Oct 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Strategic Leadership in Data Architecture:
• Data Quality Automation Leadership: Directed the creation and deployment of Data Quality Automation frameworks, raising data integrity and setting a benchmark for data excellence, which supports informed organizational decision-making.
• Advanced Data Testing Framework Development: Crafted a Data Testing framework to automate discrepancy detection and reconciliation, enhancing data accuracy and ETL process efficiency.
• Data Observability Enhancement with Datadog: Led Datadog's integration to boost data system health monitoring, ensuring system reliability and optimizing performance, showcasing our dedication to excellence.
• Data Incident Management Dashboard Automation: Automated the Data Incident Management Dashboard, using tools like Jira for instant data incident insights, enhancing response times and agility.
• Data Mesh Architecture Implementation: Steered the deployment of Data Mesh architecture, promoting agile data handling and supporting a decentralized data management strategy, improving accessibility and team empowerment.
• Pre-Sales Solutioning and Cloud Architecture Consultancy: Played a key role in Pre-Sales Solutioning, advising on cloud architecture, including Data Mesh on AWS, crucial in attracting new clients and showcasing our data management innovation.
• Data Products Development and Data Governance: Managed the creation of Data Products aligned with business goals and implemented strong governance and compliance within the Data Mesh framework, ensuring data integrity.
• As Principal Architect, my contributions have led to major progress in data management, focusing on quality and innovation. My leadership has nurtured a data-centric culture, operational agility, and technological insight, establishing the organization as a data-driven decision-making and client satisfaction leader.

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Strategic Contributions and Achievements:
• Data Quality Ecosystem Innovation: As Director, I led the creation of a data quality ecosystem, integrating tools like Collibra DQ, Datadog, and JIRA. This initiative optimized data quality management, establishing a benchmark for data integrity.
• Data Mesh and Streaming Architecture Deployment: Directed the implementation of data mesh and streaming architectures, boosting data management for a global e-commerce platform. This enhanced data accuracy and processing speed, achieving operational excellence.
• Data Engineering Solutions Leadership: Headed the Data Engineering Solutions group, driving revenue growth and market share through innovative solutions. My leadership highlighted my strategic vision and capacity for driving growth.
• High-Value Solution Development: Developed solution offerings using advanced data architecture, exceeding client expectations and increasing revenue.
• Team Skills and Project Efficiency Improvement: Led a program improving team skills in data management, making project delivery more efficient and reducing timelines by 25%.
• Cloud Architecture and Data Solutions Advisory: Provided strategic advice on cloud architecture, especially on Data Mesh implementation, showcasing leadership in technology strategy.
• In my Director role, I've driven key improvements in data architecture and quality, significantly impacting operational efficiency and contributing to the company's growth. My approach to innovation and team development has reinforced our leadership in data solutions, establishing industry excellence standards.

Jul 2020 – Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

• DataMAx: Strategic Product Innovation and Impact
• Multi-Cloud Data Warehousing Development: Led DataMAx development, enhancing data accessibility across AWS and Azure, using Redshift and Snowflake for flexible, scalable warehousing solutions in the Life Sciences Industry.
• ETL Framework Advancement: Created a scalable ETL framework with configurable modules, vastly improving data processing efficiency and establishing a new operational excellence benchmark.
• Data Ingestion & Quality Framework: Developed a versatile DQ and ELT framework with Dagster and Python, boosting data accuracy and governance while cutting costs.
• Cross-Platform Data Solution Leadership: Showed leadership by integrating data solutions across platforms, ensuring DataMAx met Life Sciences' evolving needs with improved scalability and governance.
• InsightsMAx: Leadership in Data Platform Development
• Serverless Data Platform Development: Constructed InsightsMAx, a cutting-edge AWS-enabled, serverless platform, transforming data scientists' work from data acquisition to visualization with a focus on security.
• System Performance & Optimization: Developed extendable, reusable components for InsightsMAx, significantly enhancing system performance and sustainability.
• Offshore Team Strategic Leadership: Led an offshore engineering team, ensuring project alignment with strategic goals through effective communication and oversight.
• Innovative Data Processing Initiatives: Spearheaded the creation of innovative data processing components for InsightsMAx, ensuring technological leadership and offering scalable solutions for data challenges.
• In developing DataMAx and InsightsMAx, my leadership as Director of Product Data Architecture has been pivotal in driving product development initiatives marked by innovation and strategic insight. My efforts have notably advanced data management and analytics in the Life Sciences sector, showcasing a commitment to technological advancement.

