before moving to Capital One. His extensive background in data roles has equipped him with a robust understanding of data systems and engineering practices.
Contributions to Data Quality Processes
At Spokeo, Pankaj Kataria has made significant contributions to data quality processes. He has led initiatives that involve collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance data integrity and reliability. His focus on automation and data quality improvements has been instrumental in optimizing data handling and processing within the organization.