Harishkumar P
About Harishkumar P
Harishkumar P is a Staff Engineer specializing in Data Engineering at Altimetrik, with a diverse background in data roles at Wipro and PayPal. He holds a BCA from Thiagarajar College and an MS in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani.
Work at Altimetrik
Harishkumar P currently holds the position of Staff Engineer in Data Engineering at Altimetrik, a role he has occupied since 2024. His work is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and follows a hybrid work model. In this position, he applies his expertise in data engineering to develop scalable solutions that enhance business intelligence and analytics efforts.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Prior to his current role, Harishkumar P worked at PayPal for three years, where he progressed from Data Engineer 2 to Data Engineer 3. His tenure at PayPal spanned from 2020 to 2024, during which he contributed to various data engineering projects that utilized advanced tools and technologies.
Experience at Wipro
Harishkumar P began his professional career at Wipro, where he worked for four years from 2012 to 2016. He held the position of Student Computer Applicant for the first four years and later advanced to Senior Project Engineer for seven months in 2016. His experience at Wipro laid the foundation for his skills in data engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Harishkumar P holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from Thiagarajar College, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering from 2013 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in data engineering, including proficiency in Python, SQL, and various data orchestration tools.
Technical Skills and Tools
Harishkumar P has demonstrated versatility in employing a range of technologies throughout his career. He has utilized tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Matillion, GCP BigQuery, Azure Data Factory, and Amazon Redshift to orchestrate seamless data flow. His proactive approach to integrating new technologies into projects has significantly reduced manual efforts and improved operational efficiency.