Hi, I'm Rishi Tamrakar
Data Engineering · Cloud · Agentic AI
I build data systems that businesses can actually rely on. 10+ years in Data Engineering, from legacy ETL to modern cloud-native platforms and AI-powered autonomous systems.
From legacy ETL to autonomous data systems
I've lived through the full evolution of data engineering, from building Informatica PowerCenter mappings to designing modern, cloud-native data platforms on GCP and AWS. I've seen what works at scale and what quietly breaks at 3 AM.
Today, I work at the intersection of data engineering and Agentic AI, building systems where data pipelines don't just move data, but enable intelligent, autonomous decision-making. I design scalable architectures (streaming & batch), migrate legacy systems to modern stacks, and build data platforms that teams can actually trust.
I also write and create content about the real challenges in data engineering, architecture trade-offs, career pivots, the honest side of working with data at scale, and life in Germany as an expat.
Topics & themes
Data Engineering
Scalable pipelines, dbt, Spark, Kafka, Airflow. Streaming & batch architectures that work at scale.
Cloud Platforms
Building on GCP & AWS. BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and designing cloud-native data platforms.
Agentic AI
AI agents in production. Autonomous problem resolution, self-healing systems, and intelligent data platforms.
Career & Growth
Career strategies, job switches, and practical advice for data engineers at any level.
Life in Germany
What it's really like. Visas, work culture, probation, and settling in as an expat.
Tech I work with
The tools and platforms behind the systems I build.
Languages & Processing
Cloud & Data Platforms
AI & Automation
Articles
I write about data engineering and tech on Medium and LinkedIn.
Building something with data or AI?
Whether it's a data platform, a cloud migration, or putting AI agents into production, I'm always happy to chat. Find me on any of these.