• Designed and delivered measurable strategic driven data architecture solution on GCP, reducing process complexity by 18%, promoting reusability of enterprise core data by 35%.• Delivered a data quality enhancement, reducing roadblocks and enabling decision making with Collibra and Data Catalogs• Designed a smart chunking training guide for internal use for all users, for prompt engineering• Participated in AI ethics and governance program strategy and led regulatory privacy compliance as key subject area• Led implementation of NIST Cybersecurity 2.0 framework to enhance existing cybersecurity from version 1.1• Developed LLM comparison guide across OpenAI, Meta, Google, Anthropic AI for client executives to have their reference guide

Develop and tech courses in Data, Analytics, Innovation, Hadoop, Data Fabric, Governance, Generative AI & LLM

• Delivered cloud transformation with architecture to convert patient data with HIPPA and QHIN compliance to the cloud. • Patient data is modelled into a private digital vault where all key information is gathered. The digital patient id is used to query information when needed. • New digital governance and associated OKRs have been designed and documented for use.• New transformation provided client with opportunity to use “generative AI” as new algorithm to provide patient education, specifically customized to every individual. Proof of concept provided learning opportunities to plan an entire system.

• Worked with enterprise data architecture, analytics, reporting and machine learning teams to validate a solution architecture proposed after two years of research by a system integrator consulting team.• Participated in the definition of a data architecture framework, and principles, including modeling, metadata, security, reference data, and master data.• Participated in proposal of new technical strategies, architectural strategies, and processes to solve business challenges.• Participated in defining the new digital data governance requirements.• Participated in Salesforce integration and assisted data modeling approaches

• Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.• Identified complex operational business deficiencies and facilitated development of creative solutions involving workflow procedures and new technologies to facilitate long-term strategic plans.• Delivered data fabric architectural advice, reducing data duplication resulting in dynamic transformation on demand, reducing infrastructure duplication by 20%.• Participated in executive planning for technology solutions that transformed client supply chain functions and established direct accountability.• Delivered future state technologies whitepapers for Azure and Snowflake

• Participated in enterprise cloud migration strategy for Mayo clinic hospital, empowering clinical teams to get instant access to patient data, disease state and treatment data, resulting in highly successful vision realization for telehealth, research and adjunct systems optimization• Initially used Denodo to migrate EPIC EMR/EHR platforms from on-premises to Google Private Cloud, hired and staffed 230 people data, analytics and AI/ML teams, forming Department of Data and Analytics under Center for Digital Health.• Designed and implemented Data as Product architecture resulting in immediate use of data as it landed into cloud• Led product delivery for inter-day reporting for COVID phase 1 and 2 to state and federal governments• Facilitated data driven discussions for budget, held influencer status with CDO office.• Designed, developed and implemented 48% time reducing enhancement to governance with JIRA and KANBAN for data, analytics and ml, with executives, physician leaders, business teams, data teams, analytics teams and ml teams as stakeholders.• Developed and enhanced standards, technology strategy, data quality, privacy, compliance, security, cloud architecture, integration, visualization and self-serviced analytics, based on NIST SP-800.53 specifications. Multi cloud with Azure and GCP private clouds are end-state solutions deployed.• Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.• Worked closely with other leaders to articulate organizational vision and develop roadmaps for achieving goals.• Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.• Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

• Worked as strategist to the CIO / CAO at independent healthcare insurance in Buffalo.• Leading the strategic technology, Hadoop, and potential cloud migration roadmap exercise, governance program with specific focus on re-organization and mapping of the teams to suit the enterprise transformation journey. • Researched on CMS compliance and auditing stipulations, provided data stewards with transformative inputs..• Developed strategies for lineage and traceability with enterprise architect.• Independent research work on databases architecture for cloud, with data pipelines on Kubernetes

• Delivered innovations by technology integration and optimization, technology services, thought leadership direction and strategy. • Mortgage Company Big Data Analytics Program: The client had started a migration to the Hadoop platform for all data that was used by different business lines, and had minimal success due to people issues.• Developed a framework based on pyspark, python and Apache Spark to acquire and ingest data, while reading and creating metadata catalog in the process• Program awarded TDWI Innovation award for Data.• Major Hotel Chain Supply Chain Optimization: The project focused on the use of 3000+ pricing models across 400 supply chain systems, where the consistency was missing, and the team developed a solution for this problem in two days and solved an integration headache with simplicity. Team of two with one java developer and myself developed a solution prototype for this problem in three days. Led a major effort integrating a complex solution.• Participated in Blockchain strategy design and pre-sales.

• Played the role of Senior Partner to help the company’s consulting practice to start their services• Developed and provided roadmaps, assessments, strategy services for several eCommerce SMB clients leading to several small projects for the company to execute• Managed a team of 14 consultants which today has grown to 136• Strategized the execution model, the engagement model, the pricing strategies, the sales strategies, the market differentiator and execute proof of concept exercises with a roadmap

• Delivered an Enterprise Data Governance Strategy and Architecture, collaborating teams from IT, IS and Business areas.• This program was a critical foundation needed for the implementation of Hadoop and In-Memory analytics across the enterprise.• Multi-phase strategy and implementation program with outcomes driven approach, was designed and formulated with seven VP’s across the source systems to the end state analytics teams across business users• Turned the entire corporation into a governed and optimized execution engine, resulting in more customer success for their end users who are agents based out of every state, suburb and zip code.• The storyboard has been repeated by the enterprise to implement data strategy, data lifecycle and data computation, resulting in more delivered outcomes of insights from the data across all sources internal and external in the enterprise.

