Candidates About

20+ years encompassing IT/Engineering and Data within banking industry.

Proven track record of visionary leadership and great expertise in strategy, product

development, and

executive leadership of Engineering and Technology teams to consistently deliver

outstanding results.

Coupled with passion for innovation, emerging trends and bringing ideas to life and

driving transformative change within organizations. Extensive hands-on experience

software development & architecture, data engineering and executive acumen ready to

lead and shape Engineering & Technology Team and turn any challenge to success

Work & Experience

ACCELERATED FULL-STACK WEB APPLICATION & API DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

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Development of the revolutionary code generation Platform that empowers developers
to rapidly create full-stack web applications, encompassing frontend, backend, and
database layers. It boasts several unique features that set it apart from traditional
development approaches:
1. Low-Code Approach: the Platform is designed with a low-code philosophy, enabling
developers to craft complex web applications with minimal manual coding. This approach
accelerates development, making it more efficient and accessible.
2. Model-Driven Development: Developers employ a model-driven approach within the
Platform. By creating models that define the
application's data, UI, and behavior, the framework automates code generation,
promoting consistency and minimizing errors.
3. Multitenancy Support: The Platform incorporates built-in multitenancy support,
allowing developers to build applications capable of serving multiple clients or
organizations from a single codebase. This enhances scalability and versatility.
4. Platform Independence: The Platform generates code that is platform- independent,
ensuring compatibility across various servers, operating systems, and cloud platforms.
This simplifies deployment and scaling efforts.
5. Automatic Code Generation: The Platform excels in automatic code generation,
producing code for the entire stack, including frontend, backend, and database layers,
based on the developer-defined models.
This substantially reduces development time and effort.
Benefits of the Platform:
- Time-Saving: Platform significantly expedites development by swiftly generating
substantial amounts of code, relieving developers from laborious manual coding.
-Consistency: Code generated by the Platform maintains uniformity, reducing the risk of
introducing bugs and errors across the
application.
- Standardization: the Platform-generated code can adhere to specific coding standards
and practices, promoting compliance
and simplifying collaboration among multiple developers.
- Customization: The Platform offers configurability, enabling developers to tailor
generated code to meet precise project
requirements, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.
The Platform revolutionizes web application development by providing a powerful tool
for developers to streamline their workflow. It empowers teams to deliver high-quality
applications with greater efficiency and consistency, making it a valuable asset for
modern software development projects.
TECHNOLOGIES & STACKS
NET/.NET Core, C#, MVC, SQLite, MS-SQL, Blazor, Restful API, SQL, Identify Server,
Bitbucket
Skills: Software Architecture, Leading Team, Product Definition Software Development

RE-FACTOR AND MIGRATE LEGACY SOLUTIONS TO AWS

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This strategic initiative aimed at modernizing and optimizing existing on premise
solutions by migrating them to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. This
project involves a comprehensive transformation of legacy applications and systems to
leverage the full potential of AWS cloud services.
Activities performed
Assessment and Planning: Conduct a thorough assessment of the existing on premise
workloads to determine their compatibility with AWS services.
Develop a migration strategy and a detailed project plan.
Infrastructure Provisioning: Create and configure AWS resources, including
Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), EC2 instances, databases (RDS), and storage solutions, to
support the migrated workloads.
Data Migration: Safely transfer data from on-premise data centers to AWS, ensuring data
integrity, security, and compliance throughout the migration process.
Application Refactoring: Refactor legacy applications and systems to align with modern
cloud-native architectures and best practices. This may involve containerization,
microservices adoption, and the use of serverless technologies.
Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures and compliance controls
in AWS to protect data and ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations.
Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize AWS resources for cost- efficiency,
scalability, and performance. Utilize AWS services like AWS Auto
Scaling and AWS Trusted Advisor.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorously test the refactored workloads in the AWS
environment to validate functionality, performance, and resilience.
Deployment: Gradually migrate workloads to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to
business operations. Implement backup and disaster recovery mechanisms.
Documentation and Governance: Create comprehensive documentation of the new AWS
architecture and establish governance policies for ongoing management and
maintenance.
Outcomes
Scalability: Benefit from AWS's elastic infrastructure, allowing for on-demand resource
allocation to accommodate changing workloads and business needs.
Cost Savings: Optimize infrastructure costs by paying only for the resources consumed,
reducing the need for upfront capital investments.
Resilience: Enhance business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities with AWS's
robust data redundancy and availability zones.
Agility: Enable faster development and deployment of new features and services through
cloud-native technologies and automation.
Security and Compliance: Leverage AWS security features and compliance certifications
to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance with
ISO27001.
This project empowered the organization to embrace the scalability, flexibility, and
innovation that AWS offers, ultimately resulting in a more efficient, secure, and cost-
effective IT infrastructure. The migration of legacy workloads to AWS by refactoring
represented a significant step toward modernization and digital transformation.

CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PORTAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Client Self-Service Portal project is a web application development endeavor aimed to
enable clients to seamlessly perform Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, open new
accounts, and apply for various lending products within a secure and user-friendly online
environment. Built on the robust technologies of .NET Core, MS-SQL, and Restful APIs,
this project offers clients a streamlined and efficient experience while ensuring
compliance and data integrity.
Features developed User-Friendly Interface: Design and develop an intuitive, responsive,
and user-friendly web application interface accessible across various devices, including
desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
KYC Integration: Implement a comprehensive KYC module that allows clients to submit
required identity and financial documents securely. Integrate automated verification
processes to expedite KYC approval.
Account Opening: Enable clients to initiate and complete the account opening process
entirely online. Implement digital signature capabilities for necessary agreements and
disclosures.
Lending Product Applications: Facilitate the application process for lending products,
including loans, credit cards, and other financial services. Provide real-time status
updates on application progress.
Integration with Restful APIs: Develop and integrate Restful APIs for seamless
communication with backend systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive client
data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, AML, and
financial industry standards.
Multi-Channel Support: Offer multiple communication channels, including chat support
and email, for client inquiries and assistance during the application process.
Dashboard and Reporting: Provide clients with a personalized dashboard where they can
track their KYC status, account balances, and lending product applications. Implement
reporting tools for data analytics and insights.
Scalability: Design the application to handle increasing user loads and future growth.
Utilize cloud-based hosting solutions for scalability and reliability.
Outcomes
Enhanced Client Experience: Deliver a self-service portal that offers clients a convenient
and efficient way to complete KYC, open accounts, and apply for lending products.
Reduced Operational Costs: Automate KYC verification and account opening processes,
reducing manual intervention and associated operational costs.
Compliance: Ensure that the portal complies with all relevant regulatory requirements
and data protection standards, enhancing trust and credibility.
This web application development project aims to empower clients with a modern,
secure, and efficient platform for their KYC, account opening, and lending product needs.
The self-service portal represents a significant step towards digital transformation and
improved client engagement

AI/ML: PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS FOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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The Predictive Analytics for Marketing Campaign project leverages advanced data
analytics and machine learning techniques to optimize marketing strategies and
maximize campaign effectiveness. This project utilizes Python as the primary
programming language, with Jupyter Notebook for code development, Power BI for
visualization, and key libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn for data
transformation and machine learning model building.
Activities
-Data Preprocessing: Cleanse and preprocess the hystorical data using Pandas and
NumPy, handling missing values, outlier detection, and feature engineering.
-Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Perform in-depth exploratory analysis to gain insights
into customer behavior, identify trends, and
uncover patterns that can inform marketing strategies.
- Feature Selection: Employ feature selection techniques to identify the most relevant
attributes for predictive modeling.
-Machine Learning Modeling: Develop predictive models using Scikit learn to forecast
customer responses to marketing campaigns.
Explore various algorithms like decision trees, random forests, logistic regression, and
gradient boosting.
- Model Evaluation: Assess the model's performance using appropriate metrics such as
accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-
score. Reached 99.95% precision on prediction.
- Visualization: Utilize Power BI for creating interactive dashboards and reports to
communicate insights and model predictions to
stakeholders.
Outcomes:
- Enhanced campaign targeting: Utilize predictive analytics to target the right audience
with personalized marketing messages,
increasing conversion rates.
- Improved ROI: Optimize marketing spend by focusing resources on campaigns that are
more likely to succeed.
- Real-time decision-making: Enable marketing teams to make data driven decisions
during campaigns to adapt strategies in real-time.
- Insights into customer behavior: Gain a deeper understanding of customer preferences
and behavior, informing future marketing
strategies.
TECHNOLOGIES & STACKS:
AI, Machine Learning, Python, Databricks, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter
Notebooks, Git, PowerBI

