Suresh Gopalakrishnan
Senior IT Consultant & Data Engineering Specialist
Background
An accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of rich, hands-on experience across diverse business sectors, specializing in database development, data engineering, and system modernization. I have a proven track record of serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading large-scale projects, and providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams. My professional journey has been defined by my ability to navigate and succeed in large, complex transactional environments, where I have been responsible for managing and migrating massive datasets, including a project involving over 3 million policies. My expertise covers the full software lifecycle, from initial design and development to production support, ensuring all solutions are robust, scalable, and reliable. My stable career history and my Big Data & Hadoop Certification underscore my dedication to both established and modern technologies.
Key Expertise
Expert PL/SQL & Oracle Development: I am a specialist in Oracle databases, with deep experience from versions 7i through 11g. My core strength lies in PL/SQL, where I build, optimize, and maintain complex transactional applications, fine-tune batch processes, and design high-volume database schemas. I am also proficient in Oracle Forms & Reports and possess Oracle DBA skills, leveraging tools like Toad and SQL Navigator to deliver efficient and reliable solutions.
Comprehensive Data Engineering: My skills extend into the full data engineering pipeline. I am highly proficient in Python, using key libraries like Pandas and NumPy for data analysis, cleaning, and visualization. I have extensive experience with Big Data ecosystems, including Hive and HDFS, allowing me to effectively manage large, disparate datasets. I also have a strong background in business intelligence and data visualization, having worked with tools like Power BI to create insightful dashboards for stakeholders.
Legacy System Transformation: I am an expert in modernizing outdated systems. A prime example is a significant project where I successfully re-engineered and converted a full suite of legacy COBOL programs into modern PL/SQL packages. I have also managed and executed multiple large-scale data migrations, developing proof-of-concepts, data decommission frameworks, and rigorous data reconciliation processes. This skill set makes me particularly effective at helping businesses evolve their data architecture and operations to meet contemporary best practices.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration: I possess exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on approach. I thrive in challenging technical roles and am skilled at communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and project success.
📞 +44 7884 050 958
📧 suresh.gopaal@gmail.com
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-gopalakrishnan-33209818/