Shiva Sai Krishna Dhulipala
About Shiva Sai Krishna Dhulipala
Shiva Sai Krishna Dhulipala is an Azure Data Engineer with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics. He holds a PhD in Information Technology and has worked for notable companies including Microsoft and The Standard.
Work at The Standard
Currently, Shiva Sai Krishna Dhulipala serves as an Azure Data Engineer at The Standard, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the organization by designing and automating the DataLab’s space in the Azure environment. He utilizes PowerShell and Python scripts to streamline processes for business teams. His responsibilities also include developing PowerShell scripts to provision Azure resources for various teams, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Shiva holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology from the University of the Cumberlands, which he completed between 2019 and 2022. He also earned a Master's degree in Information Technology from the same institution from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he has a Master's degree in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University, completed in 2016, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Marconi Institute of Technology, which he obtained in 2012. His foundational education includes a 10+2 from Manjeera Junior College.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining The Standard, Shiva worked at Microsoft as an Azure Big Data Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in Redmond, Washington. His earlier experience includes a role as a Data Analyst at TekCommands, Inc. in Hyderabad, India, where he worked from 2012 to 2015. These positions provided him with a robust background in data engineering and analytics, equipping him with the skills necessary for his current role.
Technical Contributions
In his current position, Shiva has implemented PySpark applications to ingest data into a central data lake repository from various legacy sources. He has also developed frameworks and prototypes that integrate Big Data and advanced analytics, supporting business decision-making processes. His collaboration with the Data Governance team involved installing and configuring the Collibra infrastructure within the Azure environment, further enhancing data management capabilities.