Hello, I’m Monika Ravindran
Software & Data Engineer specializing in ETL Pipelines, Cloud Data Platforms, and AI-driven engineering workflows
I design and build scalable data pipelines, cloud-based backend services, and web applications, leveraging AI-assisted development and prompt engineering to improve productivity, code quality, and real-world usability.
Data Engineering & ETL
Building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines with Python, SQL, Apache Spark, and Databricks.
Backend & API Development
Designing reliable REST APIs with Node.js, Spring Boot, and automated testing.
BI & Reporting
Building Power BI and Tableau dashboards for near real-time operational visibility.
Cloud, DevOps & AI-Assisted Development
Deploying systems with Docker, Azure, AWS, CI/CD, and AI prompt-driven workflows.
Who I am?
I build data pipelines and full-stack applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and clean architecture, working across ETL/ELT workflows, REST APIs, real-time dashboards, databases, and containerized deployments. I leverage AI tools and prompt engineering to accelerate development, improve debugging, and enhance testing while owning features end-to-end.
(Jun 2025 - Present)
Senior Web Developer
TEACH Resource Group, Indianapolis, IN
(Jul 2020 - Feb 2021)
Software Development Engineer
TechBulls Softech, Pune, India
(Jan 2017 - Mar 2018)
Software Engineer
L&T Technology Services, Bangalore, India
(Oct 2014 - Dec 2016)
Software Engineer
Aricent Technologies, Bangalore, India
Teaching Assistant - Theory of Computation & Analysis of Algorithms
Purdue University · Part-time On-site
- Assisted in teaching and grading for courses on automata theory, Turing machines and algorithm analysis.
- Led tutorials, review sessions and mentored students on theoretical and algorithmic concepts.
- Applied strong analytical skills and knowledge in programming to solve problems and guide students through challenging coursework.
Languages
Data & Cloud
Frameworks & Tools
Donation Management App
Title
Donation Management App
GitHubDescription
A full-stack web application that enables organizations to manage, track, and analyze donations in real time.
Key Contributions
- Built a responsive UI in React with a focus on accessibility.
- Designed REST APIs using Node.js and Express for donation workflows.
- Modeled MongoDB schemas to support donor profiles and transactions.
- Integrated Stripe for secure online payments.
- Implemented authentication and role-based access.
Tech Stack
Travel Diaries Forum App
Title
Travel Diaries Forum App
GitHubDescription
A community-driven forum for sharing travel stories, tips, and destination guides.
Key Contributions
- Delivered a responsive discussion experience with rich post formatting.
- Designed content moderation flows for posts, comments, and votes.
- Integrated Supabase for data storage, real-time updates, and authentication.
- Optimized API queries to keep feed loading fast at scale.
Tech Stack
Distributed Data Pipeline (Capstone)
Title
Distributed Data Pipeline (Capstone)
Description
A batch ETL pipeline on Databricks (Azure) that ingests, transforms, and loads semi-structured data into Delta Lake tables.
Key Contributions
- Applied schema enforcement and data quality checks at each pipeline stage using PySpark.
- Optimized Spark job performance through partition tuning, broadcast joins, and caching strategies.
- Documented before-and-after query plans to validate performance improvements.
- Stored processed outputs in Delta Lake format to support time-travel queries and ACID-compliant updates.
Tech Stack
AAA Rental Database Design
Title
AAA Rental Database Design
Description
A fully normalized relational database design for a rental management system, benchmarked for performance at scale.
Key Contributions
- Modeled the schema from scratch via functional dependency analysis and normalization to BCNF and 5NF.
- Translated the design into ERWin logical and physical data models with entity relationships and constraints.
- Developed SQL scripts for schema creation, indexing strategies, and stored procedures.
- Applied data governance principles, defining access patterns and using hypothesis testing to detect anomalies.
Tech Stack
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Master's in Computer Science
Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
Bachelor's in Information Technology
Anna University, Chennai, India
Relevant Coursework
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Big Data & Distributed Systems
- Web Development
- Cloud Computing
- Software Quality Assurance
- DCCN (Data Communication & Computer Networks)
Towards Secure Audit Services for Outsourced Data in Cloud
2014 International Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology (ICRTIT)
Sumalatha M. R., Hemalathaa S., Monika R., Ahila C.
AWS Certification
View credentialAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Credential ID: e5084b74b3d843bea89bde8a318244cb
Professional Certificate
View credentialMeta Front-End Developer Professional Specialization
Meta (Coursera)
Credential ID: W190MZ8A36HM
May 2025
Certificate of Achievement - CodePath Intermediate Technical Prep
CodePath
Credential ID: 122271
Skills: Python · Collaborative problem solving · Data Structures · ChatGPT · Problem Solving · Technical Communication · Algorithms · Teamwork
Aug 2025
Certificate of Achievement - CodePath Intermediate Web Development
CodePath
Credential ID: 314038
Skills: React.js · Supabase · JavaScript · GitHub Copilot · LangChain
Apr 2026
Databricks Associate Developer: Apache Spark with Python
Packt
Credential ID: JDTHV2L2AGO2
Aug 2026
Academy Accreditation - Databricks Fundamentals
Databricks
Credential ID: 191034997
Aug 2026
Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals
Databricks
Credential ID: 191043437
Jul 2026
Building Agentic AI Applications Professional Certification
Codecademy
Skills: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) · LangChain
Specialization Certificate
Python for Everybody Specialization
University of Michigan (Coursera)
Specialization Certificate
Java Programming & Software Engineering Fundamentals
Duke University (Coursera)