Kumar Joshi — VP of Engineering
I work on data platforms and data engineering systems, with a focus on keeping them simple, reliable, and useful for the people who depend on them. Over time, I have focused more on reducing unnecessary complexity and building systems that can adjust as business needs change. I have been involved in designing and evolving platforms that support critical business workflows while remaining practical to operate, easy to maintain, and supportive of steady growth. I care about clarity and trust in data work. I have worked on improving how teams understand their data systems, increasing confidence in data quality, and reducing the time spent diagnosing or recovering from issues. When systems are understandable and dependable, teams make better decisions, move faster, and spend less time dealing with rework. I enjoy working closely with engineers and non-technical partners, helping translate business needs into workable data solutions. I value clear communication, steady progress, and thoughtful tradeoffs that balance technical quality with long-term business impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Engineering leader with a focus on enterprise data solutions.
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Experience: 14 yrs 7 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in simplifying complex data systems.
- Strong focus on data quality and team understanding.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into data solutions.
Work Experience
LPL Financial
VP, Enterprise Data Lakehouse (0 mo)
Avathon
Data Engineering Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)
Imagine Learning
Staff Data Engineer (1 yr 6 mos)
Lead Data Engineer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Talroo
Senior Software Engineer (2 yrs 10 mos)
Software Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)
Younicos
Database Developer (1 yr 9 mos)
Sapot Systems Inc
Business Intelligence Consultant (9 mos)
Education
Doctoral research at Texas A&M University
Masters at Lamar University