Oscar Odhwani
Oscar Odhwani

Oscar Odhwani

Senior Data & Software Engineer

Senior Data & Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience implementing, automating, and troubleshooting enterprise data solutions. Specializing in SQL Server, production support, ETL automation, and building secure software that simplifies complex data workflows.

About

Born in NYC and raised in Richmond, VA. I studied Business Information Systems at VCU, though my systems experience started years prior building PCs, repairing and modifying hardware, and managing IT for local businesses.

Professionally, I operate comfortably anywhere between a stored procedure and a soldering iron.

Outside of work: snowboarding, mountain biking, live music, road trips, and producing music.

Personal Projects

AI Data Assistant

Local AI / Analytics

SQL Server 2025 · Python · Qwen 3.6

A locally hosted AI-powered data analytics application that allows users to query enterprise SQL Server databases using plain English instead of writing SQL. Converts natural language into SQL using a locally hosted Large Language Model (Qwen 3.6). Returns interactive tables within seconds and generates customizable charts and visualizations from query results. Runs entirely on local hardware with no cloud services or external APIs.

Fileoo.com

Web Application

PHP · Privacy · Security

A secure cloud storage and file-sharing platform designed with a strong focus on privacy, access control, and security. Upload, organize, and securely store files through a web-based interface. Share files privately with registered users or generate secure public download links. Supports password-protected links, download limits, and expiration dates.

DataCompare

Web Application

C# · ASP.NET · CSV / Excel / SQL

A web application designed to simplify data reconciliation between CSV, Excel, and SQL databases. Automatically maps matching columns while allowing users to customize mappings, identifies missing, changed, and mismatched records, and generates easy-to-review difference reports for data validation and reconciliation.

OctoCopy

Windows Productivity

C# · Windows API · System Tray

A Windows productivity application that reduces repetitive typing and copy-and-paste work through keyboard-driven text shortcuts. Stores frequently used text snippets for quick access, uses keyboard shortcuts for fast copying without interrupting workflow, and automatically saves user content and runs from the Windows system tray.

Technical Capabilities

Databases & Data Engineering SQL Server administration, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning; database design, stored procedures, views, functions, SSIS, linked servers, indexing, backups, security, and maintenance; ETL automation, data validation, query optimization, and production support; SSRS and Crystal Reports development.
Programming & Development C#, PHP, T-SQL, Python, Swift, Kotlin, HTML/CSS, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, IIS, native Android and iOS application development, and AWS integration.
AI & Automation Local LLM integration and AI-assisted data analytics, Python automation and data processing, natural language to SQL workflows, and interactive data visualization.
DevOps & Tools Git, SVN, Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Security & Infrastructure SQL Server security, authentication and authorization, network configuration (routers, switches, bridges, firewalls), VPNs, wireless security, password hashing, and SQL injection prevention. Working knowledge of penetration testing concepts including packet analysis, port scanning, brute-force mitigation, and SSH man-in-the-middle attacks.
Operating Systems & Hardware Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), computer hardware installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Work Experience

Regnology

August 2014 – Present

Senior Technical Consultant · New York, NY & Remote

Lead technical implementations, SQL Server performance tuning, and production support of Regnology's OneSumX regulatory reporting platform for client banks (including Mizuho, Rabobank, USAA, Ford Motor Credit, and Toyota Credit). I typically manage 3–5 concurrent client implementations and production environments, performing deep root-cause analysis to resolve software defects, ETL failures, SQL Server performance issues, and data discrepancies. Built validation scripts to automate source data auditing, and co-led a proof of concept for a multi-tenant Azure cloud deployment to lower infrastructure costs.

Compare.com

October 2013 – August 2014

Database Developer · Glen Allen, VA

Developed a secure ASP.NET (C#) web portal providing role-based access to SSRS reports, complete with custom credentials management. Designed SSIS packages to import daily and monthly sales data from customer FTP sources, implementing automated formatting validation, error logging, and email notification pipelines for Accounting. Developed SSRS reports used by Accounting, Marketing, and business stakeholders to analyze customer activity, advertising effectiveness, and sales conversion metrics.

Northrop Grumman

July 2011 – February 2015

Database / .NET Developer · Chester, VA (Remote part-time Oct 2013 – Feb 2015)

Administered SQL Server databases supporting the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) program, designing data collection processes that aggregated operational and capacity planning metrics for over 1,700 servers. Developed Active Directory-secured ASP.NET web applications and real-time executive dashboards to track SLA performance, contract negotiations, and incidents. Integrated diverse data sources using ODBC and Linked Servers, and built automated alert workflows for critical state agency issues.

The earlier years (2006 – 2011)

Virginia Department of Health

2010 – 2011

Business Analyst · Richmond, VA

Gathered and analyzed requirements for developers, tested .NET applications, and wrote the work instructions and training material that went with them.

Interprome Marketing

2009 – 2014

Systems Administrator (part-time) · Midlothian, VA

The IT department for a small marketing firm: hardware, network, and backup support, plus an Access database and reports for tracking pigment samples sent to prospective customers.

NewMarket Corporation

2007 – 2010

Helpdesk Technician · Richmond, VA

Built SSRS reports and updated the internal ticketing system in PHP and PL/SQL. Managed hardware inventory and disk imaging, and provided day-to-day support by phone, remote desktop, and in person.

Science Museum of Virginia

2006 – 2007

IT Intern · Richmond, VA

First IT job. Built an Access database cataloging seashells from around the world, made a website to browse it, and set up a public computer lab.

Get in touch

Interested in discussing software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting opportunities? The fastest way to reach me is by email.