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I'm Mohammed Ben M'hand.

Azure Data Engineer Azure Solutions Architect

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About

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As a Senior Data Engineer, I am a creative problem solver with strong business and analytical skills. I excel in collaborating and aligning with stakeholders to gather business requirements for implementing data platforms and data warehouses.

My expertise lies in designing and developing ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, DBT, and Airflow. Additionally, I am proficient in developing and maintaining data models. I have experience in SQL, Python, PySpark and Spark SQL.

I am a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, and I quickly grasp new concepts. I thrive under pressure, and with my rapid learning and adaptability, I consider myself a valuable asset to any team. I enjoy engaging with the business and constantly seek ways to improve myself and the team.

Work Experience

More of my credentials.

Freelance Azure Solution Architect

Jan 2025 – Present

vb&t Vastgoedmanagement

Designed a scalable and secure data integration solution in Azure, including high-level architecture in ArchiMate. Developed Synapse pipelines to integrate ERP systems and external APIs, advised on data cleansing and SCD Type 2, and conducted workshops to transfer knowledge to internal staff.

Freelance Azure Data Platform Engineer

Jun 2024 – Present

Van Oord

Contributed to the transition towards a data-driven organization. Built ELT pipelines in Azure Synapse Analytics, developed Python/PySpark notebooks for data transformations, created monitoring dashboards in Grafana, deployed Azure resources via Terraform, and set up CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions. Mentored and trained internal employees through workshops and documentation.

Freelance Azure Data Engineer

Nov 2023 – May 2024

KPN

Designed and implemented a data integration solution on the Azure data platform. Exposed REST APIs in Synapse, developed ETL pipelines, transformed data using Python and PySpark, and implemented SCD Type 2 for historical data management. Supported decision-making with cleansed datasets and provided workshops and documentation to internal staff.

Azure Data Engineer Consultant

May 2022 – Nov 2023

Riviq

Worked as a consultant on multiple Azure Data Engineering projects for clients including Port of Rotterdam and Transavia.

Azure Data Engineer

Jan 2023 – Nov 2023

Port of Rotterdam (via Riviq)

Migrated SAP BW data to Azure Databricks using Synapse pipelines and Airflow DAGs. Applied medallion architecture with Data Vault 2.0 and dbt. Developed Python automation scripts for ERDs and data quality checks.

Azure Data Engineer

May 2022 – Dec 2022

Transavia (via Riviq)

Developed ETL pipelines in Azure Data Factory, Airflow DAGs, and PySpark scripts in Databricks for social media and operational data. Built dbt entities and a serverless Azure Functions API for data integration. Delivered Power BI data models and workshops for the internal team.

Data Engineer Consultant

Apr 2019 – Apr 2022

Alten Netherlands

Worked as a consultant delivering data engineering solutions for clients including ASML and Shimano Europe.

Azure Data Engineer

Nov 2019 – Apr 2022

Shimano Europe (via Alten)

Developed Azure APIs for real-time and batch data exchange, implemented CI/CD in Azure DevOps, and improved security with OAuth2, JWT, and client certificates. Built Azure Functions for B2C integrations with Adobe Campaign and provided monitoring and documentation.

Splunk Data Engineer

Apr 2019 – Apr 2022

ASML (via Alten)

Developed new features for the Alert & Health Monitoring application in Splunk Enterprise. Created KPIs, dashboards, and ITSI alerts, and used Python and Bash scripts for data via REST APIs. Worked in Agile SAFe teams and presented deliverables in ART demos.

Education

Knowledge is power.

Bachelor ICT & Business

Graduated Apr 2019

Fontys University of Applied Sciences – Eindhoven

Specialized in data-driven business and IT management. Completed minors in Big Data and Cyber Security.

Certifications

Microsoft & Data Engineering

  • DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
  • DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • DAT207x: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
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What Can I Do For You?

I help organizations become data-driven by designing and implementing secure, scalable Azure data platforms. From data engineering and architecture to DevOps and consulting, I enable actionable insights and better decision-making.