Mohan Samanthakurthi

AI for Business | Azure Data Engineer | BI Specialist

Certified Microsoft Azure Data Engineer with 3+ years in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. Currently pursuing MSc AI for Business at NCI, specializing in AI-driven business solutions and ethical AI applications.

🏆 Recent Achievements

Best Employee of the Project

2024 - Optum Finance, Cognizant

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Emerging Talent

2023 - Cognizant

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Working as One

2022 - Cognizant

🛠️ Technology Stack

🤖 AI/ML Technologies

Python Pandas NumPy Matplotlib NLP Azure ML Studio Computer Vision CNNs LSTMs

☁️ Cloud & Data Engineering

Azure Cloud Azure Data Factory Azure Databricks PySpark Azure SQL SQL Server

📊 Business Intelligence

Power BI SSIS SSRS T-SQL DAX Jaspersoft

⚙️ Development & Tools

Git Jira Agile Kanban ETL API Development

About Me

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Madhava Lakshmi Satya Mohan Samanthakurthi

Dublin, Ireland

I'm a passionate Data Engineer and AI enthusiast with a unique journey from Electronics Engineering to becoming a certified Microsoft Azure Data Engineer. Currently pursuing my MSc in AI for Business at National College of Ireland, I'm focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world business solutions.

With 3+ years of hands-on experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, I've successfully delivered solutions for major healthcare and finance organizations, including United Health Group and CareSource. My expertise spans the entire data pipeline - from ETL processes to advanced analytics and AI-powered insights.

🎓 Certifications

Azure Fundamentals

AZ-900 (2024)

Azure AI Fundamentals

AI-900 (2024)

Power BI Data Analyst

PL-300 (2024)

Continuous Learning

20+ Udemy & Microsoft Learn Courses

🎯 Interests & Hobbies

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Table Tennis

Playing twice a week for relaxation and maintaining work-life balance

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Teaching & Mentorship

Sharing knowledge and teaching technical skills to colleagues and friends

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Cooking

Experimenting with Indian cuisine and exploring new recipes

🚀 Featured Projects

🎓 Academic Projects (MSc AI for Business)

AI-Driven GP Booking System

AI Technologies for Business | 2025

Developing an AI-driven customer segmentation model to boost booking rates and enable GPs for on-demand, availability-based services in Ireland. Leveraging machine learning for predictive scheduling and resource optimization.

Python ML Customer Segmentation Healthcare AI

AI-Driven Cattle Health Analytics

Computer Vision & ML Project | 2025

Applied machine learning and computer vision (CNNs, LSTMs) to develop predictive models for early cattle disease detection, reducing veterinary costs by 30-40% through non-invasive monitoring of behavioral and biometric data.

Computer Vision CNNs LSTMs Healthcare Analytics

AI in Predictive Policing

Ethics & Governance Research | 2025

Researching AI's role in addressing data bias, GDPR compliance, and human rights protections in predictive policing systems. Focus on ethical AI implementation and bias mitigation strategies.

AI Ethics GDPR Bias Detection Research

💼 Industry Projects

United Health Group Finance Analytics

Optum Finance, Cognizant | 2024

Developed interactive Power BI dashboards using DAX measures and advanced visualizations for one of the largest finance-managed care plans in the U.S. Implemented row-level security (RLS) for data governance.

Azure Databricks Power BI PySpark DAX

CareSource BI Migration to Cloud

Technical POC & Lead Developer | 2023-2024

Led migration project transitioning SQL code to Azure Databricks within Modern Data Platform. Designed cloud architecture and successfully migrated SSIS packages, SSRS reports to Azure cloud platform.

Azure Migration Cloud Architecture SSIS Leadership

Healthcare Claims Reporting System

CareSource-Reporting | 2021-2023

Designed and deployed 30+ SSRS reports including drill-down, parameterized, and matrix reports. Created ETL processes using SSIS to integrate data from diverse sources, handling heavy data loads efficiently.

SSRS ETL SQL Server Healthcare

💼 Professional Experience

Associate AIA - MSFT | Optum Finance, Cognizant

July 2024 - December 2024

Served as Azure Databricks and Power BI Developer for United Health Group Finance Project, one of the largest finance-managed care plans in the U.S.

