Arshad Mk

Data professional with 3+ years of experience across data management, analysis, quality assurance, and operations. Skilled in SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, Google Sheets, and workflow automation, with hands-on experience working with Azure, AWS, ADLS, and, Databricks.

Data Specialist at Forage AI (2025-10 – Present)

• Managed and analysed large-scale datasets using SQL, performing data validation, quality checks, and issue identification across metadata and source records.
• Automated operations and project management workflows by developing Excel/Google Sheets-based trackers and automations, reducing repetitive manual tasks and improving process visibility.
• Streamlined Dev–QA communication and feedback workflows through Sheets–Forms integrations and automated notifications, improving feedback turnaround and reducing manual coordination.
• Managed stakeholder requirements and cross-functional collaboration, coordinating with development, QA, and client teams to translate requirements into operational workflows and process improvements.
• Conducted document investigation and QA using Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), CloudBeaver, AWS, and SQL-based data exploration to trace, validate, and investigate document and metadata issues

Big Data Engineer at Perseverance Technologies (2025-08 – 2025-10)

• Worked on PySpark and Databricks to support ETL pipelines and distributed data processing.
• Assisted in debugging Spark jobs and optimizing runtime performance.
• Collaborated with senior engineers on data quality checks and troubleshooting ETL workflows.
• Assisted in troubleshooting ETL processes and integrating diverse data sources into Databricks for downstream analytics.

Research Data Analyst at Mahatma Gandhi University (2023-11 – 2025-06)

• Managed and analysed large-scale datasets using SQL, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for a multinational corporation research initiative.
• Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) and generated statistical insights for economic digitalization initiatives.
• Built interactive dashboards in Power BI and Excel, reducing reporting time by 20% for non-technical stakeholders.
• Streamlined data collection and reporting processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Master of Computer Application in Computer Application – Cochin University of Science and Technology (2021-10 – 2023-05)

Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences – University of Delhi (2017-07 – 2020-05)