Burak Colak

Data engineer with over 3+ years of experience specializing in audit-related automation, database management, and machine learning. Proficient in Python, SQL, and AWS, with a proven track record in optimizing data-driven processes. Passionate about leveraging data to drive decision-making and innovation.

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About Me

I am a Data Engineer at MSCI Inc.,where I assist in cloud migration efforts, particularly with Oracle SQL databases and Google Cloud Platform services. I also contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, enhancing code deployment. Additionally, I work with Docker and Kubernetes to improve application deployment workflows and optimize data processes from Autosys to Apache Airflow.


I am pursuing a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, where I am part of the Lacrosse team, Solar Boat team, and VIK-HK. I have a huge interest in data engineering, machine learning, and deep learning, and I love Python for API development and data-related tasks. I have also worked as a Junior Solution Architect at DevKit, designing and developing backend systems for ticketing systems using FastAPI and SQL, and as a Data Engineer at Starschema, supporting the development of audit-related automation in Python and Snowflake for BlackRock. I am a proud alumnus of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program, AFS-USA, US Department of State, and Erasmus Youth-pass, and I speak Turkish, English, and German. I am always eager to learn more and participate in hackathons. You can download my CV from here.


Here are some technologies I have been working with:

  • Python
  • SQL
  • C/C++
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • API
  • Docker
  • CD/CI
  • ETL
  • Apache Airflow
  • Kubernetes
  • Golang
  • Elasticsearch

Experiences

Data Engineer @ MSCI

Oct 2023 - Present

  • • Assist in cloud migration efforts, particularly with Oracle SQL databases and Google Cloud Platform services.
  • • Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, enhancing code deployment.
  • • Containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes to improve application deployment workflows and using ElasticSearch & Fluentd for logging, Grafana for monitoring.
  • • Aidintransitioning and optimizing data processes from Autosys to Apache Airflow.

Jr. Solution Architect @ Devkit

Jan 2021 - Present

  • • Construct web applications using FastAPI and implement data mining solutions w/ Docker, Nginx, and Celery.
  • • Employ data scraping techniques (Beautiful Soup, Scrapy) and manage backend infrastructure (Nginx, SQL).
  • • Enhance system efficiency and reliability through orchestration (Apache Airflow), visualization (Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana), and time-series data management (InfluxDB).
  • • Implement messaging queues (RabbitMQ) and scalable API logic (FastAPI) to handle high-volume traffic.

Medior Data Engineer @ Starschema (Contracted to BlackRock)

Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • • Spearheaded the development of multiple audit-related automation processes using Python.
  • • Designed intricate Snowflake procedures and facilitated API integrations.
  • • Developed and implemented a petabyte-scale data-driven audit system for financial records in Snowflake, improving accuracy by 95% and reducing audit time by 80% annually.
  • • Designed a REST API to automate data modification and creation.
  • • Crafted advanced SQL queries for the Snowflake platform.
  • • Crafted a Machine Learning model to find the best nutrition plan for professional athletes
  • • Currently creating a booking platform using AWS for internal use. (Lambda, DynamoDB, APIGateWay, S3)

Cyber Security Automation Engineering Trainee @ Nokia

Jan 2022 - July 2022

  • • Designed a testing framework for security vulnerabilities in the Modular Private WiFi product, reducing security incidents by 30%.
  • • Workedwith Cloud Native Communication software, Kubernetes, Docker, and Modular Private Wireless.
  • • Conducted malware scans for containers and penetration security testing.

Projects

United | Onboarding tool for teams

PythonReactJSFastAPIMLMongoDBAWS LambdaDynamoDBAPIGateway

1st place in a hackathon. Introduced an AI-driven feedback analysis for real-time insights.

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Saving Nest

Meta AIML(ARIMA) modelPythonNumpy / Pandas

Our algorithm calculates the most stable currencies in timeline and suggests the most stable currencies for you to save. Now you can save your money without worrying about inflation.

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