  • Developed interactive Power BI dashboards using DAX measures and advanced visualizations
  • Migrated Oracle SQL code to Azure Databricks Notebooks
  • Created and automated 20+ Jaspersoft reports
  • Implemented row-level security (RLS) for data governance

Associate AIA - MSFT | CareSource BI Reporting 2.0

October 2023 - June 2024

Technical POC for 3 months and Lead Developer for 6 months in migration project to Azure Databricks.

  • Designed cloud architecture for seamless migration
  • Led migration of SSIS packages and SSRS reports to Azure
  • Conducted data and system analysis for on-premises to cloud transition
  • Optimized performance and scalability in Modern Data Platform

Programmer Analyst AIA - MSFT | CareSource Reporting

November 2021 - September 2023

Started career gaining hands-on experience in MS SQL, SSIS, and SSRS for Finance and Claims Reporting applications.

  • Developed stored procedures and designed ETL packages using SQL queries, joins, CTEs
  • Expert in writing and optimizing DDL/DML/DCL commands
  • Created ETL processes integrating data from diverse sources
  • Designed and deployed 30+ SSRS reports with drill-down capabilities
  • Managed code deployment using GIT and release pipelines

🎓 Education

MSc AI for Business

National College of Ireland | January 2025 - January 2026

Relevant Modules:

AI Technologies for Business Data Analytics for Business Data Governance & Ethics Foundations of AI Risk & Change Management Customer Engagement & AI Human Centered AI Intelligent Agents Emerging AI Technologies

B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology | June 2016 - November 2020

Foundation in engineering principles, electronics, and communication systems that provided the technical foundation for my data engineering career.

📝 Blog & Insights

Sharing my journey in AI, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence

March 15, 2025

Migrating Legacy BI Systems to Azure: Lessons Learned

Insights from leading the CareSource BI migration project, including architecture decisions, challenges faced, and best practices for cloud migration.

Azure Migration BI
February 28, 2025

AI Ethics in Healthcare: A Data Engineer's Perspective

Exploring the ethical considerations when implementing AI solutions in healthcare, drawing from my cattle health analytics project and predictive policing research.

AI Ethics Healthcare GDPR
February 10, 2025

Power BI Performance Optimization: DAX Best Practices

Advanced DAX techniques and performance optimization strategies learned from developing dashboards for United Health Group's finance operations.

Power BI DAX Performance
January 25, 2025

Computer Vision for Agriculture: Early Disease Detection in Livestock

Technical deep-dive into using CNNs and LSTMs for cattle health monitoring, including model architecture, data preprocessing, and real-world deployment considerations.

Computer Vision Agriculture CNN LSTM
January 12, 2025

From ETL to ELT: Modern Data Pipeline Architecture

Comparing traditional ETL approaches with modern ELT patterns using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, based on hands-on experience with enterprise data pipelines.

Data Engineering ETL Azure Databricks
December 20, 2024

Building Scalable BI Solutions: A Journey from On-Premises to Cloud

My professional journey from traditional SQL Server environments to modern cloud-based analytics platforms, including key learnings and technology evolution.

Career Cloud BI SQL Server

More blog posts coming soon! Follow me on LinkedIn for updates.

📬 Get In Touch

Let's Connect!

I'm always excited to discuss AI, data engineering, and innovative business solutions. Whether you're looking for collaboration opportunities, have questions about my projects, or want to explore potential internship or full-time opportunities, I'd love to hear from you!

🎯 Open to Opportunities:

  • 🔹 AI/ML Internships (May-September 2025)
  • 🔹 Data Engineering Projects
  • 🔹 Business Intelligence Consulting
  • 🔹 Research Collaborations
  • 🔹 Speaking Opportunities

📍 Contact Information:

Location: Dublin 8, Ireland

Phone: +353 89 655 0306

Email: smlsmohan111@gmail.com

Send a Message

🌟 Why Work With Me?

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Proven Track Record

Multiple awards and successful enterprise projects with major healthcare and finance organizations

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Innovation Focus

Combining traditional data engineering expertise with cutting-edge AI technologies for business impact

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Collaborative Approach

Strong team player with experience in Agile environments and cross-functional collaboration

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Continuous Learning

Constantly updating skills through formal education, certifications, and hands-on projects