Rafael Pires
Sr. Data Engineer | Big Data | Business Intelligence @ Capgemini
About
I am a Senior Data Engineer with 13+ years of experience in data, analytics, and cloud platforms, specializing in Azure-based architectures, Databricks, and Lakehouse solutions. Over the last 6+ years, I have worked as a Data Engineer and Technical Leader, designing and delivering scalable data platforms using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), Delta Lake, and Azure Synapse to support business-critical analytics and decision-making. I have strong hands-on experience with: • Data Engineering using Azure, Databricks, and PySpark • ETL and ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory • Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture) • Data Modeling for Analytics and Data Warehouse solutions • Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) • CI/CD and data pipeline automation I have worked on large-scale enterprise projects across insurance, energy, telecommunications, and retail sectors, supporting analytics teams, BI platforms, and executive decision-making. Currently, I work as a Digital Solution Coordinator / Data Engineer at Capgemini, collaborating with international teams and global clients, delivering modern data platforms aligned with business strategy. Certifications: • Azure Data Engineer Associate (Microsoft) • Azure Certified (3x) • Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals • dbt Fundamentals • Apache Airflow Fundamentals My focus is building reliable, scalable, and high-performance data platforms that transform raw data into trusted insights. 🔹 Core Keywords: Data Engineer, Azure, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Lakehouse, Data Modeling, PySpark, ETL, ELT, Data Warehouse, Azure Certified
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Information Technology & Services
Data Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), ETL (Extração, transformação e carregamento), Azure Data Lake, Data lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Azure Synapse, Apache Spark, Business Intelligence (BI), SQL, (CI/CD), Azure DevOps, Microsoft power bi, SQL Server Integration Services, Business Inteligence
Experience

Sr. Data Engineer | Big Data | Business Intelligence
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Senior Data Engineer working on large-scale enterprise data platforms in a global consulting environment, delivering Azure-based solutions for analytics, reporting, and decision-making. • Designed and implemented end-to-end ETL and ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks (PySpark), processing millions of records daily • Built and maintained Lakehouse architectures with Delta Lake following Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold), improving data reliability and consumption • Developed and optimized analytical Data Warehouse solutions using Azure Synapse (Dedicated SQL Pool), supporting executive and operational reporting • Reduced data processing time by ~35% by optimizing Spark jobs, partitioning strategies, and data modeling • Enabled self-service BI by delivering curated datasets to analytics teams, supporting dashboards and ad-hoc analysis in Power BI • Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated data validation using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment errors by ~40% • Acted as technical reference for data engineering, supporting and mentoring engineers across multiple projects • Collaborated with international teams and stakeholders across different regions and time zones

Senior Data Engineer | Tech Lead
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Senior Data Engineer and Tech Lead working on large-scale analytics and data platform initiatives in a consulting environment, supporting executive reporting and data-driven decision-making. • Designed and delivered ETL and ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks (PySpark), processing high-volume operational and analytical data • Built and maintained Lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake, enabling scalable analytics and self-service BI • Developed and optimized Data Warehouse solutions in Azure Synapse, supporting executive dashboards and recurring analytical reports • Led technical design and data modeling initiatives, improving data consistency and analytical performance • Supported real-time and near-real-time data ingestion using streaming pipelines, enabling faster access to operational insights • Reduced data availability time by ~30% by optimizing pipeline orchestration, data transformations, and storage strategies • Acted as Tech Lead, mentoring data engineers and analysts, conducting technical reviews, and defining best practices • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions

Senior Data Engineer | Tech Lead
Senior Data Engineer and Tech Lead responsible for designing and delivering data platforms to support analytics, real-time monitoring, and predictive initiatives in the energy sector. • Designed and implemented ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks (PySpark) • Built Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures to store, process, and curate large volumes of operational data • Developed analytical Data Warehouse models to support financial and operational reporting • Implemented streaming data pipelines using Apache Kafka to ingest real-time sensor and telemetry data • Enabled data science initiatives by delivering high-quality, curated datasets for predictive modeling • Improved operational efficiency and decision-making, contributing to a business revenue increase of ~30% • Led technical discussions, data modeling, and architecture decisions across multiple initiatives

Sr Technical Team Lead | Data Analyst | Business Intelligence
Tech Lead and Data Analyst working on enterprise BI and analytics initiatives, supporting data-driven decision-making across multiple business areas. • Led BI and analytics initiatives, acting as technical reference for data modeling, ETL processes, and reporting solutions • Designed and maintained analytical data models and enterprise reporting structures • Developed and supported ETL pipelines using SQL-based tools and enterprise data platforms • Built dashboards and analytical reports to support executive and operational decision-making • Supported production BI environments, ensuring data quality, reliability, and daily data availability • Improved reporting efficiency and data consistency, reducing manual analysis effort by ~30% • Worked closely with business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into scalable BI solutions

Data Analyst | Business Intelligence
Data Engineer and BI Analyst working on enterprise data warehouse and analytics projects across multiple industries. • Designed and implemented Data Warehouses and dimensional data models • Developed ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Oracle-based tools • Built analytical dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI • Supported enterprise BI environments, ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance
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