Hi, I’m Anurag Dhuria — a Senior Data Engineering Leader at PwC Canada with over 13 years of experience driving large-scale data transformation initiatives across the Finance, Tax, Renewable Energy, and Defence sectors. My work lies at the intersection of cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, and data product strategy. I specialize in building scalable data platforms, orchestrating integrations across 30+ sources, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML-ready pipelines and business-critical insights. Currently, I’m also serving as a Commissioned Armoured Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, bringing a strong sense of mission-driven leadership and discipline into every project I lead. I’m also a Professor at Conestoga College, where I teach Data Analytics, AI, and SQL to the next generation of tech professionals. 🔧 What I Can Help You With Building scalable data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and GCP Architecting real-time and batch ETL/ELT pipelines Setting up DataOps and CI/CD workflows Optimizing Spark jobs and Delta Lake performance Designing AI/ML-ready data architectures and RAG-based applications Guiding career growth in data engineering, consulting, or tech leadership Breaking into Big 4 firms as a technologist Balancing a tech career with service/military commitments Building a public-facing tech brand and thought leadership 🎓 Certifications & Teaching Multiple Microsoft & Databricks certifications Certified in Azure Data Engineering & Machine Learning Instructor at Conestoga College (Postgraduate Data Programs) 📅 Book a 1:1 With Me If You Are: A data engineer or analyst looking to scale up A student or career switcher aiming for tech consulting roles A hiring manager building out a data or analytics team A founder or startup needing data platform guidance A veteran or reservist exploring tech careers