Praveen Venugopal
About Praveen Venugopal
Praveen Venugopal is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data migration and cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Snowflake. He holds an MBA from Bharath University and a BTech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, and has worked for various companies in Australia and India.
Work at VGW
Praveen Venugopal currently holds the position of Senior Data Engineer at VGW, having joined the company in 2023. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in data engineering and cloud technologies to support data-driven initiatives within the organization. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he contributes to the development and optimization of data systems, ensuring efficient data migration and production support.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Venugopal completed his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Bharath University, specializing in IT and Marketing from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from SITAMS, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in data analytics, cloud technologies, and software development.
Background
Praveen Venugopal has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to data engineering and software development. He has experience in both India and Australia, with significant positions at companies such as NAB, Versent, AIG, and Dell. His career spans multiple years, during which he has developed a strong foundation in data migration, cloud services, and software engineering.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Praveen Venugopal has gained significant experience in data migration and production support, particularly with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Snowflake. He has demonstrated proficiency in various AWS services, including RDS, EC2, and Lambda, as well as Azure DataFactory. His skills also extend to infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation and identity management with IAM, showcasing his technical capabilities in cloud environments.