Sushant Kumar

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led AI/ML initiatives driving business transformation.
  • Developed Universal Semantic Layer saving $1.2 million.
  • Expert in building scalable data platforms.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Engineering and AI/ML expert in the Retail industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data EngineeringAi/ml

Other Skills

AI-powered personalizationAI/ML-driven PersonalizationAWS GlueAWS LambdaAWS SageMakerAdvanced AnalyticsAmazon AthenaApache KafkaApache OozieApache SparkApache SqoopAtScaleBig DataBigQueryBusiness Intelligence (BI)

About

Impact-driven technology leader with 12 years of experience in Big Data, Data Engineering, and AI/ML, specialising in building scalable data platforms and driving business transformation through data-driven innovation. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, optimising data infrastructure, and spearheading AI/ML initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution, having successfully led personalisation, inventory management, and ML-driven initiatives that improved business outcomes. My ability to envision and implement cutting-edge solutions has enabled significant cost savings and operational efficiencies, such as developing a Universal Semantic Layer using AtScale, which optimised data access and resulted in $1.2 million in cost savings. Passionate about driving innovation, I have consistently proposed and executed new ideas to enhance data engineering practices, fostering a culture of fresh thinking and excellence. Key Highlights Leadership & Strategy: Led teams of ML/Data Engineers to deliver impactful AI/ML solutions. Data Transformation: Spearheaded data migration & integration projects, ensuring seamless data flow across landscapes. Innovation & Optimisation: Designed and deployed scalable data architectures, maximising efficiency in data access and analytics. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with global teams to drive AI/ML adoption and optimise data-driven decision-making. Technical Expertise Big Data & Data Engineering: Data Lake, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Design, ( Hadoop, NoSQL) AI/ML & Analytics: Machine Learning, Personalisation, Predictive Analytics,AI/ Computer Vision,IoT and Mobility Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, DataBricks, dbt, Airflow, Looker, PowerBI,Data Center technologies,IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS architectures Programming & Databases: Python, SQL, ETL Pipelines Containerisation & Streaming: Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka Business Skills : • Product/Solutions Management • Stakeholder strategy and management • Strategic Planning and POD Management • Business case development and evaluation • Market research and competitive analysis • Revenue growth and GTM planning • P&L and Budget Management • Global team leadership I am passionate about leveraging AI and data engineering to drive business innovation, and I actively seek opportunities to create scalable, intelligent, and impactful solutions. Let’s connect to explore synergies in AI, Data, and Digital Transformation!

Experience

Best buy™ india

Senior Sotware Engineering Manager

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Bring 12+ years of experience in data engineering, big data, cloud platforms, and AI/ML, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programs.
  • Currently driving Data & AI initiatives at Best Buy, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to deliver automation, intelligence, and business growth.
  • Hands-on expertise with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, Looker, Composer (Airflow), and Vertex AI, enabling scalable and high-performance data ecosystems.
  • Led the Best Buy Marketplace launch, creating new revenue streams through AI-powered personalization and data-driven product onboarding.
  • Achieved significant cost savings and performance optimization by implementing BigQuery partitioning, clustering, caching, and efficient workload management.
  • Built and scaled real-time analytics pipelines using Pub/Sub and Dataflow, enabling instant insights and faster decision-making across business units.
  • Designed and deployed Vertex AI models for recommendation engines, fraud detection, and customer engagement, directly improving customer experience and retention.
  • Established automation and governance frameworks to simplify ETL/ELT processes, improve data quality, and strengthen compliance standards.
  • Align data and AI strategies with business outcomes, ensuring that cloud and AI investments generate measurable ROI and revenue growth.
  • Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and orchestrating end-to-end data transformation initiatives that blend technical execution with strategic impact
BigQueryDataflowPub/SubDataprocCloud StorageLooker+4

7-eleven global solution center – india

3 roles

Manager Enterprise Data Platform

Promoted

Sep 2024Mar 2025 · 6 mos

  • Leading Engineering for Enterprise Data Platform, AI/ML-driven Personalization, and Inventory Optimization at 7-Eleven
  • At 7-Eleven, I drive the engineering vision for Enterprise Data Platform, enabling seamless data integration, advanced analytics, and AI-powered decision-making across the organization. My focus spans personalization, inventory management, and item master optimization, ensuring scalable, data-driven solutions that enhance retail operations and customer experience.
  • 7-Eleven is at the forefront of digital transformation in retail, leveraging data and AI to optimize operations, improve inventory accuracy, and deliver personalized experiences. By integrating Speedway’s data with the Seven Landscape, developing a Universal Semantic Layer with AtScale (saving $1.2M), and leading a high-performing ML/Data Engineering team, I help shape the future of intelligent retail systems.
  • Our mission is bold, and our work has the power to transform convenience retail through data and AI-driven innovation.
AI/ML-driven PersonalizationInventory OptimizationUniversal Semantic LayerData IntegrationAdvanced AnalyticsData Engineering+1

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Education

Future Institute Of Engineering and Management

computer science — Computer Science

Jun 2009Jun 2013

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