FINANCIAL CORE MESSAGE BROKER (FCMB)

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Design and development of Financial Core Message Broker (FCMB). FCMB is a cutting-
edge solution designed to facilitate real-time integration between customers' ERP
systems and a wide array of systems, including E-Commerce platforms, merchant chains,
and suppliers. This project encompasses a robust set of features and technologies that
empower seamless data exchange, handling over 100,000 events per day.
Key Features and Components:
1. Message Integration: FCMB serves as a versatile Message Broker, enabling seamless
integration between disparate systems. It supports various communication protocols,
including Rest/Restful APIs, AS2 protocol, and file-based exchanges via SFTP. Additionally,
FCMB accommodates diverse message formats, such as JSON, XML, CSV, and EDI (UN/
EDIFACT).
2. Dynamic Message Handling: FCMB offers dynamic mapping, conversion, and validation
of messages, supporting seamless
transitions between different message formats. Messages can be transmitted
synchronously, asynchronously, or on a scheduled basis, providing flexibility to meet
diverse integration needs.
3. Cloud-Native: FCMB leverages AWS Serverless architecture, utilizing services like RDS
and Lambda for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Docker containers are also employed for testing and deployment flexibility.
4. Advanced Programming: The development of FCMB relies on advanced programming
using .NET Core. This ensures the system's reliability, efficiency, and scalability. Regular
code reviews are conducted to maintain software quality.
5. DevOps Integration: FCMB benefits from DevOps practices, with Bitbucket Pipelines
facilitating Continuous Integration and
Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Automated build and deployment processes enhance
the development pipeline's efficiency.
The developed Financial Core Message Broker (FCMB) represents a pivotal solution for
streamlining and enhancing data exchange processes in the financial sector. With its
robust capabilities, versatile message handling, and cloud-ready architecture, FCMB is
poised to empower organizations with efficient, secure, and dynamic data integration
capabilities.
TECHNOLOGIES & STACKS
.NET/.NET Core, C#, MVC, E-Commerce, Restful API, SQL, Identity, Bitbucket, ASW
Lambda, AWS RDS, API Gateway, AWS Code Pipeline, GraphQL

DATA WAREHOUSE IMPLEMENTATION

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This ambitious project revolves around the implementation of a robust Data Warehouse
solution using Oracle technology as its foundation. With more than 10,000 attributes
across 300 entities, this endeavor seeks to centralize and harmonize data from 150
distinct source systems. The Data Warehouse will play a critical role in meeting regulatory
compliance requirements, including Basel 2, Basel 3, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and
other essential reporting obligations.
Key Project Components:
1. ETL with ODI: Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) is the chosen Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
tool for seamlessly extracting data from source systems, performing comprehensive
validation, transformation, and aggregation processes.
2. Data Mapping: Mapping over 10,000 attributes across 300 entities is a complex but vital
task that ensures data consistency and integrity throughout the Data Warehouse.
3. Staging Area: Data from diverse source systems is initially uploaded to a staging area.
Here, data quality checks and validation are performed to ensure data accuracy and
integrity.
4. Core Data Area: The validated and transformed data is then migrated to the core data
area of the Data Warehouse. This core
area incorporates data historization, enabling us to meet Basel 2 and Basel 3
requirements effectively.
5. Regulatory Compliance Reporting module and Dashboards: The Data Warehouse
serves as a central repository for regulatory
reporting, including AML and other critical compliance requirements. It provides a
comprehensive and auditable data source for reporting to regulatory authorities.
Project Objectives:
- Centralize and harmonize data from 150 source systems for improved data accuracy
and consistency.
- Enhance data quality through rigorous validation and transformation processes.
- Create a historical data repository to meet Basel 2 and Basel 3 requirements.
- Facilitate regulatory reporting, including AML and other compliance obligations.
- Implement a robust ETL process using Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) for efficient data
extraction and transformation.
This Data Warehouse implementation project equipped our organization with a
comprehensive, compliant, and high-quality data repository. By successfully consolidating
data from numerous sources and adhering to stringent regulatory standards, we aim to
optimize decision-making processes and ensure data-driven compliance in the financial
industry.
TECHNOLOGIES & STACKS
Oracle Database, IBM Datastage, Oracle Data Integrator, PL/SQL, ETL-ELT

