Harun Raseed Basheer

CEO

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India9 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and Certified Trainer
Expert in Azure Data Engineering and Databricks
Global speaker on data engineering and cloud computing

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Engineering expert in SaaS with a strong focus on Azure technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Azure Data FactoryAzure DatabricksDatabricksSsisMsbiSql Server

Other Skills

Ab InitioAnsibleApache SparkAzure Data LakeAzure SQL DBAzure SQL DatabaseCI/CD with Azure DevOpsData AnalysisData EngineeringData LakesMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft SQL ServerPower BIPySparkPython

About

As a specialist at Hitachi Solutions, I work with a team of data engineers to design, develop, and implement data solutions for various clients. I use my skills in Databricks, MSBI, SQL, ETL tools, data analysis, and Azure cloud technology to deliver high-quality and scalable data products. I have more than seven years of experience in the information technology and services industry, having worked as a senior consultant and a software engineer at Hitachi Solutions and Mr. Cooper, respectively. I have successfully completed multiple projects involving data lake creation, data pipeline development, data migration, data quality assessment, and data visualization. I am passionate about learning new technologies and sharing my knowledge with others. I am a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, Microsoft Certified Trainer, a C# MVP, an Azure Data Engineer, a Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate, and a Databricks Certified Spark Developer. I have also earned five Microsoft Azure certifications and five Databricks certifications. I am a global speaker who has presented at various conferences and events on topics related to data engineering and cloud computing.

Experience

Hitachi solutions india pvt ltd

3 roles

Team Lead

Promoted

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Specialist

Apr 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

In my role as a Data Engineering Specialist at Hitachi Solutions, I work on Empower, a data-driven product for enterprise data integration and analytics. Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing scalable Azure Data Factory pipelines.
Developing and optimizing data transformations using Azure Databricks, improving performance.
Leveraging Azure Databricks for distributed data processing, implementing advanced Delta Lake features, and optimizing transformations with Spark SQL and Python.
Creating custom Python packages to enhance data processing and validation.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics and cloud services.
Leading product deployments, ensuring solutions meet business needs with high performance and quality.

Azure Data FactoryAzure DatabricksPythonSpark SQL

Senior Consultant

Aug 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

As a Senior Data Engineer at Hitachi Solutions, I lead large-scale data initiatives using Azure technologies like Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure SQL DB. Key responsibilities include:
+Designing and developing data pipelines for ingestion and transformation using Azure Data Factory.
+Implementing Databricks notebooks for real-time data processing, optimizing performance with advanced features like Unity Catalog.
+Managing Azure SQL DB migrations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
+Leading CI/CD implementation with Azure DevOps, automating deployments for data pipelines.
+Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
+Supporting production environments, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior team members.

Azure Data FactoryDatabricksAzure SQL DBCI/CD with Azure DevOps

Mr. cooper

Software Engineer

Feb 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater Chennai Area

As a BI Developer at Mr. Cooper, I played a key role in the development of Loan Portfolio Management Applications (LPMA) to support investor reporting. My work involved developing Azure Data Factory pipelines and SSIS packages for data ingestion and transformation, as well as creating insightful reports. Key achievements include:
Built and optimized data pipelines using Azure Data Factory for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and migration activities.
Developed SSIS packages to automate complex data transformations and streamline ETL processes.
Improved data quality through data cleansing, enrichment, and validation tasks, ensuring accurate reporting for stakeholders.
Managed Azure SQL Database migration projects, including handling production incidents, troubleshooting, and applying code fixes for P1/P2 incidents.
Mentored new team members and conducted knowledge transfer sessions to improve the overall productivity of the team.
Designed and implemented reports using Power BI, providing detailed insights for key decision-makers.

Azure Data FactorySSISPower BIAzure SQL Database

Syntel

Program Analyst

Nov 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area

As an Associate Consultant at Syntel, I was responsible for developing and maintaining large-scale ETL solutions for leading financial institutions like American Express. My role involved end-to-end ETL development, data transformation, and database management using MSBI, SQL Server, and Ab Initio. Key contributions include:
Designed, developed, and optimized ETL packages for complex data transformation and load processes.
Developed high-performance Ab Initio graphs and XFRs to streamline data processing.
Automated recurring tasks using UNIX scripts, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.
Handled production support, incident management (P1/P2), and deployment activities to ensure smooth delivery of ETL solutions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and transform them into technical designs, preparing detailed technical design documents (TTDs) and low-level designs (LLDs).

MSBISQL ServerAb InitioUNIX