Santhosh Kumar AG

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India25 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Developed comprehensive data governance frameworks.
  • Led innovation competitions resulting in 50+ solutions.
  • Transformed low-performing teams into high-achieving units.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Governance and IT Leadership expert in the Energy and Retail sectors.

Contact

sant_ag@yahoo.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data GovernanceIt LeadershipData ManagementApplication DevelopmentIt Service ManagementDigital TransformationSoftware DevelopmentWeb Development

Other Skills

AbInitioAccess ControlActive Server Pages (ASP)Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsAnalyticsB2B IntegrationB2B SoftwareBizTalkBusiness AnalysisBusiness TechnologyChange ManagementCloud ComputingData Analytics

About

As a seasoned Technology and Data leader with over 2 decades of experience, I specialize in Data Governance, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, IT Delivery and IT Service Management across diverse sectors such as Retail, Energy, Banking, and Commodity Trading. My career is marked by a proven ability to align business strategy with data-driven insights. I have successfully developed and implemented data governance framework, leading high-performing teams, and driving innovation. My expertise lies in data governance, data engineering, and enterprise application integration. I excel in transforming organizations through empathetic leadership and collaborative approaches. Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated complex IT landscapes, driving business growth through strategic initiatives and technical expertise. My passion for innovation and teamwork has enabled me to build and lead high-performing teams, delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Value Proposition: I bring a unique blend of technical, business, and global leadership expertise. My leadership ensures innovation, data-driven decision-making, enhanced team performance and heightened business trust. Key Achievements ● Data Governance Framework: Successfully developed and implemented comprehensive data governance frameworks for large-scale organizations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance. ● Data Engineering: Successfully designed and implemented data engineering solutions using Azure Data Platform, AbInitio, and SQL Server, achieving 300% data analytics capacity increase. ● IT Service Delivery: Successfully managed IT service delivery for Banking and Insurance businesses, achieving 99.9% uptime and 25% reduction in incidents. ● Team Transformation: Transformed low-performing teams into high-achieving units, improving employee engagement by 30%. ● Innovation: Led innovation competitions and data literacy campaigns, resulting in 50+ innovative solutions and 200+ employees trained. ● Large-Scale Integration: Integrated enterprise applications for Retail and Energy sectors, enabling real-time data exchange and $15M annual savings. ● Leadership Excellence: Received awards for leadership excellence, recognizing exceptional team management and leadership skills. My goal is to continue leveraging my expertise to drive business growth through technology leadership and data-driven insights. Connect with me to discuss how we can collaborate to achieve these objectives.

Experience

25 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Shell

3 roles

Chief Data Officer - IT4IDT

Promoted

Oct 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Successfully developed and implemented an integrated IT data strategy. My efforts enabled unified data governance, modernized data infrastructure, and accelerated business value delivery.
  • Key Achievements:
  • ● Transforming IT through Data-Driven Insights: Developed and executed a comprehensive data strategy, bridging gaps across IT Services, Enterprise IT, and Architecture.
  • ● Data Excellence: Established a robust data governance framework, prioritizing data quality and integrity across the IT value chain.
  • ● Driving Business Impact: Accelerated value delivery across IT4IT, tracking progress and optimizing data initiatives to drive business outcomes.
  • ● Innovative Data Solutions: Spearheaded Data Hackathon, unlocking IT4IT data potential, and created actionable data products.
  • ● Data Management & Stewardship: Led data cataloging and council initiatives, fostering collaboration and addressing line-of-business data challenges.
IT LeadershipData GovernanceData StrategiesData Protection ManagerMaster DataMentoring+15

Data Manager

Promoted

Jun 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Enabled unified data governance, scalable cloud infrastructure, and improved data integrity and driving business innovation for IT Services and Operations.
  • Key Achievements:
  • ● Transforming IT with Data-Driven Insights: Spearheaded IT4IT data lake creation on Azure, unlocking $15M in value, and empowering business decisions through data visualization.
  • ● Cloud-Based Data Infrastructure: Built scalable IT4IT data lake leveraging Azure Data Platform, empowering data-driven decision-making.
  • ● Ensuring Data Integrity: Implemented robust data quality management framework, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
  • ● Data Advocacy: Fostered cross-functional partnerships, championing industry best practices, data foundations, and policy adoption across IT.
  • ● Data Leadership & Innovation: Fostered stakeholder collaboration to drive business innovation, ensuring data excellence, governance, security, quality, and master data management, and delivering tangible business outcomes.
Data Protection ManagerData ManagementMaster DataMaster Data ManagementData VisualizationData Privacy+12

