Aman Gupta — VP of Engineering

Strategic Data Platform Leader | Solving Complex Business Challenges Through Modern Data Architecture Technical executive with 16+ years of progressive experience architecting enterprise-scale data platforms that transform business operations. I specialise in translating complex data engineering challenges into strategic business solutions, currently leading India Data COE at Databricks to build petabyte-scale lakehouses serving multi-billion-dollar operations. My expertise spans the full spectrum of modern data architecture, from designing GenAI-enabled analytics platforms to implementing real-time streaming solutions. I've consistently delivered measurable business impact, delivering millions in cost optimisation through platform modernisation and establishing a data-driven culture through Data Democratization initiatives. At Databricks, I founded and scaled the India Data Center of Excellence, building specialised teams across Data Engineering, GenAI, App Integration, and Advanced Analytics. My approach combines servant leadership principles with strategic technology vision, mentoring next-generation technical leaders. I'm passionate about the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business transformation. Whether it's architecting RAG-based GenAI agents that drive 10K+ sales conversations quarterly or establishing DataOps frameworks that accelerate finance operations, excellent data engineering creates extraordinary business outcomes. Industry recognition includes speaking at DAIS and Gartner conferences, where I share insights on enterprise data platform evolution and GenAI integration strategies. My technical blog reaches 5K+ data practitioners globally, contributing to the broader conversation on modern data architecture best practices. Always interested in connecting with fellow data leaders, innovative technologists, and business executives passionate about leveraging data and AI to solve complex challenges.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS data architecture expert with a strong focus on enterprise solutions and AI integration.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 15 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Data Engineering
Genai
Team Leadership
Data Architecture
Data Lakehouse
Business Intelligence
Data Governance
Compliance Management
Master Data Management
Data Warehousing
Cloud Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Etl Development

Career Highlights

Led transformation of enterprise data platforms at Databricks.
Architected petabyte-scale lakehouses for multi-billion-dollar operations.
Established India Data Center of Excellence, scaling to 22 members.

Work Experience

Databricks

Senior Engineering Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)

Akamai Technologies

Senior Engineering Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)

Engineering Manager (3 yrs 1 mo)

Tata Insights and Quants - A Division of Tata Industries Limited

Manager (2 yrs 3 mos)

Oracle

Senior Member of Technical Staff (3 yrs 5 mos)

ZS Associates

Business Technology Associate (2 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Executive MBA at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

B.Tech at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

Aman Gupta

VP of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 10 mos experience

AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led transformation of enterprise data platforms at Databricks.
Architected petabyte-scale lakehouses for multi-billion-dollar operations.
Established India Data Center of Excellence, scaling to 22 members.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS data architecture expert with a strong focus on enterprise solutions and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data EngineeringGenaiTeam LeadershipData ArchitectureData LakehouseBusiness IntelligenceData GovernanceCompliance ManagementMaster Data ManagementData WarehousingCloud OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceEtl Development

Other Skills

Advanced AnalyticsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsApache KafkaApache SparkApplication IntegrationAzure Data LakeAzure DatabricksChange ManagementCloud ArchitectureCross-functional CollaborationCross-team CollaborationData AnalyticsData DemocratizationData Operations

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Experience

Databricks

Senior Engineering Manager

Jun 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

I lead enterprise data platform transformation at DataBricks, the world's fastest-growing data company.
I built the data infrastructure that powers multi-billion-dollar business operations. My responsibilities span Data Engineering, GenAI, Application Integration, and Advanced Analytics, spanning from foundational enterprise-scale data architecture to cutting-edge GenAI applications.
In this role, I founded and scaled the India Data Center of Excellence from the ground up, growing it into a 22-member global engineering organization. I've successfully built specialized teams across four critical domains, creating a matrix structure that enables cross-functional collaboration while maintaining deep technical expertise.
During my tenure, I've driven significant business transformation, including modernizing legacy BI systems with GenAI capabilities, resulting in $880K annual cost savings and 5x performance improvements.
Our team architected RAG-based AI agents that now power thousands of sales conversations quarterly, directly contributing to revenue acceleration.
Key product achievements include building a petabyte-scale lakehouse that processes 5TB+ daily streaming data, implementing GenAI-enabled BI platforms that democratized analytics across the enterprise, and creating intelligent automation systems that reduced critical business processes from weeks to real-time.
Key business achievements include delivering $1.3M in total cost optimization through strategic platform modernization, establishing vendor partnerships, and presenting technology roadmaps to C-suite executives.
My expertise lies in scaling global engineering teams, connecting cutting-edge technology with business outcomes, and implementing GenAI solutions that solve complex enterprise challenges.
I am passionate about leveraging modern data architecture and GenAI to drive transformative business value in hypergrowth environments.

