Rares Mihalache

I’m a Data Engineer with a strong foundation in economics and a deep passion for transforming raw data into valuable insights and efficient systems. With hands-on experience across industries like finance, telecommunications, and research, I specialize in designing, optimizing, and maintaining scalable data workflows — from ETL pipeline migration to real-time analytics dashboards.

I bring technical expertise in Talend (Talend Core Developer certified), SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle), Python, and data visualization tools like Power BI and Apache Superset. I’ve successfully migrated ETL processes from legacy platforms like Informatica to Talend, optimized data workflows in cloud environments, and built dashboards that drive business decisions. My previous roles at btProvider, Afiniti, and Morgan Stanley have honed both my engineering and stakeholder communication skills.

I take pride in crafting robust, well-documented, and business-aligned data systems. Whether it’s building a new data pipeline, improving reporting performance, or enabling self-service analytics — I focus on delivering outcomes that matter.

Outside of work, I’m a published researcher, Kaggle contributor, and lifelong learner with education from Oxford, LSE, and the University of Manchester.

Let’s connect if you’re looking for a freelance or contract-based Data Engineer to bring clarity, performance, and value to your data infrastructure.