Vainavi Mahalingam
Associate Data Aggregation Specialist
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Detail-oriented IT professional with 8+ years of experience as an Associate Data Aggregation Specialist at Lightcast, with strong exposure to quality assurance, data validation, and automation fundamentals using Java and Selenium. Proven experience in managing large-scale data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and supporting production stability. Good understanding of test case design, API basics, and automation framework concepts. Currently upskilling in Automation Testing (Java, Selenium) through structured learning and hands-on practice. Known for process ownership, quality focus, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
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Associate Data Aggregation Specialist
Lightcast
Jan 2016 - Jan 2025
Managed and supported large-scale data aggregation pipelines, ensuring stable production delivery and adherence to quality standards. Performed extensive data validation and quality checks, aligning closely with testing and QA principles. Worked with Python-based automation tools (Scrapy, Mozenda) for data extraction and validation, providing exposure to automation workflows. Updated extraction and validation logic based on source changes, similar to maintaining automation scripts. Executed backend testing using SQL and Snowflake to verify data accuracy and consistency. Monitored ingestion failures and anomalies using Kibana, performed root-cause analysis, and supported fixes. Created Meta base dashboards for operational monitoring and reporting. Handled client-reported issues via Jira, ensured timely resolution, and participated in scrum ceremonies. Actively involved in knowledge transfer (KT), process documentation, and cross-team collaboration.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
2013 - 2016 · Afghanistan
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