Data EngineeringGenAIApplication IntegrationAdvanced AnalyticsData Architecture

Akamai technologies

2 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Oct 2020 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

I led enterprise data platform transformation at one of the world's largest content delivery networks, building the data infrastructure that powered global operations serving 10,000+ employees across multiple business units.
My responsibilities spanned across Data Engineering, Analytics, Integration, and Data Science teams, driving everything from legacy system modernization to establishing a self-service analytics culture.
In this role, I architected and owned the comprehensive technology portfolio that became the backbone of Akamai's data-driven decision-making. I successfully built and scaled a 15-member cross-geography engineering team, creating integrated solutions across ingestion, storage, analytics, and data science platforms.
During my tenure, I drove significant operational transformation, including modernizing the entire data stack from legacy systems to cloud-native architecture, resulting in $500K annual cost savings and a 90% improvement in data processing SLAs.
Key product achievements include building enterprise lakehouse architecture supporting finance, GTM, HR, and marketing operations; implementing modern ELT/DBT pipelines with Tableau analytics; and creating comprehensive data governance frameworks that ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key business achievements include: delivering substantial cost optimization through strategic technology modernization; establishing SOX and PCI compliance frameworks that enabled enterprise-scale operations; and creating data quality improvements that enhanced business decision-making accuracy by 75%.
My expertise lies in modernizing legacy data infrastructure, building scalable analytics platforms, and implementing governance frameworks that balance accessibility with compliance. I am passionate about democratizing data access while maintaining enterprise-grade security and quality standards in complex global environments.

Data EngineeringAnalyticsIntegrationData ScienceData Governance

Engineering Manager

Sep 2017 – Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Tata insights and quants - a division of tata industries limited

Manager

Jun 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

I led foundational data platform development at Tata Group's analytics arm, building the enterprise data infrastructure that would eventually power the Tata digital ecosystem.
My responsibilities spanned across Data Engineering, Master Data Management, and Business Intelligence, driving everything from large-scale customer database creation to establishing data governance frameworks across one of India's largest conglomerates.
In this role, I architected and implemented the first comprehensive customer marketing database spanning the entire Tata ecosystem, creating a unified view of 300M customers and 500M transactions. I successfully built this foundational platform using big data technologies and master data management principles, establishing the data backbone that would later enable the Tata Neu super-app strategy.
I drove significant cost optimization and operational transformation during my tenure, including delivering $1M in cost avoidance through strategic open source platform implementation while achieving organization-wide ISO 27001 certification.
Key product achievements include: building the enterprise customer marketing database that became the foundation for Tata's digital transformation; implementing comprehensive master data management solutions across multiple business units; and creating the data warehouse and BI infrastructure for Tata CliQ that accelerated e-commerce operations.
My expertise lies in building foundational data platforms from the ground up, implementing master data management at scale, and establishing governance frameworks that balance innovation with compliance. I am passionate about creating unified data ecosystems that enable digital transformation and data-driven decision-making across complex organizational structures.

Data EngineeringMaster Data ManagementBusiness Intelligence

Oracle

Senior Member of Technical Staff

Feb 2012 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore, India

As part of Oracle's R&D team, I enhanced its flagship enterprise BI product, OBIA, which serves Fortune 500 clients globally. My responsibilities spanned creating data engineering backed through ODI, advanced analytics integration, and modernisation of cloud architecture.
During my tenure, I drove product innovation, including redesigning OBIA's user interface using design thinking principles, which resulted in a 20% increase in adoption.
I partnered closely with product management teams to translate complex technical capabilities into user-friendly solutions that delivered measurable business value.
Key achievements include modernizing OBIA's analytical capabilities for cloud-native architecture, contributing to Oracle's enterprise software platform, which serves thousands of global customers, and establishing foundational expertise in enterprise-scale product development.
My expertise lies in enterprise BI product enhancement, cloud optimization, and customer-centric design. I am passionate about building scalable solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across complex organizational structures.

Data EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceCloud Architecture

Zs associates

Business Technology Associate

Jun 2010 – Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon · On-site

I built enterprise data warehousing solutions for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical clients at ZS, one of the world's largest life sciences consulting firms.
My responsibilities spanned data architecture, ETL development, and regulatory compliance across highly regulated pharmaceutical operations.
During my tenure, I designed and implemented mission-critical data warehouses supporting drug development, commercial analytics, and regulatory reporting for leading pharmaceutical companies. I also developed sophisticated ETL pipelines handling sensitive clinical trial data.
Key achievements include architecting master data management systems for complex pharmaceutical organizations, building reporting solutions that support critical business decisions from clinical development through post-market surveillance, and establishing data governance frameworks for multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
My expertise lies in regulated industry data management, enterprise data warehouse architecture, and translating complex pharmaceutical business requirements into scalable technical solutions. I am passionate about leveraging data engineering to support evidence-based decision-making in life sciences.

Data ArchitectureETL DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance