Dixshya Pradhan

Data Engineer with experience building and optimizing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, developing cloud-based data solutions, and transforming large datasets into reliable, analytics-ready assets. Skilled in Python, SQL, Apache Spark, Databricks, and Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc). Experienced in data integration, validation, performance optimization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.

Currently completing a Master of Science in Data Science with a focus on big data, machine learning, and cloud data engineering.

Data Engineer (Contract) - PetSmart - Remote

(2023-10 - 2024-12)

• Designed and maintained scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to process high-volume retail data using Python, SQL, Apache Spark, Databricks, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Built reliable data workflows to ingest, clean, validate, and transform structured datasets into analytics-ready data for reporting and business intelligence.
• Improved pipeline performance by optimizing SQL queries and Spark data transformations, increasing processing efficiency and reliability.
• Performed data validation and quality checks to ensure accurate, consistent, and trusted datasets across multiple business domains.
• Collaborated with analysts and cross-functional teams to integrate customer and transaction data that supported business reporting and analytics.
• Assisted in troubleshooting pipeline issues and continuously improved workflow performance through monitoring and optimization.

ERP Systems & Data Analyst - University of Wisconsin System

(2022-06 - 2023-06)

• Administered Oracle and Workday enterprise systems while maintaining data integrity, security, and system reliability.
• Developed SQL queries and custom reports to validate enterprise datasets and support operational reporting.
• Worked with multiple departments to improve reporting accuracy and streamline business processes through data analysis and automation.

Co-Owner / Operations Data Manager - Plain One Stop – Mobil

(2020-10 - 2022-08)

• Managed retail POS data and operational reporting for a high-volume convenience store and fueling station.
• Analyzed daily sales and inventory trends to improve purchasing decisions and reduce inventory shortages.
• Built employee schedules using operational data to improve staffing efficiency and control labor costs.

Healthcare Systems Analyst - Cumberland

(2018-09 - 2020-09)

• Supported enterprise healthcare applications and system operations for multiple healthcare clients.
• Worked with clinical data and Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms including Epic and Cerner.
• Assisted with system troubleshooting, application support, and data integrity initiatives.

Master of Science - Data Science - University of the Cumberlands (2026-08)

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology and Communication - University of Wisconsin–Stout