APPIAN BPMS WORKFLOW AUTOMATION

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The project "Appian BPMS Workflow Automation for Credit Product Lifecycle," addresses
dynamic requirement change/adoption to meet customer demands by leveraging the
power of Appian's Business Process
Management Suite (BPMS) to design, build, and implement intricate business workflows
for credit products.
Project Goals:
1. Efficient Origination: optimize the credit product origination process, making it quicker,
more accurate, and user-friendly. This involves automating data collection, validation, and
initial customer interactions.
2. Streamlined Underwriting: implemented automated underwriting rules and decision-
making processes to expedite the evaluation of credit applications for 90% of the deals.
This ensures consistent, fair, and efficient credit assessments.
3. Collateral Evaluation: For secured credit products, the solution integrates collateral
evaluation into the workflow, ensuring that
collateral-related data is seamlessly incorporated into the decision- making process.
4. Approval Workflow: implementation of an approval workflow that dynamically routes
applications based on predefined criteria,
ensuring the right people review and approve credit requests efficiently.
5. Disbursement Management: Automating disbursement processes directly in Core
Banking System. This will include fund transfer
automation, compliance checks, and documentation generation to expedite the
disbursement phase.
6. Maintenance and Monitoring: implementation of post-approval workflows for ongoing
credit product management, including
payment schedules, renewals, and customer communication.
7. Integration with 3rd Party Applications: To enhance credit decision- making, the
solution integrates with third-party applications via APIs.
This integration will enable real-time scoring and validation of data, resulting in more
informed credit decisions.
8. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): deployment of RPA to automate repetitive, rule-
based tasks within the credit product lifecycle,
reducing errors and speeding up processes.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Efficiency: The project will significantly reduce manual intervention, leading to
faster turnaround times for credit approvals and disbursements.
- Improved Accuracy: Automation reduces the risk of errors in data collection,
underwriting, and collateral evaluation.
- Better Compliance: The automated workflows will ensure that all regulatory and
compliance requirements are consistently met.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Quicker decisions and disbursements will improve the
overall experience for customers
seeking credit products.
- Cost Savings: The reduction in manual effort and improved efficiency will result in cost
savings over time.
- Real-time Data Access: Integration with third-party applications will provide access to
up-to-date information for better decision-
making.

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD AND TELEMEDICINE PLATFORM

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The groundbreaking project on "Integrated Electronic Medical Record and Telemedicine
Platform," has revolutionized healthcare by seamlessly merging Electronic Medical
Record (EMR) management, Second Opinion services, and Telemedicine/Remote
Examination capabilities into a unified and user-friendly platform. In addition, we have
integrated a secure payment system and device camera access through web browsers,
enhancing the accessibility and functionality of healthcare services for both
patients and Medical Experts.
Project Goals:
1. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Management: Our platform offers robust EMR
functionalities, allowing healthcare providers to
maintain, update, and securely access patient records. This streamlines data
management, improves patient care, and ensures
data confidentiality.
2. Second Opinion Services: Patients can seek second opinions from a network of
specialists within the platform. This feature facilitates collaborative healthcare decision-
making and ensures patients receive the most accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
3. Telemedicine/Remote Examination: Our platform provides a secure and user-friendly
environment for virtual consultations and remote medical examinations. This enables
healthcare providers to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients from the comfort of their
homes, improving access to healthcare services.
4. Payment System Integration: We have integrated a secure payment system into the
platform, allowing patients to pay for
services seamlessly. This ensures that healthcare providers are compensated for their
services promptly and conveniently.
5. Device Camera Access: Through web browsers, our platform provides access to device
cameras, enabling remote physical
examinations and visual assessments. This feature enhances the diagnostic capabilities of
healthcare providers during telemedicine
consultations.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Patient Care: The platform enables healthcare providers to access
comprehensive patient records, improving the quality of care and informed decision-
making.
- Convenient Second Opinions: Patients can easily seek second opinions from specialists
within the platform, promoting
collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- Accessible Telemedicine: Patients can access healthcare services from anywhere,
reducing travel time and improving healthcare
access, especially in remote areas.
- Secure Payment Processing: Integrated payment processing ensures that healthcare
providers receive timely compensation for
their services.
- Visual Examinations: Device camera enhances the diagnostic capabilities of healthcare
providers during virtual consultations.
The "Integrated Electronic Medical Record and Telemedicine Platform" represents a
significant advancement in healthcare technology, facilitating better patient care,
collaboration among healthcare professionals, and improved access to medical services.
This comprehensive platform has the potential to revolutionize the way healthcare is
delivered and experienced.

