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Highly accomplished and seasoned Data Engineer with over a decade of experience in architecting, designing, and implementing complex data solutions across various industries, including healthcare, IT solutions,Retails,Supply chain and telecommunications.
My approach to data engineering is significantly enriched by my background in software engineering. This unique perspective allows me to view data engineering not merely as a technical challenge but as a form of art. Here, data pipelines are meticulously crafted, embodying both precision and creativity, to facilitate solutions that are as innovative as they are effective. This artistic approach underpins my mission to harness extensive data engineering expertise, aiming to develop groundbreaking, data-driven solutions. These solutions are designed to navigate and overcome complex challenges, offering new insights and efficiencies across a spectrum of industries.
My mission is to leverage my data engineering skills and expertise to create innovative and scalable solutions that address the complex challenges and opportunities in many industries. I am always eager to stay up-to-date with new technologies
My passion is deeply rooted in transforming the landscape of data from conventional reporting to a realm of unparalleled benefits. It is my heartfelt ambition to elevate the function of data beyond its traditional confines, envisioning it as a catalyst for profound change and innovation. This drive is not just about refining data processes; it's about reimagining the very essence of data's role in our world. By harnessing the untapped potential of data, I am committed to unveiling insights that inspire action, foster growth, and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements. My journey is dedicated to not just navigating the vast sea of data but charting new courses that lead to meaningful, tangible benefits for all. Through this transformative vision, I aspire to empower industries, communities, and individuals alike, showcasing the boundless possibilities that arise when we dare to see data not as mere numbers, but as the lifeblood of progress and innovation.
📌 Experience

Lead Data Engineer
Gymshark, Birmingham,England – (Oct 2023 - Present)
- Led a dynamic team to drive the development of modularized, automated data engineering pipelines, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Architected and delivered modularized, automated, event-driven data engineering pipelines and data modeling approaches to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Managed data updates, imports, exports, segments, and audiences within analytical systems to optimize insights database and marketing automation platform performance.
- Implemented modern code development strategies in collaboration with Data Governance to enhance data quality and streamline the resolution of data issues.
- Monitored and maintained existing data integrations, contributing to the creation of operational procedures and high-level designs for data pipelines and models.
- Collaborated with third-party partners and software providers to enhance or implement new data solutions and processes.
- Acted as the gatekeeper for customer data, ensuring compliance with data privacy standards in collaboration with Data Governance.
- Leveraged Medallion Architecture principles to design and deploy scalable, resilient data solutions.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Cloud Platform: GCP
Languages: Python,Java and SQL
Data Processing: GCP Dataflow, Apache Beam, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Dataproc
Data Streaming : Cloud Pub/Sub, Apache Kafka
Data Integration: Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Functions , GCP Dataflow , Altrex
Data Storage: BigQuery, Snowflake, GCP Cloud Storage
Database: Firestore, Datastore, AlloyDB, Memorystore, BigTable ,Cloud SQL,Redis
Time Series Database: InfluxDB, TimescaleDB
Metadata Management: Apache Atlas, Data Catalog
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
Security: Cloud IAM, Cloud Security Command Center
CI/CD: GitHub, Cloud Build
Graph Database: Neo4j
Search Engine: Elasticsearch
Containerization: Docker
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Cloud Run

Senior Data Engineer
Curenta, California,US – (March 2023 - Sep 2023)
- Leadership: Led the development and implementation of a data lake architecture that revolutionized data storage and retrieval, fostering efficiency and scalability across the organization.
- Leveraged Delta Lake, Databricks, and Synapse to architect a cutting-edge lakehouse solution, optimizing data storage and processing capabilities.
- ETL Transformation: Employed robust ETL processes to transform and cleanse data, achieving a remarkable 100% improvement in data quality and accuracy.
- Analytics Platform Deployment: Spearheaded the deployment of an advanced analytics platform, empowering data scientists to effortlessly access and analyze vast datasets.
- Data Catalog Implementation: Established a comprehensive data catalog to centralize metadata management and enable effective data governance practices.
- Real-time Streaming Pipeline: Engineered a high-performance real-time streaming pipeline, enabling near-instantaneous data analytics for real-time insights.
- Data Security Framework: Implemented a robust data security framework to ensure compliance with stringent data privacy regulations, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Pioneered the creation of a CI/CD pipeline, significantly reducing time-to-deployment and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Introduced an AI-powered chatbot leveraging ChatGPT capabilities for medication ordering process streamlining.
- Developed a real-time streaming solution for receiving faxes through RingCentral and automated extraction of critical details.
