Wai Yan Maung Maung Thin

Data Engineer, Machine Learning Enthusiast

Singapore

About

Software Developer/Data Engineer experienced in Java, Scala, Python and Node.JS. Passionate in learning new technologies and frameworks.

Experience

  • Traveloka (Full-time · 7 yrs)
    • Engineering Manager
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Lead the Data Pipeline and Finance Ops teams across Singapore and Indonesia • Developed a generative AI platform for analysts to standardize reports, reducing reliance on engineers and accelerating business processes by 80% • Designed a central event bus platform for cross-functional data sharing and aggregation using Kafka, AWS KDS, and Flink • Redesigned Hive pipelines into Iceberg pipelines for near real-time marketing and sales reports • Unified the data lake and data warehouse into a single data lakehouse, streamlining analytics and storage • Scaled Apache Airflow to orchestrate 3,000+ dynamically generated DAGs, supporting enterprise-level workloads

    • Senior Data Engineer
      Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Developed a CDC framework to synchronize changes from upstream to downstream • Built a self-service data platform, enabling business users to independently generate insights • Championed Airflow adoption for orchestrating data pipelines, reducing data latency by up to 30% • Developed and optimized batch ETL jobs in Apache Spark to support large-scale data processing • Defined and implemented SOX-compliant access controls and workflows for the data lake and BI tools

  • Data Engineer at DataSpark Pte Ltd
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Built a data profiling tool to detect anomalies early, reducing pipeline reruns by 30% • Tuned and optimized Apache Spark jobs, cutting runtime by up to 6 hours • Performed data analysis, feature engineering, and ETL development to support analytics use cases • Delivered business insights through Tableau dashboards, improving visibility for stakeholders

  • NextLabs, Inc. (Singapore)
    • Senior Software Engineer
      Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Developed a secure data collaboration portal governed by Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) • Built and maintained an encryption/decryption library to protect sensitive data across applications • Deployed and managed AWS infrastructure to deliver the product as SaaS

    • Software Engineer
      Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Developed full-stack applications, leveraging Java for backend and AngularJS for frontend • Built integrations with major cloud storage providers, including Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint, and OneDrive