Apr 2018 – Jul 2018 · 3 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• BRMS Architectural Blueprint Development: As Director and Solution Architect, I led the creation of an architectural blueprint for a Business Rule Management System (BRMS) for a top US pharmaceutical firm. This effort showed strategic vision by aligning tech solutions with essential business needs, boosting decision-making.
• BRMS Global Deployment: Directed the worldwide rollout of this BRMS in eighty countries, transforming commercial data processing. This move refined sales processes like Alignment and Segmentation, enhancing sales team performance globally.
• Data Management for Sales Excellence: My leadership enabled the engineering team to apply their data management expertise to the BRMS, leading to outstanding sales results and revenue growth by providing better data insights and empowering sales teams.
• Leadership in BRMS Global Implementation: Showed strategic leadership in the BRMS's global rollout, meeting varied market needs and upholding high scalability and performance standards, thus boosting operational efficiency and showcasing our commitment to tech-driven business growth.
• Technological Innovation Driving Business Impact: My role significantly influenced business outcomes through strategic tech innovation. Aligning BRMS with business goals led to a transformative approach in commercial data handling, establishing new excellence standards in the pharma industry.
• In this role, I've spearheaded the design and worldwide launch of pivotal tech solutions, ensuring they yield concrete business benefits. My strategic insight, technical acumen, and leadership have led to key improvements in data handling and sales, highlighting technology's strategic importance in meeting business aims.

Apr 2015 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Solution Architect in Life Sciences Data Management
• Innovative Data System Integration: Created a data management system merging Business Rule Management with Data Governance for the Life Sciences sector, cutting processing times by 35% and boosting data accuracy.
• Data Governance with Enhanced Usability: Formulated Data Governance strategies and usability-focused ETL rules, improving data quality by 30% and processing efficiency by 40%.
• Scalable and Low-Maintenance System Architecture: Developed a scalable, transparent system minimizing maintenance, achieving a 20% reduction in effort and boosting reliability.
• Diverse Technology Utilization: Applied technologies like Salesforce.com, Talend, and Python, showcasing technical leadership.
• Solution Architect and Program Manager in Sales Force System Integration
• Force.com Integration for Data Management: Led the Force.com and PostgreSQL integration for managing over 1 million accounts, showcasing complex system integration skills.
• Robust Force.com System Architecture: Engineered a comprehensive architecture on Force.com, ensuring high performance and seamless data flow, enhancing management of accounts and personnel.
• Program Management Leadership: Balanced technical solutions with program management, aligning with strategic goals and timelines.
• Solution Architect in Data Warehouse Processing
• Configurable Business Rule System Development: Designed a business rule management system for data warehouse processing, leading to a scalable and low-maintenance solution.
• Innovation in System Design: Introduced a template-based design for system flexibility, improving data processing efficiency.
• Expertise in Modern Data Solutions: Utilized AWS Server, JAVA, Talend, and MySQL, reinforcing innovation in technology application.
• Across roles, my leadership has significantly influenced technological innovation and efficiency, enhancing data management and system usability through strategic and technical expertise.

Dec 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• In Sales Territory and Personnel Management System
• Optimized Sales Management System: As a Senior Manager, I led the development of a system improving management of accounts and personnel, boosting efficiency for 1200+ sales staff across 25+ teams managing 1 million accounts, utilizing Rackspace, .NET, ESRI, and PostgreSQL.
• Configurable Business Rule Management System: Initiated a Business Rule Management System increasing business user flexibility and reducing hard coding reliance, streamlining management.
• Integrated System for Streamlined Data Flow: Ensured smooth integration with client's systems, enhancing data flow and operational efficiency.
• Solution Architecture and Delivery Leadership: Showed leadership in solution architecture and project execution, achieving strategic business goals with high-quality solutions.
• In Feedback Management System Enhancement
• Feedback System for Sales Reps: Developed a feedback management system boosting response rates by 20% with Rackspace, .NET, and SQL Server, streamlining feedback processing.
• Client-Aligned Solution Architecture: Created solution architecture reducing data processing time by 25%, surpassing client expectations in efficiency.
• End-to-End Project Delivery: Managed project delivery focusing on data integrity and timeliness, increasing data accuracy by 30%.
• Efficiency through Process Automation: Led process automation, improving data processing efficiency by 35%, reducing manual handling by 50%, and cutting downtime by 40% during upgrades.
• As a Senior Manager, my leadership in solution architecture and project management enhanced operational efficiency and data management significantly. My initiatives delivered innovative solutions aligned with business goals and technology insights, improving data integrity and operational efficiency.

