Data Engineering

ELT Pipeline at Scale

Kela Analytics · Data Analytics Engineer · Sep 2024 - Present

Read a deep dive into the problem, approach, and results.

The Problem

Manual data ingestion from 15+ sources was consuming 40 hours per week. Data quality issues were slipping through, impacting downstream analytics and BI dashboards. The team needed a reliable, automated solution that could scale.

My Approach

I architected an end-to-end ELT pipeline using Apache Airflow with Python transformations. The design prioritized reliability, monitoring, and self-healing capabilities. I implemented incremental loading patterns, idempotent operations, and comprehensive error handling.

What I Built

  • Apache Airflow DAGs orchestrating 15+ data connectors
  • Python transformation layer handling CRM, ad platform, and web analytics data
  • Automated retry logic and failure notifications
  • Data quality checks and anomaly detection
  • Comprehensive documentation and runbooks for ops team

Impact & Results

75%
Time savings (40h → 10h/week)
2TB+
Daily data volume handled
99.5%
Pipeline uptime
15+
Data sources integrated

Tech Stack

Apache AirflowPythonRedshiftAWSCI/CDDocker

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