I’m Pranav, a Senior Data Engineer at Accenture specializing in building scalable, real-time data pipelines. My journey has been about more than just writing SQL—it’s about architecting systems that handle 100+ TB of data, migrating legacy systems to GCP, and optimizing performance by 35%. I’ve spent the last 3+ years mastering tools like Apache Flink, Kafka, and BigQuery while earning 7+ certifications from Google and Microsoft. I’m here to help you: Break into Data Engineering: Moving from a student or analyst role to a core engineering position. Master the GCP Stack: Navigating BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Terraform. Build Real-time Pipelines: Practical advice on Kafka and Flink integration. Career Strategy: How to create a LinkedIn profile for job search and look for opportunities.