DATA ENGINEER

Asim Raza

Building reliable data pipelines and analytics systems.

I am a Computer Science student focused on data engineering — building ETL pipelines and Medallion architectures using Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, and AWS. Currently looking for my first Data Engineer role.

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01 / Projects

Featured Projects

Real engineering workflows focusing on reliability, data quality, and structured analytics.

Job Market Intelligence Platform

An end-to-end data pipeline processing job listings across multiple cities into a Medallion architecture for skill demand analytics.

Python Databricks AWS S3

Weather Data Engineering Pipeline

Automated pipeline ingesting live weather data for 5 major cities in Pakistan, applying transformations, and preparing data for dashboard analytics.

PySpark SQL Delta Lake

Sentinel AI

A web-based disaster management platform designed to predict localized flood risks and support emergency response through machine learning, live meteorological data and interactive geospatial mapping.

React FastAPI XGBoost

Online Grocery Management System

A full-stack grocery shopping application where customers can browse products, manage carts, place orders, and view purchases.

PHP MySQL CRUD
02 / About

About Me

Professional portrait of Asim Raza

Building Systems to Create Useful Information

I am a Data Engineer with experience building reliable data pipelines and analytics-ready systems. My work covers the full data engineering cycle from API-based data ingestion and cloud storage to data transformation, data quality validation, data modeling, and analytics.

I have hands-on experience with Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, AWS S3, and Delta Lake. My approach to data engineering is focused on designing and implementing workflows that are structured, maintainable, and capable of delivering clean and reliable data.

Beyond Data Engineering

Technology is a major part of what I do, but it is not the only thing I enjoy. I believe exploring different ideas creates a well-rounded perspective.

Writing• Poetry• Singing• Music• Reading• Exploring Ideas

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Explore my complete story, professional journey, technical projects and the experiences that shaped my path in Data Engineering.

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03 / Skills

Technical Skills

Programming & Dev

PythonSQLObject-Oriented Prog.Data StructuresREST API IntegrationPython TestingGitGitHub

Data Engineering

ETL / ELTData PipelinesData IntegrationData QualityData TransformationData ModelingDimensional ModelingStar SchemaData WarehousingApache SparkPySpark

Platforms & Cloud

DatabricksDelta LakeAWS S3Unity CatalogDatabricks WorkflowsDatabricks AI/BI

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQL

Tools & Practices

Apache AirflowdbtJinjaWorkflow OrchestrationData ValidationPipeline AutomationGit Workflow
04 / Experience

History

Oct 2026 – Nov 2026

Digital Media Intern

Press Network of Pakistan (PNP) · Islamabad

  • Assisted with news writing, reporting, and drafting articles for digital publication.
  • Participated in fact-checking and editorial research to verify media content accuracy.
  • Supported the editorial team through ongoing media monitoring and press clipping aggregation.
Mar 2023 – Aug 2023

Lab Administrator Intern

Virtual University of Pakistan — Gojra Campus

Supported day-to-day operations of a university computer lab, keeping systems reliable for students and staff during a six-month internship.

  • Set up and maintained lab computers, software and network access to support classes and examinations.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and connectivity issues to minimize user downtime.
  • Guided students and staff on lab systems using clear and patient communication.
  • Tracked equipment, usage and reported issues to maintain an organized and accountable lab environment.
May 2023 – Aug 2023

Front Counter Associate

Bonsaii Restaurant

Processed customer transactions accurately, handled cash, processed orders, and provided customer service in a fast-paced environment while following operational procedures.

4 years

Freelance WordPress Developer

Freelance

  • WordPress website development and customization.
  • Theme and plugin configuration.
  • Responsive design and continuous website maintenance.
05 / Education

Academics

2022 – Expected 2027

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Virtual University of Pakistan

Computer Science student focused on software engineering and data systems.

06 / Certifications

Featured Learning

DataCamp

Data Engineer in Python

End-to-end Python data engineering, covering data ingestion, cleaning, and software engineering principles.

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DataCamp

Associate Data Engineer in SQL

Comprehensive training on database design, relational databases, and writing optimized SQL queries.

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DataCamp

Intro to Apache Airflow

Building and orchestrating data pipelines using Apache Airflow workflows.

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07 / Writing

Engineering Notes

How I Made My Data Pipeline Idempotent

Discussing MERGE-based upserts and how safe reruns prevent duplicate records from polluting analytics tables.

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Bronze vs Silver vs Gold: Real Architecture

Moving beyond theory to explain the practical purpose and strict isolation of each layer in a Medallion architecture.

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08 / Contact

Let's Build Something Useful

I am actively looking for Entry-level / Junior Data Engineer roles. Feel free to connect if you are a recruiter, hiring manager, or engineer looking to collaborate.

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