- Designed and implemented an automated solution for extracting patient and medication data from any facility software.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Cloud Platform: Azure
Languages: Python,C#,Java and SQL
Data Processing: Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory
Data Ingestion: Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus
Database:Azure SQL Server , Azure Cosmos DB
Data Integration: Azure Data Factory
Data Storage: Azure Blob Storage, Delta Lake, Azure Synapse
Streaming: Apache Kafka, Azure Stream Analytics, Apache Flink
Metadata Management: Apache Atlas, Apache Ranger, Azure Data Catalog
Infrastructure as Code: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates, Terraform
Security: Azure Key Vault, Apache Ranger
Visualization: Power BI
CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub
RPA: RPA UIPath

Data Engineering Manager
MegaMind IT, (Saudi German Health Hospitals MENA) – (Feb 2022 - Feb 2023)
- Led a dynamic team Proactively drove the vision for Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing within a specific product vertical, crafting and executing a strategic plan to realize this vision.
- Defined and implemented processes essential for achieving operational excellence in data management and system reliability, ensuring the foundation and infrastructure supported scalable growth.
- Built and led a high-caliber BI and Data Warehousing team, designed to scale with the organization's needs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Established strong cross-functional relationships with Data Scientists, Product Managers, User Experience Researchers, and Software Engineers to deeply understand data needs and deliver comprehensive data solutions.
- Managed comprehensive data warehouse strategies across the product vertical, utilizing Amazon Redshift to ensure efficient data storage, processing, and analysis capabilities.
- Spearheaded the development and operationalization of a data lake on Amazon S3, optimizing data storage, integration, and accessibility across the organization.
- Drove the design, building, and launching of new data models and data pipelines in production, enhancing data availability and analytic capabilities.
- Led the development of data resources, supporting new product launches and enabling data-driven decision-making processes.
- Championed data quality across the product vertical and related business areas, implementing robust data governance and quality assurance practices.
- Managed the delivery of high-impact dashboards and data visualizations, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Defined and managed SLAs for all data sets and processes running in production, ensuring high reliability and performance standards.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Cloud Platform: AWS
Languages: Python,C#,Java and SQL
Data Processing: Kafka ,AWS Glue, Amazon EMR ,PySpark
Data Steaming: Amazon Kinesis
Compute: AWS Lambda, Amazon EC2
Data Ingestion: Apache Airflow
Database:Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, SQL Server, Elasticsearch
Data Storage: AWS S3, Amazon Redshift ,SQL Server
Metadata Management: Apache Atlas, Apache Ranger
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
Visualization: Power BI , Qlik Sense
CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Jenkins
Visualization and BI Tools: Apache Superset ,Grafana

Data Engineering Supervisor
TE Data (Telecom Egypt), Egypt,Cairo – (Oct 2019 - March 2022)
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Built and led a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering an environment of innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
- Spearheaded the development and optimization of complex ETL processes using Talend, and Python, significantly improving data integration efficiency and system interoperability.
- Led the strategic development and successful implementation of new service offerings for a TE Mobile operator, directly contributing to enhanced product market fit and customer satisfaction.
- Scalable Data Streaming Architecture: Designed and deployed a high-performance data streaming solution, facilitating real-time data analytics and insights, thereby supporting critical decision-making processes.
- Applied sophisticated computational techniques to analyze large datasets, employing algorithms that produced actionable insights and findings, driving business growth and operational efficiency.
- Established rigorous data validation frameworks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all data collected, laying the foundation for trustworthy analytics and reporting.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, R, PySpark, Grafana, Apache Hadoop, Apache Flink, Apache Beam, Apache Cassandra, Apache HBase, Apache Druid, Apache NiFi, Apache Superset, Apache Arrow, Apache Arrow Flight, Apache Parquet, Apache Avro, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, Apache Mahout, Apache ZooKeeper, Apache Samza, Apache Iceberg, Apache Pulsar, Apache Calcite, Apache Pig, Apache Tez, Talend Open Studio, Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle), Apache NiFi
Senior Data Engineer
TE Data (Telecom Egypt), Egypt,Cairo – (Oct 2019 - March 2022)
- Led architecture and development of a large-scale data lake capable of ingesting millions of records per minute to enable advanced analytics.
- Leveraged Kafka, Pulsar, NiFi, Airflow to build highly scalable and automated data pipelines
- Designed infrastructure on Docker and Kubernetes for fault tolerance and easy management
- Established data governance standards and best practices for data quality and compliance
- Directed a team of 10 data engineers, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement of data systems.
