Igor Kulikov, Developer in Warsaw, Poland
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Igor Kulikov

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Bio

Igor is an accomplished and high-achieving data architect bringing 10+ years of experience in successfully implementing solutions for clients in the financial sector that require large volumes of data from multiple sources and complex models. He is motivated and results-focused with a proven track record of engaging with clients to gather and translate requirements into solutions. Igor consistently ensures that projects are delivered according to scope, schedule, value, and benefits.

Portfolio

DXC Technology
Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
Blockchain Startup
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blockchain, SQL, MongoDB
United Credit Bureau
SQL, Data Architecture, Data Management

Experience

  • SQL - 20 years
  • Data Architecture - 11 years
  • Data Management - 10 years
  • Python - 7 years
  • Apache Spark - 4 years
  • Microsoft Azure - 3 years
  • Databricks - 3 years
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 2 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Linux, Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python, SQL

The most amazing...

...thing I've built is a data quality solution currently used by Point72, a hedge fund company.

Work Experience

Solutions Architect

2019 - PRESENT
DXC Technology
  • Introduced data as a service (DaaS) to ensure transparency of data management in Credit Suisse's International Wealth Management (IWM) department.
  • Created a prototype of a data quality solution for hedge fund's core data processing using AWS, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL, and Python.
  • Helped the client to become a cloud-ready company using MS Azure.
Technologies: Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Enterprise Architecture, Databricks, SQL, Python, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, JavaScript, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau

Data Architect

2018 - 2019
Blockchain Startup
  • Coordinated the research and development activities on a decentralized marketplace project to identify decentralized solutions for data storage, data processing, data protection, and data integrity control.
  • Aligned the activities to establish business processes, protocols, and quality standards.
  • Maintained strong stakeholder relationships, influenced decisions, and ensured effective communication through all project stages.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blockchain, SQL, MongoDB

Data Manager

2016 - 2018
United Credit Bureau
  • Recommended design architecture and data model on a data warehouse project, including a development plan for the next 2.5 years.
  • Developed a data quality assessment methodology including KPI calculation and created about 200 data quality controls.
  • Led and coordinated pilot projects with both internet and telecom companies, including Yandex, Mail.ru Group, and MTS.
Technologies: SQL, Data Architecture, Data Management

Senior Big Data Business Analyst

2016 - 2016
VK company (formerly Mail.ru Group)
  • Developed new B2B services and solutions, including scoring, risk management, digital marketing, and CRM.
  • Utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for financial service companies.
  • Reviewed and implemented quality control procedures regularly, checked and provided constructive feedback.
Technologies: Statistics, Probability Theory, SQL, Data Management

Senior Business Analyst and Team Lead

2013 - 2016
GlowByte Consulting
  • Conducted an audit of risk management systems that identified critical flaws in architecture, data quality, and RWA calculations.
  • Designed the data warehouse for the risk management department before proposing the design architecture and data model that was accepted and later implemented.
  • Led a team of business analysts, monitored performance, and delivered complex projects for several banks.
Technologies: SQL, Data Architecture, Data Management

Risk Manager

2011 - 2012
VTB
  • Produced the business requirements and the data model to implement operational risk management solutions at the risk management department.
  • Supervised the development of operational risk management methodology, its implementation, and automation for VTB Group—VTB, Bank of Moscow, VTB24, VTB Capital, and other subsidiaries on the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad.
  • Acted as a supervisor of the subdivisions overseeing operational risk management in the subsidiaries.
Technologies: Data Architecture, Data Management, SQL, Statistics, Probability Theory

Risk Manager

2010 - 2011
Sberbank
  • Managed the automation of business processes of the risk management division, including an automated credit risk assessment reducing the assessment time by up to 13%.
  • Established the operational risk management unit from scratch.
  • Automated the credit portfolio analysis and reporting.
Technologies: SQL, Statistics, Probability Theory

Experience

IWM 3.0

Created a new IT landscape for the International Wealth Management (IWM) department.

The project's goal was to migrate from legacy systems to a new one and create a data-driven environment, allowing its client the best experience.

Advanced Data Quality Platform

The goal of this project was to create an advanced data quality platform, as similar products available on the market had different limitations. The platform had to have the following key features:
• timeframe processing;
• cross dataset validation;
• full support of SQL syntax;
• support of multiple data sources such as files and RDB;
• could be used as a microservice.

Decentralized Marketplace

The core idea behind this project was to create a decentralized marketplace that would act as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and have fully decentralized features, including data storage, data processing, data protection, and data integrity control.

Improve Data Quality and Data Processing

Credit Bureau had different issues with quality and data processing. The goal of this project was to resolve them by establishing up-to-date IT architecture and setting up proper data management practices. To achieve this, an IT and data audit had to be conducted, and an overview of the target architecture had to be prepared.

Education

2000 - 2007

Master's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science

Tyumen State University - Tyumen, Russia

Certifications

APRIL 2021 - PRESENT

TOGAF 9 Certification

The Open Group

DECEMBER 2009 - PRESENT

International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulation (ICBRR)

GARP

Skills

Tools

Microsoft Power BI, Tableau

Languages

Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, GraphQL

Frameworks

Apache Spark

Platforms

Databricks, Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows, Blockchain

Paradigms

REST

Storage

RDBMS, MongoDB

Other

Data Management, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Computer Science, Probability Theory, Statistics, Financial Risk Management, Risk Management, Data Quality, IT Audits, Data Auditing

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