Sanjay Kotecha Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia

I collaborate with CXOs, mid-higher-level executives and technology leads to shape and outline the strategic direction and roadmap for significant data platform transformation initiatives. My role involves:Solution Development: I contribute to crafting responses to RFI/RFP inquiries and proactively propose solutions, primarily focused on Cloud and SAAS products. I possess comprehensive knowledge of data architecture options, spanning data extraction, ingestion, engineering pipelines, data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse patterns.Business Growth: I identify new business opportunities and contribute to the expansion of the organization. My expertise in coaching, Databricks Sales Process, use-case prioritization, and collaboration with Account Executives helps drive growth across different regions.Program Strategy and Management: I design program strategies, structure project teams, and detail project requirements. I'm adept at adapting to diverse client environments, understanding their obstacles, and formulating innovative solutions that guide them through their transformational journey.Project Leadership: I lead and mentor project teams, ensuring they effectively deliver data-driven transformations. By actively engaging with clients and understanding their unique challenges, I guide these teams to successful outcomes.Technical Leadership: I offer oversight to the implementation of data architecture solutions, effectively guiding data engineers and providing performance feedback. I'm skilled in developing standardized data architecture solutions, complete with frameworks, utilities, templates, and other valuable assets.Technical Excellence: I exhibit a high level of proficiency in driving the technical adoption of Databricks. This proficiency translates into creating customer-facing materials and offering thought leadership on enterprise architecture and best practices.

Greater Philadelphia

I led the Product & Capability Enablement group in Enterprise Hosting Services. Our mandate was the automation of infrastructure provisioning and management at GSK. We integrated and orchestrated services such as compute, storage, networking, and IDAM to create an internal platform that provided self-service workflows. We did this across both cloud (Azure and GCP) and on-premise, including GSK data centers, manufacturing centers, and research sites across the world. In addition, the Product & Capability Enablement group was responsible for delivering Observability products such as Elasticsearch and CSPM and CWPP services with Azure Defender.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Led multiple engineering teams in data visualization & analytics and data platform solutions for GSK’s Research & Development organization. Managed a team of 7 (including 4 Leads) and 40 contractors across 4 global software and services vendors (US, UK, and India) for 30+ commercial tools and 6 custom products (including 3 cloud-native).Also delivered multiple products on Azure to support the major strategic 2020 collaboration with 23&Me.Revamped team processes for product development and performance, with a significant positive impact on engagement and culture.

Philadelphia

In my role as a Technical Instructor and Content Creator at A Cloud Guru, I had the privilege of spearheading the development of two pivotal courses: "AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty" and "Hands-on with Redshift: Table Design." These courses were designed to empower students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field.The impact of these courses was significant, with over 20,000 students successfully completing my certification course. Among them, thousands achieved the remarkable feat of passing the certification exam, a testament to the effectiveness of the materials and instruction provided. The courses not only equipped students with the theoretical understanding required but also enabled them to navigate real-world scenarios with confidence.It was truly fulfilling to witness the growth and accomplishments of the students who engaged with these courses. The positive outcomes underscored the value and usefulness of the educational content I developed, reinforcing the importance of continued dedication to creating high-quality, impactful learning experiences.

Greater Philadelphia Area

In my role, I was responsible for delivering cloud financial agility and optimization to clients by leveraging the capabilities of the Cloudability analytics platform. This involved assisting customers in navigating the intricacies of cloud cost management and ensuring that they could effectively maximize their cloud resources.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led global clients through complex IT transformation initiatives to adopt public cloud by driving standardization, innovation, and thought leadership throughout the value stream. Provided architectural direction, best practices, and strategic guidance for product engineering, managed services, and other cloud solution offerings at CSC. Evangelized AWS and cloud native architectures globally to transform legacy infrastructure architecture. Developed Enterprise Foundation jumpstart offering to help customers achieve CIS Foundation benchmark for AWS. Spearheaded global practice talent transformation initiative through mentoring program, hackathon challenges, and training resources on emerging cloud capabilities.

In my capacity as a Solutions Architect, I served as a robust technical expert, collaborating intimately with AWS clients to guarantee the safety, efficiency, and optimal performance of their transitions to the AWS platform. Throughout my tenure in this role, I engaged with numerous clients ranging from small-scale enterprises to expansive global conglomerates. This multifaceted role encompassed activities such as delivering presentations, providing training, engaging in public speaking engagements, and authoring various forms of written content including whitepapers and webinars.

Ba, Communication/Business Administration

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