Mohan Samanthakurthi

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

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Tech Speaker - Python Ireland

October 2025 - Pinterest Dublin

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

☁️ Cloud Platforms & Services

Microsoft Azure Azure Data Factory Azure Databricks Azure SQL Database Azure ML Studio Azure DevOps

💻 Programming & Data Technologies

Python PySpark SQL Server T-SQL PostgreSQL Pandas NumPy OpenAI API ETL Pipelines

📊 Business Intelligence & Analytics

Power BI DAX SSIS SSRS Jaspersoft Data Modeling

🌐 Web Development

Next.js React JavaScript TypeScript Supabase HTML5 CSS3

⚙️ Development & Tools

Git Agile/Scrum Jira API Development Data Governance

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-Powered Student Research Assistant App

Full-Stack AI Application | October 2025 | Live Demo

Built comprehensive AI research companion processing 79k+ EU-funded CORDIS projects. Features intelligent AI summarization, advanced search capabilities, and modern Next.js interface. Successfully presented at Python Ireland Meetup (Pinterest Dublin) to 100+ developers.

Next.js OpenAI API Supabase PostgreSQL Python ETL AI Summarization Vercel

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, Python, and Git through practical tutorials and insights

Published on Medium

Python Basics that Multiply with AI: A Student-Friendly Kick-Start Guide

A comprehensive beginner's guide to Python programming tailored for students entering the AI and data science field. Covers essential Python concepts and how they connect to AI applications.

Python AI Beginner Programming
Published on Medium

You Still Need Skills: How AI Made Me Faster and Where It Didn't

A honest perspective on AI's impact on productivity and skill development, sharing real experiences of where AI tools excel and where traditional skills remain irreplaceable.

AI Tools Productivity Skills Career
Published on Medium

From Beginner to Confident: Final Git Guide on Branching, Merging and Real-World Workflow

Master advanced Git concepts including branching strategies, merging techniques, and professional workflows used in real development teams.

Git Version Control Workflow Development
Published on Medium

Your First Git Project: 3 Key Steps to Set Up, Commit and Push to GitHub

Step-by-step tutorial for beginners to create their first Git project, make commits, and push code to GitHub. Perfect for those starting their coding journey.

Git GitHub Beginner Tutorial
Published on Medium

3 Easy Steps to Start with GitHub

A beginner-friendly introduction to GitHub, covering account setup, repository creation, and basic operations to get you started with the world's largest code hosting platform.

GitHub Beginner Setup Guide
Published on Medium

What is Git and 3 Major Reasons to Why to Learn Git & GitHub

Understanding the fundamentals of Git version control system and compelling reasons why every developer should master Git and GitHub for their career growth.

Git GitHub Version Control Fundamentals

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📬 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

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🌟 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