Nikhil Kumar
About Nikhil Kumar
Nikhil Kumar is a Senior Big Data Engineer with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics. He has worked for several prominent companies, including McKinsey & Company and Travelport, and possesses expertise in data visualization, Azure Data Platform services, and AWS data pipeline development.
Work at Travelport
Nikhil Kumar has been employed at Travelport as a Senior Big Data Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leveraging big data technologies to enhance data management and analytics capabilities. His work involves utilizing various tools and platforms to optimize data processes and support business objectives. His tenure at Travelport has contributed to the company's efforts in improving data-driven decision-making.
Current Role at McKinsey & Company
Currently, Nikhil Kumar serves as a Senior Big Data Engineer at McKinsey & Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on developing and implementing big data solutions that align with client needs. His responsibilities include managing data architecture and ensuring the efficient processing of large datasets to support strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Tailored Brands, Inc.
Before joining McKinsey & Company, Nikhil Kumar worked at Tailored Brands, Inc. as a Senior Big Data Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His role involved designing and implementing big data solutions to enhance the company's data analytics capabilities. This experience allowed him to deepen his expertise in big data technologies and contribute to the organization's data strategy.
Background in Data Engineering
Nikhil Kumar has a solid background in data engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career began at Equifax in India, where he served as a Data Engineer from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to a Data Engineer position at Quest Diagnostics in New Jersey, followed by a role at Merrill Lynch as a Data and Reporting Analyst. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of data management and analytics.
Technical Expertise in Data Visualization and Cloud Services
Nikhil Kumar possesses expertise in generating data visualizations using R and Python, as well as creating dashboards with Tableau and Power BI. He has hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform services, including Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, and HDInsight/Databricks. Additionally, he has developed data pipelines using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda functions, and Step functions, demonstrating his proficiency in cloud-based data solutions.