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        "Validated and governed large-scale datasets (50+ daily transactions); ensured data accuracy, consistency, and compliance through automated quality checks and governance frameworks, achieving 98.7% data integrity across all systems",
        "Reviewed ML training datasets and model outputs; identified labeling errors, anomalies, and quality issues impacting model performance, designing remediation protocols with data science teams",
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        "Designed and implemented automated data validation pipelines using Python and SQL; reduced manual QA cycles by 35% and improved error detection efficiency",
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        "Managed data quality audits and ETL validation; ensured schema compliance and data consistency across 15+ interconnected databases using SQL and automation scripts",
        "Developed Python-based test automation frameworks; reduced regression testing time by 40% and improved test coverage to 92%",
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