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What People Say About Me

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"I enthusiastically recommend Venkatasiva Adapa for any technical role requiring expertise in cloud engineering, data analytics, and/or business intelligence. I had the pleasure of working with Venkat at FedEx Office (FXO), where he consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. During my time working with Venkat at FXO, he held several key responsibilities, showcasing his versatility and adaptability within a complex technical environment. His primary roles included: Azure Cloud Engineer Power BI Administrator Terraform Expertise Data Analytics Administrator (Power BI, Spotfire, Business Objects, and SAS) One of Venkat’s most impressive qualities is his proactive approach to learning. He independently learned Power BI and the DAX language, demonstrating a strong self-starter attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement. This initiative allowed him to contribute significantly to our data analytics initiatives and effectively support business users with their reporting needs. Throughout our time working together, Venkat consistently delivered high-quality work, often completing his assignments ahead of schedule. He is a highly reliable and dependable colleague who can be trusted to get the job done efficiently and effectively. His dedication and commitment to excellence were evident in all his endeavors. Furthermore, Venkat is a highly collaborative and positive individual. He is easy to work with and always maintains a professional and courteous demeanor. His positive attitude contributed significantly to a positive team environment. In summary, Venkatasiva Adapa is a highly skilled and dedicated technical professional with a proven track record of success. I highly recommend him without reservation."

Michael Garrett, Principal Data Architect at Infogain

"It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Venkatasiva Adapa for any role leveraging his exceptional skills in cloud engineering and business intelligence. During our time working together, Venkat consistently demonstrated not only technical rigor but also a proactive approach to learning and a strong commitment to continuous improvement—qualities that made him a standout colleague. As an Azure Cloud Engineer, Venkat was instrumental in elevating our infrastructure strategy. His expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform ensured our deployments were compliant and repeatable, while his automation of CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps led to a notable 40% reduction in deployment time. This critical work, combined with implementing RBAC and designing effective cost optimization strategies, proves his ability to drive efficiency and reliability at scale. Venkat's versatility shone brightly in his role as a Power BI specialist and administrator. He mastered the full data lifecycle, from designing complex data models and performing advanced calculations with DAX, to migrating essential legacy reports. His skills in governance are exceptional: he expertly configured and managed the Power BI Gateway cluster for continuous, reliable data refreshes and implemented Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure enterprise data security. Beyond these impressive technical achievements, Venkat is a highly reliable, professional, and collaborative team member who can be trusted to deliver high-quality work efficiently and effectively. I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation. It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Venkatasiva Adapa for any role leveraging his exceptional skills in cloud engineering and business intelligence. During our time working together, Venkat consistently demonstrated not only technical rigor but also a proactive approach to learning and a strong commitment to continuous improvement—qualities that made him a standout colleague. As an Azure Cloud Engineer, Venkat was instrumental in elevating our infrastructure strategy. His expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform ensured our deployments were compliant and repeatable, while his automation of CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps led to a notable 40% reduction in deployment time. This critical work, combined with implementing RBAC and designing effective cost optimization strategies, proves his ability to drive efficiency and reliability at scale. Venkat's versatility shone brightly in his role as a Power BI specialist and administrator. He mastered the full data lifecycle, from designing complex data models and performing advanced calculations with DAX, to migrating essential legacy reports. His skills in governance are exceptional: he expertly configured and managed the Power BI Gateway cluster for continuous, reliable data refreshes and implemented Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure enterprise data security. Beyond these impressive technical achievements, Venkat is a highly reliable, professional, and collaborative team member who can be trusted to deliver high-quality work efficiently and effectively. I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation. "

Milan Rana, Software Engineer Advisor at FedEx

"Venkat is exceptional at working with Cloud architecture and problem solving in this space. Any issue I came across he was able to find the solution and get it resolved fast. I would highly recommend Venkat as someone you can trust who will provide exceptional service."

Scottie Tucker, Operations Data Engineer at FedEx Office

"I am writing to provide a strong recommendation for Venkat, with whom I had the privilege of working closely for many years. Venkat is a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in Azure, Terraform, DevOps, Data Analytics, Power BI administration, Tibco Spotfire administration, BI tools administration, and infrastructure engineering. I was the SAS Business Intelligence Administrator for FedEx Office with successful SLAs over many years. This was made possible by the support of Venkat, but was made easy due to his expertise and more importantly his dedication to providing world class service! I wholeheartedly recommend Venkat for any role he pursues. His dedication, technical prowess, and collaborative spirit make him an asset to any team."

Rick Norman, Software Engineer Advisor at FedEx

"I highly recommend venkat for their exceptional skills as an Azure Cloud Engineer. They consistently demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Their ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize cloud infrastructure has significantly contributed to our team’s success. Additionally, venkats collaborative spirit and leadership qualities foster a positive work environment, making them a valuable asset to any organization. I am confident that their technical acumen and dedication will drive impactful results in future projects."

Kapuganti Sagar, Azure cloud engineer at FedEx ACC

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