Senior Big Data Analytics Engineer
Built enterprise big data platform from ground up, achieved 92% fraud detection accuracy, and scaled team from 2 to 18 members.
Key Achievements
Role Overview
At Etisalat UAE, I led the transformation of data analytics capabilities by building enterprise-scale big data platforms from the ground up. This role marked a significant milestone in my career as I transitioned from data analysis to platform architecture and team leadership, managing one of the largest telecommunications datasets in the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ Architected and built enterprise big data platform from scratch
- ▸ Developed advanced fraud detection systems with 92% accuracy
- ▸ Scaled analytics team from 2 to 18 engineers
- ▸ Led real-time analytics initiatives for 10M+ customers
- ▸ Implemented machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics
Leadership & Team Building
One of my proudest achievements was growing the analytics team from 2 to 18 members. I was responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring engineers across different specializations including data engineering, machine learning, and platform operations. This experience taught me valuable lessons about scaling teams and building sustainable engineering cultures.
Recognition & Awards
My contributions were recognized with two Best Employee awards during my tenure, acknowledging both technical excellence and leadership impact. The fraud detection system I developed saved the company over $5 million annually while significantly improving customer experience.
Technology Stack
Big Data
Data Processing
Streaming
Data Warehouse
NoSQL Database
Search & Analytics
Programming
AI/ML
ML Framework
Visualization
Operating System
Key Projects
Enterprise Big Data Platform
Built a comprehensive big data platform from ground up capable of processing terabytes of telecom data in real-time.
Technologies
Key Highlights
- ▸ Designed scalable distributed architecture
- ▸ Implemented real-time data ingestion pipelines
- ▸ Built fault-tolerant storage and processing systems
- ▸ Achieved 99.9% platform availability
Advanced Fraud Detection System
Developed machine learning-based fraud detection system achieving 92% accuracy in identifying fraudulent activities.
Technologies
Key Highlights
- ▸ 92% fraud detection accuracy
- ▸ Real-time anomaly detection
- ▸ Reduced false positives by 60%
- ▸ Saved $5M+ annually in fraud losses
Real-time Analytics Dashboard
Created comprehensive analytics dashboards providing real-time insights into network performance and customer behavior.
Technologies
Key Highlights
- ▸ Real-time KPI monitoring
- ▸ Interactive data visualization
- ▸ Executive-level reporting automation
- ▸ Improved decision-making speed by 70%
Career Impact & Growth
Professional Milestone
- First leadership role managing large engineering teams
- Transition from analyst to platform architect
- Deep expertise in machine learning and fraud detection
- Scaled systems to handle massive telecom datasets
Industry Impact
The platform and systems I built at Etisalat UAE became the foundation for the company's data-driven decision making across all business units. The fraud detection system set new industry standards and was later adopted by other Etisalat subsidiaries across the Middle East and Africa.