- Conducted rigorous data validation checks to ensure accuracy and reliability for business reports.
- Optimized ETL processes on Hadoop using Talend, enhancing workflow efficiency by 40%.
- Implemented master data management using Talend to establish consistent, high-quality data.
- Partnered with business leaders to translate analytics needs into technical requirements and data engineering solutions.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, R, PySpark, Grafana, Apache Hadoop, Apache Flink, Apache Beam, Apache Cassandra, Apache HBase, Apache Druid, Apache NiFi, Apache Zeppelin, Apache Sqoop, Apache Storm, Apache Ignite, Apache Kylin, Apache Superset, Apache Arrow, Apache Arrow Flight, Apache Parquet, Apache Avro, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, Apache Mahout, Apache ZooKeeper, Apache Samza, Apache Iceberg, Apache Pulsar, Apache Calcite, Apache Pig, Apache Tez, Talend Open Studio, Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle), Apache NiFi
Data Engineer
TE Data (Telecom Egypt), Egypt,Cairo – (Oct 2019 - March 2022)
- Hadoop-based Data Lake Construction: Architected and built an open-source data lake on the Hadoop ecosystem, tailored to handle massive data volumes with millions of records ingested per minute. This project involved:System Design: Crafting a scalable and resilient architecture capable of processing and storing vast amounts of data efficiently.
- Data Ingestion: Implementing high-throughput data ingestion pipelines to accommodate real-time data flow from multiple sources, ensuring robustness and reliability.
- Data Management: Establishing comprehensive data management practices, including data cataloging, security, and governance, to maintain data quality and accessibility.
- Analytics Integration: Enabling advanced analytics capabilities by integrating analytical tools and platforms, facilitating deep insights and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- SQL Server Database Management: Led the design, development, and maintenance of a SQL Server relational database, implementing data warehousing best practices to optimize data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
- .NET Application Development: Spearheaded the development and management of .NET applications, adhering to industry best practices to ensure robustness, efficiency, and scalability.
- Automatic Reporting Systems: Engineered and managed automatic reporting systems using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), enhancing business intelligence and decision-making processes.
- Database Migration: Directed migration tasks across various database platforms using SSIS, ensuring seamless data transfer, integrity, and minimal downtime.
- SSAS OLAP Database: Developed and managed an SSAS OLAP database, applying data warehousing and BI best practices to support complex analytical queries and data analysis.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, R, PySpark, Grafana, Apache Hadoop, Apache Flink, Apache Beam, Apache Cassandra, Apache HBase, Apache Druid, Apache NiFi, Apache Zeppelin, Apache Sqoop, Apache Storm, Apache Ignite, Apache Kylin, Apache Superset, Apache Arrow, Apache Arrow Flight, Apache Parquet, Apache Avro, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, Apache Mahout, Apache ZooKeeper, Apache Samza, Apache Iceberg, Apache Pulsar, Apache Calcite, Apache Pig, Apache Tez, Talend Open Studio, Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle), Apache NiFi
Data Developer
TE Data (Telecom Egypt), Egypt,Cairo – (Oct 2019 - March 2022)
- ETL Development and Optimization: Led hands-on development and optimization of ETL processes, ensuring efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading workflows. Utilized SSIS and custom scripting to automate data flows, enhancing data quality and availability.
- Reporting and Analytics: Designed and implemented insightful reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), enabling stakeholders to access timely, accurate data for strategic decision-making. Developed dashboards and visualizations that clearly communicated key metrics and trends.
- Data Warehousing Modeling & Design: Spearheaded DW modeling and design initiatives, employing dimensional modeling techniques and best practices to structure data for optimal analysis and reporting.
- Query Performance Optimization: Applied in-depth knowledge of SQL and database management principles to optimize query performance, significantly reducing response times and improving user experience for data-intensive applications.
- Advanced Analytics on Big Data: Leveraged mathematical, statistical, and machine learning methods to analyze big data, using high-performance computing tools like Hadoop and Spark. Developed models and algorithms that translated complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting critical business decisions.
- Legacy Data Warehouse Modernization: Successfully remodeled a legacy data warehouse, transitioning it to a modern architecture based on industry best practices. This project involved comprehensive data architecture revision, migration planning, and execution, resulting in a more scalable, efficient, and reliable data warehousing solution.