Application Delivery Lead

May 2016 – May 2019 · 3 yrs

  • Led the delivery of energy trading solutions for Shell's European and North American businesses. My efforts enabled seamless business-critical services, modernized trading applications, and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Key Achievements:
  • ● Transforming Energy Trading: Led strategic project deliveries and enhancements for Shell's Natural Gas & Power Trading business, driving growth in European and North American markets.
  • ● Application Innovation: Championed continuous improvement and lifecycle management, modernizing trading applications and streamlining business processes.
  • ● Business Operations: Drove business growth through strategic project delivery, enhancing Shell Trading & Supply capabilities in Europe and North America.
  • ● Building High-Performing Teams: Fostered talent acquisition, knowledge sharing, and team development, growing trading capability teams from 6 to 40+ members and boosting employee engagement.
  • ● Thought Leadership & Innovation: Led Shell Technology Day, a flagship event showcasing cutting-edge technology, and facilitated executive-level discussions, cementing organizational thought leadership.
Global DeliveryIT LeadershipEngineering ManagementAgile Project ManagementChange ManagementApplication Development+8

Tesco

4 roles

Senior Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014 – Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · On-site

  • Successfully led Tesco’s IT delivery in Enterprise Integration and ETL competencies. My efforts enabled operational excellence, seamless application support, and business growth.
  • Key Achievements:
  • ● Global IT Leadership: Fostered collaborative relationships with UK stakeholders, ensuring seamless incident resolution, change management, and problem-solving.
  • ● Transforming Banking & Insurance IT: Led service delivery for Tesco Bank's critical applications, driving operational excellence and team growth.
Global DeliveryIT LeadershipDigital TransformationEngineering ManagementChange ManagementMentoring+14

Support Manager

Feb 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos · On-site

  • Spearheaded IT operations for Tesco, driving service excellence, innovation, and team growth, delivering critical ETL and Data Warehousing applications.
  • Successfully led 4 different sub-teams with 40+ team members managing operations, tracking performance, coaching and motivating team to achieve Service Level Agreements.
System IntegrationIT Infrastructure ManagementEnterprise SystemsTeam LeadershipTeam DevelopmentService Delivery Management+1

Development Manager

Sep 2007 – Feb 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • Successfully delivered Tesco's Real Time Sales project, integrating 2600+ stores with central systems, and served as offshore SPOC for UK Service Leads and Business Service Managers
System IntegrationGlobal DeliveryEngineering ManagementSoftware Engineering PracticesChange ManagementApplication Development+6

Team Lead

Jun 2004 – Sep 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos · On-site

  • Designed and delivered complex middleware (BizTalk Server) and ETL landscape (AbInitio), managing 3000+ real-time interfaces and large Operational Data Store, driving business efficiency.
System IntegrationGlobal DeliveryEngineering ManagementSoftware Engineering PracticesMicrosoft SQL ServerSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)+5

Blue star infotech

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2002 – Jun 2004 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

B2B IntegrationSoftware Engineering PracticesActive Server Pages (ASP)Software DevelopmentMicrosoft SQL ServerApplication Development+3

Planetasia ltd. (now brillio)

Member Technical Staff

Apr 2000 – Jul 2002 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Software Engineering PracticesActive Server Pages (ASP)Software DevelopmentMicrosoft SQL ServerJavaScriptApplication Development+2

Motorola india

Consultant

Jun 1999 – Apr 2000 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Web DevelopmentSoftware Engineering PracticesActive Server Pages (ASP)Microsoft SQL ServerJavaScriptApplication Development+1

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Executive MBA

Jun 2023 – Mar 2024

B. M. S. College of Engineering

B.E — Industrial Engineering and Management

Jan 1993 – Jan 1997

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