MANIKYA A.

Product Manager

India9 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led global data architecture for top pharmaceutical markets.
Expert in cloud transformation and advanced analytics.
Certified ScrumMaster® with a focus on data-driven innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Solutions Architect specializing in healthcare and financial services with cloud and analytics expertise.

Contact

manikya.123arora@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data ArchitectureData GovernanceData EngineeringCloud-based AnalyticsAnalytics Solutions

Other Skills

Microsoft FabricSQLRequirements GatheringMicrosoft ExcelpythonSnowflakeDatabricksDataiku DSSMatillionPower BIAWSCollibra PlatformAzure DatabricksPySparkLinear Regression

About

Senior Data Solutions & Architecture Leader with 8+ years of experience in enterprise data platforms, cloud transformation, and advanced analytics. Proven expertise in data architecture, governance, and AI/ML adoption, driving global programs across healthcare, pharma, and financial services. Skilled in Snowflake, Databricks, Dataiku DSS, Matillion, Python, SQL, Power BI, AWS with a track record of building scalable data ecosystems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering business impact. Certified ScrumMaster®, 2x Dataiku Certified, UAE Golden Visa Holder — enabling organizations to scale data-driven innovation and cloud-first strategies.

Experience

9 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

5 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Novartis

3 roles

Senior Manager- Data Architect

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos

As a Solution Architect and Data SME, I have led the design, governance, and optimization of the data landscape for Novartis’ commercial and medical operations across the Top 11 global markets. My role combines strategic solution design, data governance, and business alignment, ensuring scalable and compliant data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Data Architecture & Solution Design: Defined data models, rules, and standards to build a robust and scalable data architecture supporting cross-market operations.
Requirements Gathering & Root Cause Analysis: Partnered with business stakeholders to capture functional requirements, resolve complex data issues, and optimize processes.
Product Coordination & Delivery: Coordinated with cross-functional teams for ad-hoc data delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with governance policies.
Data Governance & Compliance: Established frameworks for data quality, lineage, and stewardship, ensuring adherence to global data governance standards.
Commercial & Medical Data Expertise: Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for commercial and medical data, driving analytics and insights across priority markets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with leadership, business teams, and IT to align data strategy with business outcomes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

Microsoft FabricData ArchitectureData Governance

Data Engineering Manager

Promoted

Mar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Led enterprise data architecture & engineering strategy, designing and delivering cloud-based analytics platforms (Snowflake, Dataiku DSS, Databricks, Python, Power BI) that unified reporting and enhanced executive decision-making.
Managed and mentored a team of 10+ data engineers, driving Agile delivery of scalable data pipelines, ETL workflows, and ML-enabled insights aligned to global business objectives.
Architected data solutions for multi-market expansion, rolling out analytics platforms from Germany to Europe and Australia, with a roadmap for top 10 global market adoption.
Established data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks, reducing errors, ensuring data integrity, and aligning with enterprise risk standards.
Partnered with business leaders and regional stakeholders to define requirements, translate into technical roadmaps, and deliver data-driven transformation at scale.
Authored technical & functional documentation (BRS, FRS, ER models, SOPs) ensuring project governance, knowledge transfer, and long-term sustainability of data platforms.

SQLRequirements GatheringData EngineeringCloud-based Analytics

Data Engineer

Jan 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

SQLMicrosoft Excel

Zs

2 roles

Business Technology Associate Consultant

Promoted

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr

Designed, optimized, and automated incentive compensation systems for a leading U.S. pharmaceutical client using AWS Big Data, SQL, and ETL pipelines, improving payout accuracy and operational efficiency.
Led market analytics initiatives (Keytruda) with a cross-functional team, leveraging AWS, Python, Tableau, and MicroStrategy to deliver actionable insights and data-driven marketing strategies.
Developed custom ETL frameworks on AWS, automating Excel-heavy workflows, reducing manual errors, and accelerating reporting turnaround by 40%+.
Delivered end-to-end data architecture and analytics solutions for product launches and high-impact campaigns, enabling business leaders to make faster, evidence-based decisions.
Defined technical architecture standards and governance practices, improving coding quality, scalability, and reusability across analytics projects.
Drove root cause analysis (RCA) and data reliability improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and strengthening client trust in analytics deliverables.

SQLRequirements GatheringData ArchitectureAnalytics Solutions

Business Technology Associate

Mar 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

SQLpython

Infosys

Data Warehouse Engineer

Sep 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Developed and deployed enterprise ETL & data integration solutions using Informatica, SQL, and shell scripting, supporting mission-critical banking operations.
Automated data workflows, reducing manual intervention and increasing process efficiency by over 30%.
Engineered high-performance data pipelines, optimizing throughput and reducing end-to-end processing time for financial reporting systems.
Collaborated with client stakeholders to deliver customized data solutions, aligning with regulatory and business requirements.

SQLpython