✨Project
Technologies Utilized:
Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, R, PySpark, Grafana, Apache Hadoop, Apache Flink, Apache Beam, Apache Cassandra, Apache HBase, Apache Druid, Apache NiFi, Apache Zeppelin, Apache Sqoop, Apache Storm, Apache Ignite, Apache Kylin, Apache Superset, Apache Arrow, Apache Arrow Flight, Apache Parquet, Apache Avro, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, Apache Mahout, Apache ZooKeeper, Apache Samza, Apache Iceberg, Apache Pulsar, Apache Calcite, Apache Pig, Apache Tez, Talend Open Studio, Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle), Apache NiFi
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
Programming languages
Python, Java, C#, PHP, Scala, and Go
Architecture
ETL/ELT processes, Data Pipelines, Data warehousing, Cloud solutions, Real-time streaming solutions, Data Lakes, modern lake houses, and AI solutions like GPT, Azure Cognitive, and Google NLP, including fine-tuning.
Databases
SQL, MySQL, Big Query, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, Cassandra, Mongo, Azure Cosmos, Neo4j, Arango, Vector, Azure Synapse, Redshift, IBM Netezza, Vantage, Dynamo, Aurora DB, Redis, Elasticsearch, MariaDB, Teradata
Programming languages: | Python, Java, C#, PHP, Scala, and Go |
Technologies and frameworks: | Flink, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, Hadoop, Flask, Django, Fast API, Storm, Kinesis, Hive, HBase, AWS SNS and SQS, Google PubSub, Service Bus, Grafana and Delta Lake |
Architecture: | ETL/ELT processes, Data Pipelines, Data warehousing, Cloud solutions, Real-time streaming solutions, Data Lakes, modern lake houses, and AI solutions like GPT, Azure Cognitive, and Google NLP, including fine-tuning. |
Databases: | SQL, MySQL, Big Query, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, Cassandra, Mongo, Azure Cosmos, Neo4j, Arango, Vector, Azure Synapse, Redshift, IBM Netezza, Vantage, Dynamo, Aurora DB, Redis, Elasticsearch, MariaDB, Teradata |
Data tools: | Talend, SSIS, IBM DataStage, PDI, Data Factory, Apache NIFI, Oracle Data Integrator, AWS Glue, Google Cloud Dataflow, Superset, Power BI, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook and Databricks |
Orchestration | Airflow, NIFI, Google Composer, Luigi, SQL Agent, and many other tools. |
Cloud technologies: | AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM and K8s |
Methodology: | Agile and Scrum for rapid, iterative development, and DevOps for seamless integration and delivery. |
CI/CD: | Docker, Jenkins for continuous integration, Ansible for configuration management, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Docker Swarm, CDK, and Terraform. |
Deployment and VCS: | Git for version control, Helm for Kubernetes package management, and Terraform for infrastructure as code. |
Trackers and other tools | Jira for task tracking, Confluence for documentation, Slack for team communication, UiPath for RPA, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and Functional testing |
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Engineering
2010 (Faculty Of Engineering , El Minia University)
Languages
Arabic 🇪🇬
Native speaker
English 🇺🇸
Proficient speaker
🏆 Certifications
Credly badges
Credly
https://www.credly.com/users/ahmed-sayed.e5cf6c8f/badges
Data Engineer Associate Certificate
https://www.datacamp.com/certificate/DEA0015855349933
Build and Optimize Data Warehouses with BigQuery
Google
https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/public_profiles/6a29d5ab-3207-4d33-83c6-329db61c0f71/badges/6889744
Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud
Google
https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/public_profiles/6a29d5ab-3207-4d33-83c6-329db61c0f71/badges/7920663
06/2023
Generative AI Studio
Google
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/FG5NZYRV9TGP
05/2023
Microsoft Azure Data Engineering Associate (DP-203)
Coursera
https://coursera.org/verify/professional-cert/7DGYT3ACA66G
05/2023
Microsoft Azure Databricks for Data Engineering
Coursera
https://coursera.org/share/f32617a4dfee677b076c436542f7f774
04/2023
Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and Data Streaming Solution
Coursera
https://coursera.org/share/ebcaa667be1b1f2bbae8d497d6ea7efa
04/2023
Data Engineering with MS Azure Synapse Apache Spark Pools
Coursera
https://coursera.org/share/5fb1bbc99709e1c3b510708c065858aa
🏆 Awards and Honors
- We Telecom Egypt Best Employee 2020
- Top Data and Analytics Influencer by KDnuggets - 2020
- Telecom Egypt IT Best Employee 2018
- TEData Best Employee 2017
- TEData Best Employee 2016
- TEData Best Employee 2015
- TEData Best Employee 2014
Additional Information
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