Ishant Kumar

Background

About Ishant Kumar

Senior Data Engineer | Cloud Data Platforms | Cost-Optimized & Scalable Data Solutions With 4+ years of progressive experience in cloud-based data engineering, I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure, AWS, GCP, and Snowflake ecosystems. I began my journey as a Data Engineer Intern at Hexagon R&D India, and have since grown into a Senior Data Engineer role—driving impactful business outcomes through innovation, automation, and optimization. What I Do Best: • Architecting data pipelines using tools like Snowflake, Databricks, Apache Spark, and DBT • Building cost-efficient streaming and batch data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Kafka • Migrating complex pipelines and orchestrations (e.g, from Azure Databricks to Snowflake) with proven revenue and performance gains • Leveraging DevOps practices with GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform • Delivering insights that enhance product usage, drive sales opportunities, and reduce operational overhead Proven Impact: • Reduced monthly compute costs by $4,600+ through incremental load designs • Contributed to a 34% revenue increase through strategic pipeline migration • Led analytics initiatives resulting in 25% higher user engagement and 15% feature adoption growth • Recognized with multiple Star and POB Team Awards for delivering high-value solutions I bring a strong foundation in Computer Science, hands-on experience across leading cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and a deep understanding of the data lifecycle—from ingestion and transformation to insights and automation. Let’s connect if you're interested in cloud data solutions, pipeline optimization, or AI-driven analytics! Email: ishantkumar1026@gmail.com