
Mehboob Dhanani is a seasoned Principal Data Engineer with experience in architecting and delivering scalable data solutions that empower organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions. His expertise spans the full spectrum of data engineering, analytics, and visualization, with a strong focus on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights.
As a Principal Data Engineer, Mehboob specializes in designing robust data pipelines, implementing cloud-native architectures, and optimizing data platforms for performance and scalability. He is passionate about mentoring teams, fostering innovation, and aligning data strategy with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes.
Mehboob has 15+ years of experience from previous roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi, where he played a pivotal role in helping enterprises unlock the value of their data. His experience ranges from working with nimble startups with just a few dozen employees to global enterprises.
In his free time, Mehboob enjoys long drives in the Shenandoah valley or explores the aisles of his local Barnes & Noble bookstore while sipping coffee. Mehboob lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and two kids.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from Amravati University in India, MS in Data Analytics Engineering with a concentration in Predictive Analytics from George Mason University, MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.