IT DEPARTMENT TRANSFORMATION TO AGILE AND DEVOPS

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Our ambitious project, the "IT Department Transformation to Agile and DevOps," has
reshaped our organization's IT landscape, moving from a traditional hierarchical
structure to agile teams centered around products and services. This transformation
incorporates cutting-edge DevOps practices and culminates in the implementation of
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated testing.
Additionally, the project includes a crucial focus on achieving ISO 20000 certification for IT
Service Management and ISO 27001 certification for Information Security.
Project Goals:
1. Agile Transformation: The project's primary objective was to shift from a rigid
hierarchical structure to agile teams. These teams are organized around specific products
and services, enabling greater flexibility, faster decision-making, and improved
responsiveness to customer needs.
2. DevOps Integration: DevOps practices were introduced to foster collaboration between
development and operations teams,
ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery, enhanced quality, and continuous
improvement.
3. CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: We established robust CI/CD pipelines to automate
software development, testing, and
deployment processes. This accelerates the delivery of new features and updates while
maintaining high quality and reducing
manual errors.
4. Automated Testing: Automated testing procedures were integrated into the
development pipeline to ensure consistent and thorough quality assessments, reducing
the risk of software defects and vulnerabilities.
5. ISO 20000 Certification: Our project included comprehensive measures to align IT
services with ISO 20000 standards. This
certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering high- quality IT services and
ensuring customer satisfaction.
6. ISO 27001 Certification: Information Security became a paramount concern, and we
worked diligently to align our practices with ISO27001 standards. This certification
assures our stakeholders that we prioritize the security and confidentiality of sensitive
information.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Agility: The transition to agile teams enables quicker adaptation to changing
business needs and improved
collaboration among team members.
- DevOps Efficiency: DevOps practices streamline software development, deployment,
and maintenance, leading to faster
time-to-market and reduced operational issues.
Other language(s):
English
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German
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Serbian
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- CI/CD Advancements: The implementation of CI/CD pipelines automates workflows,
resulting in quicker software releases with
higher quality.
- Automated Testing: Automated testing ensures software reliability and security while
reducing manual testing efforts.
- ISO Certifications: ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our commitment
to high-quality IT service
management and information security.

Developed and implemented a cutting-edge Blockchain-based B2B Payment Platform that offers support for multi-currency transactions. T Key Highlights: 1. Blockchain Integration: We integrated the Ethereum Network as the foundation for transaction processing, and for enhanced security and privacy, we also tested the platform on a Quorum private network running on Docker. 2. User-Friendly Interface: To ensure seamless user interaction, customers can utilize the popular Metamask plugin for single currency transfers among platform users. Additionally, the Platform provides a robust interface for performing more complex actions. 3. Smart Contracts: Leveraging Solidity, we implemented Smart Contracts that meet various client needs, including escrow services, payments, transfers, and more. These contracts enhance the trust and security of transactions. 4. Technology Stack: Our platform is built using a tech stack comprising C#, ASP.NET, .NetCore, Nethereum Library, jQuery, and Bootstrap. We also developed Rest/Restful APIs to facilitate interaction with every aspect of the platform. DevOps best practices were employed through AWS CodePipeline for continuous integration and deployment. 5. Minimum Viable Product (MVP): We successfully delivered a highly functional MVP, encompassing solution design, software development, and rigorous testing. This MVP showcases the core capabilities of the platform and lays the foundation for future enhancements. In summary, the Blockchain-Based B2B Payment Platform represents a significant achievement in the realm of digital finance, offering secure and multi-currency transactions while providing a user-friendly experience. With Smart Contracts ensuring trust and reliability, we've delivered an impressive MVP that sets the stage for further innovation and growth in the B2B payment ecosystem.

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BLOCKCHAIN B2B PAYMENT PLATFORM WITH MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT

Awards

AWS Certified Developer

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AWS Certified Solution Architect

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ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

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AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer PECB

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Beyond the Basics: Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

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Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction

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Containers, K8s and Istio on IBM Cloud

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Getting started with Microservices with Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

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Big Data Foundations - Level 1

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Big Data Foundations - Level 2

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Hadoop Foundations - Level 1

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Spark - Level 1

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SCRUM Alliance

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