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Muhammad Sarfaraz Abdul Khadeer
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Muhammad Sarfaraz Abdul Khadeer

Software, Data & AI/ML Specialist

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Summary

Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in Java development, cloud computing, and data engineering. Skilled in designing and optimizing ETL pipelines, database management, and implementing scalable data solutions using AWS, GCP, and Apache Spark. Experienced in backend and frontend development, including Angular, and proficient in CI/CD practices, version control, and performance optimization. Strong background in data warehousing, machine learning, NLP, and business intelligence tools like Power BI. Adept at leveraging AI and data analytics to drive business efficiency and innovation. Currently pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of St Andrews.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification

Work History

Postgraduate Taught Representative

School Of CS, University Of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current

* Gathering, collating, and analysing student feedback to identify key themes and actionable insights.
* Presenting findings and proposed improvements at Student-Staff Consultative Committee meetings.
* Collaborating with academic staff to implement meaningful changes that enhance the postgraduate experience.
* Closing the feedback loop by communicating outcomes and updates back to the cohort.
* Working with the Postgraduate Taught and Research Presidents, as well as other Reps, on school-wide and university-wide initiatives.

Software Engineer

Sony(Sony Pictures)
Bengaluru, India
08.2022 - Current

* Developed enhancements for the SP Connect Website Application.
* Resolved software bugs to improve overall functionality.
* Enhanced and optimized web pages for better performance.
* Led the transition from Angular 8 to Angular 16.
* Executed POC projects using Aspose Slides for PPT generation.
* Implemented solutions for security vulnerabilities in Java 11.
* Configured tracking tools in Google Analytics tailored to application performance.
* Upgraded MongoDB to the latest version, ensuring database stability.
* Facilitated migration of 20K+ files from Solr to OpenSearch.
* Executed deployment strategies using Jenkins and Terraform.
* Leveraged AWS Athena for data querying and analysis.
* Utilized AWS Glue for ETL jobs and efficient data transformation.
* Conducted Python scripting with S3 for seamless data curation.
* Spearheaded upgrade from Java 11 to Java 21.
* Developed Swagger-UI implementation in Java, enabling mock controllers and services using YAML/JSON.
* Managed tasks proficiently across both backend and frontend roles.
* Oversaw database operations with efficient curation and design.
* Crafted ER diagrams to accurately represent data relationships.
* Collaborated with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities, and resolve software issues.
* Designed databases to store application data using SQL Server and MongoDB.
* Streamlined data flow from diverse sources using ETL tools like Talend, Informatica, and Airflow.
* Analyzed user requirements and developed ETL processes to load enterprise data into the Data Warehouse.
* Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
* Configured and maintained cloud-based data infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to enhance storage and computation.
* Developed Python scripts for extracting data from web service APIs and loading into databases.
* Engineered a dynamic tracking system to capture clicks and shares accurately.
* Developed cart management & sharing modules, boosting adoption by 35%.
* Enhanced Sales Hub & Quick Connect modules, improving sales efficiency by 20%.
* Migrated Angular apps to Angular 15, modernizing UI/UX and creating marketing/analytics dashboards capturing 100% of targeted events.
* Led AWS Glue & Apache Airflow data lake initiatives, improving ETL quality and analytics availability.
* Implemented OpenSearch for new consolidation projects.

Education

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence

University Of St Andrews
St Andrews, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru,India
07-2022

High School Diploma -

Bright Riders School
Abu Dhabi,UAE
01-2017

GED -

Abu Dhabi Indian School
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01-2015

Skills

Java/C/Python Programming

Database management

ETL processes

Angular framework

Cloud infrastructure

Performance optimization

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Data extraction

Advanced Microsoft office

Deadline driven

Data warehousing

Python scripting

Data transformation

Data science agility

AWS cloud services

AWS glue ETL management

ETL design and implementation

Apache Spark mastery

Lambda functions

Data warehousing solutions

Amazon S3 proficiency

NoSQL databases

PowerBI reporting

Data pipeline development

Natural language processing

Machine learning

JIRA

Source and version control: git, github

Data querying

Power BI

Google Cloud Platform

Data Engineering Pipeline Management with

Apache Airflow

AI for Business Strategy

Artificial Intelligence Basics

Certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI

Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy

Data Engineering Foundations

Data Engineering Pipeline Management with Apache Airflow

Data Pipeline Automation using R & Python

Data Science on Google Cloud Platforms

NLP with Python for Machine Learning

Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL

Problem Solving Strategies in Data Engineering

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Languages

English
Native language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Boxing
  • Gaming
  • Go Karting/Sim Racing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postgraduate Taught Representative

School Of CS, University Of St Andrews
09.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence

University Of St Andrews
09.2025 - Current

Software Engineer

Sony(Sony Pictures)
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

BMS College of Engineering

High School Diploma -

Bright Riders School

GED -

Abu Dhabi Indian School
Muhammad Sarfaraz Abdul KhadeerSoftware, Data & AI/ML Specialist