Jul 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Technology Roadmap Creation: Led the development of technology roadmaps, merging business aims with data goals using AWS, Snowflake, and other technologies to create scalable data solutions. This effort enhanced data accessibility and intelligence capabilities.
• Compliance and Security Leadership: Ensured GDPR compliance, presenting architectural solutions that underscored our commitment to data privacy, thereby strengthening stakeholder trust.
• Optimization of System Efficiency: Spearheaded system efficiency improvements with optimization techniques, developing a data management platform that boosted processing speed and system reliability.
• Big Data Project Leadership: Managed a significant big data project using AWS EMR and other technologies, devising a metadata-driven ingestion framework that simplified data integration, setting a benchmark for data management efficiency.
• Scalable Data Management Solutions: Showed leadership in creating architectural solutions for data management, enhancing the organization's data processing and analysis capabilities, and driving business insights.
• As a Data Architect, my leadership in strategic data solution development, system performance optimization, and compliance adherence has led to considerable advancements in data architecture, significantly aiding the organization's operational efficiency and business growth.

Jul 2013 – Dec 2013 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Performance Management Framework Enhancement: As a Senior Manager, I directed the creation of an advanced Performance Management framework, boosting employee engagement and productivity by 25%. Integrating features like online assessments and incentive compensation, this initiative streamlined HR processes, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Configurable System for Improved Data Management: I initiated the development of a configurable system, cutting processing times by 30%. This innovation enhanced data file management, affirming my dedication to system efficiency and design ingenuity.
• Pharma Industry Solution Architecture Leadership: I was at the helm of solution architecture design, enhancing system performance and setting new benchmarks in the Pharma sector. This effort showcased my capacity to spearhead technological innovation and meet industry demands.
• Scalable System for Large-Scale Data Management: I led the design of a scalable system, supporting up to one hundred data files with minimal maintenance, benefiting a sales force of over six thousand. This demonstrated my prowess in creating scalable solutions for extensive operational needs.
• In my capacity as Senior Manager in Solution Architecture and Delivery Management, my contributions have been pivotal in enhancing efficiency, employee engagement, and setting new performance management standards in the Pharma industry. My leadership has driven innovative solutions, significantly impacting organizational success and operations.

May 2011 – Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Strategic Performance Management Framework Development: As Engagement Manager, I spearheaded the creation and launch of a Performance Management framework, integrating key elements like online assessments and Incentive Compensation. This effort led to a 25% boost in employee engagement, showcasing my dedication to enhancing performance evaluation and fostering a culture of high achievement.
• Integrated System Architecture and Project Management Strategy: I led a comprehensive strategy that included System Architecture Design, Project Management, and Process Automation. This strategy was crucial for the successful execution of projects worth over $5 million, demonstrating my capability in managing complex projects from start to finish and upholding the highest quality and risk management standards.
• Efficient Sales Force Management Solution: I guided the development of a system for managing a sales force of over six thousand in the pharmaceutical sector, providing a solution that met the specific needs of a large team and established a new industry standard for sales force management, showcasing innovative problem-solving.
• Leadership in Complex Project Delivery: Showed outstanding leadership in managing challenging project aspects like Risk, Quality, and Change Management. My comprehensive approach ensured on-time, within-budget project completion, reinforcing my excellence in project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• In my role as Engagement Manager in Solution Architecture and Delivery Management, I've made significant strides in project development and execution. My leadership has spurred innovation, boosted employee engagement, and addressed complex business needs effectively. With a focus on comprehensive project management and a drive for excellence, I've delivered substantial value and positive outcomes, affirming my status as a strategic organizational asset.

Dec 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• As a Senior Associate and Technical Lead, I led the creation of a Performance Management System integrating Plan, Quota, Eligibility, Simulation, MBO, and Sales Crediting, streamlining client operations and boosting performance management efficiency. My focus on developing client-centric products addressed critical pain points, enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering repeat business through innovative solutions.
• I also spearheaded the design of a strategic Incentive Compensation system for a major US pharmaceutical firm, servicing 8,000 sales reps across nine units, showcasing my capability to manage large-scale projects and tailor solutions for complex team needs. My leadership extended to setting technical strategies and executing solutions that significantly contributed to business growth and operational efficiency.
• My tenure as Technical Lead has been marked by a commitment to delivering high-impact solutions that drive client success and operational improvements. Through a blend of technical expertise and strategic vision, I have established myself as a pivotal leader in technology strategy and solution execution, enhancing business processes and performance management across projects.

Apr 2009 – Nov 2009 · 7 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Innovation in Incentive Compensation Frameworks: As an Associate in the role of Senior Developer, I led the creation of a groundbreaking framework for Incentive Compensation tailored for three major Pharma clients. This initiative significantly enhanced the accuracy and timeliness of compensation processes, demonstrating a keen ability to understand and address industry-specific challenges through technological solutions.
• Enhancement of Data Processing Efficiency: Developed and implemented data adapters for ETL operations, specifically designed for client-specific data challenges. This innovation resulted in a remarkable 50% improvement in data processing latency, displaying a strategic approach to optimizing data operations and enhancing overall system performance.
• Comprehensive Plan Modeling and Data Management Solutions: Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive plan modeling framework, an Incentive Compensation execution engine, and databases dedicated to Roster management, Account Alignment, and Reporting. This holistic solution streamlined data management processes, reducing manual effort by 40% and significantly improving operational efficiency and data integrity.
• In my capacity as an Associate and Senior Developer, my contributions have been instrumental in advancing technological solutions within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the areas of Incentive Compensation, data processing, and plan modeling. My leadership in these projects has not only driven innovation but also delivered tangible improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction, marking a significant impact in the field.

Jun 2007 – Mar 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Development of Efficient Database Systems: As an Analyst and Database Developer, I was instrumental in designing efficient databases that facilitated comprehensive analysis and met key data requirements. These databases were seamlessly integrated with a .NET front-end application, significantly enhancing overall system performance and user experience. This accomplishment demonstrated a strong capability in understanding and executing the technical aspects of database development while aligning with broader business objectives.
• Innovation in Data Management with Name Matching Tool: Spearheaded the development of an in-house Name Matching Tool using SQL Server, specifically designed to automate the identification of duplicate names within large datasets. This innovative tool significantly improved data accuracy and operational efficiency by reducing manual effort and streamlining data management processes, displaying a commitment to leveraging technology to solve complex data challenges.
• Strategic Contribution to Data Integrity and Process Efficiency: My role in these projects exemplified a strategic approach to database development and data management, focusing on creating solutions that enhance data integrity and process efficiency. By implementing advanced technologies and developing tailored tools, I contributed significantly to improving the reliability and effectiveness of data operations, underlining a dedication to excellence and innovation in database development.
• In my position as an Analyst and Database Developer, my efforts have been pivotal in advancing database efficiency and data management practices, directly impacting the performance and accuracy of critical business operations. My work on developing innovative solutions and tools reflects a keen understanding of data complexities and a strong aptitude for technical development, making significant contributions to the organization's data strategy and operational capabilities.

Jan 2007 – May 2007 · 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Stepping into the role of a Developer, I embarked on significant projects that would lay the groundwork for my path towards leadership in technology.
• Implementation of Innovative Three-Tier Architecture: Early in my tenure as an Associate System Engineer and Application Developer, I spearheaded the deployment of an advanced three-tier architecture system, integrating JAVA, XML, and Oracle technologies. This initiative was pivotal in boosting application performance and simplifying the maintenance process, showcasing my ability to innovate and improve system designs efficiently.
• Adoption of TFS-Based Code Versioning for Enhanced Stability: I introduced and championed the use of TFS-based code versioning and build creation processes. This strategic move significantly improved software stability and integrity, leading to reduced error rates and faster development and deployment cycles. My dedication to refining development processes was evident in the accelerated delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Strategic Leadership in Boosting Application Performance: My contributions during this period were marked by a strategic focus on enhancing application performance through robust architectural solutions and advanced versioning techniques. My initiatives were instrumental in enabling the organization to rapidly deploy superior applications, highlighting my early commitment to driving technological advancements and operational efficiencies.
• As an Associate System Engineer and Application Developer, my early career experiences were characterized by a proactive approach to tackling challenges and driving improvements in application development and deployment. The projects I led not only optimized performance and efficiency but also significantly contributed to the organization's technological evolution and set a strong foundation for my future endeavors in leadership roles within the technology sector.

Aug 2006 – Dec 2006 · 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Early in my career, I led a transformative project to revamp the Report Management System (RMS) for a major Indian telecom company, focusing not just on coding but on redefining report generation and management. Despite being new to my role, I spearheaded the integration of innovative features into the RMS, achieving a 30% reduction in report generation time. This demonstrated the significant impact that early-career professionals can have on enhancing operational productivity.
• I tackled performance bottlenecks by blending technical and strategic insights, streamlining workflows for faster and more reliable report access, thus improving the decision-making process. The project showcased my commitment to technological innovation, pushing the boundaries in database development and system optimization. This early achievement in my career highlighted my dedication to innovation and strategic problem-solving, setting a solid foundation for my future endeavors in technology development and establishing me as a contributor to significant operational improvements.