• Migrate the data analytic and data warehouse from an on-premises model to the Google cloud• The cloud migration was sponsored by the new CIO who took the position in late 2014.• Engaged on a contract for helping design and develop a strategy for migrating to Google Cloud from a 1.75PB Data Warehouse and Analytics system which was organically grown.• Planned an exercise strategy to evaluate the outcomes of a cloud move and how much will it cost to execute the entire program. • Executed a four-month exercise of core data migration proof of concepts that provided us with specific required inputs.• Worked with the stakeholders across the enterprise to provide them a roadmap with surveys on what they wanted to accomplish, the risks and suggested diversions to avoid them.

• Enterprise innovation transformation program for the company to reshape the business focus into Big Data and Analytics• Worked with the COO and designed the enterprise program, which resulted in multiple design sessions and meetings with teams, providing the roadmap, programs and skills requirements and shaping client conversations. • In a 12-month timeframe developed artifacts, architectures, business use cases, market opportunity segments and created a storyboard with different stories for existing clients across the USA and potential new prospects.

• Built and lead technology and transformation strategy, providing strategic advice to CxO's and Senior Executives on Information Management with focus on Big Data, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence and Analytics• Designed and delivered a successful Big Data Transformation Strategy for a large retail company• Assessed, Architected, Designed and Built a strategic initiative for the CTO of an Online retail and ad serving company for Data Warehouse modernization, including Hadoop integration strategies and unstructured data integration. • Architected, developed and deployed a strategic initiative for Big Data monetization and data delivery for a leading wireless devices manufacturer, resulting in reduction of complex processes and infrastructure, leading to $3 million in savings over a two-year period.• Architected and developed a strategic business transformation exercise for a leading housing services provider including Big Data assessment, infrastructure modernization and mobile analytics.• Delivered a business transformation initiative for a major eCommerce company to modernize their Analytics and Data Warehouse program, with the implementation and delivery on CBIG Consulting's private Cloud.• Designed and architected a new generation CDC tool for integrating heterogeneous platforms with minimally invasive overhead on databases for Microsoft SQL Server 2009 and 2012• Designed a prototype for Social Media Analytics Accelerator for leading cereal manufacturer company providing them real-time interaction with customers.

• Served as the AVP of BI/DW Americas and a Global Thought Leader for BI/DW. My responsibilities included hiring, creating, and managing teams of Pre-Sales, Innovation, Consulting, Delivery across Americas, and provide leadership support of similar services to Europe, UK and APAC. • Increase of global business intelligence and data warehouse consulting portfolio to $120m in revenues from $20m.• Created and deployed the strategy, vision, innovation, and transformation programs for BI and DW• Built a team to focus on Social Business Intelligence and Analytics• Architected, Designed and Delivered Advanced Analytics Program for Major US Client• Conceptual Architecture and Design of new offshore delivery models with senior leaders in the team, and delivering the model successfully to different verticals across the US• Created and delivered an integration of social media data to the Enterprise Data Warehouse for one of the largest companies in the world.• Created and hired a strong service portfolio of BI, Analytics, Advanced Analytics and Data Warehousing including Data Governance and Program Management • Performance tuning of Teradata/SAS DW for Australian Bank reducing work effort from 26 hours to 2 hours and adding substantial efficiencies for downstream operations.• Designed, Developed and Deployed the Managing BI as a Service• Hiring and developing a global workforce of 1100+ global BI consultants• Built a 360-degree review process for HR reviews.Clients worked with Includes: Merck, Pfizer, Boeing, Microsoft, Allianz Insurance, USAA, Brocade, Axis Bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, GSK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Reliance Petroleum, HBO, Southwest Airlines, Elsevier Research, EMC, Universal Studios, Fox Studios

• Started as Senior Consultant and evolved to Principal consultant with regional consulting company. As the leader in the BI/DW vertical of the organization he managed a BI team of 50+ consultants internally, and diverse cross functional teams at clients from 30 to 60 consultants across company locations. • As the Practice leader, responsible for creating Solution Architectures for clients in Data Warehouse and Custom Application areas integrating 250+ to 1250 GB databases with EAI/EDI/CDC technologies across applications. o Experience with full-life cycle Business Intelligence or Data Warehousing implementationso Design, Development, and Implementation of technology solutionso Managed IT teams in CONUS and partner teams across globe. o On-site at multiple client locations in a week to provide technology and architecture guidanceo Participate in various speaking eventso Made client contact on a day to day basis at Fortune 100 clients.o Technical Analysis and Designo Experience with Major DW methodologies and BI Toolso Mentor and motivate teamso Provide High End Management Consulting to Executiveso RPF preparation and Presentation for BI as neededo Provided Technical Sales support to sales teamo Provided technology expertise and participated as a team member to help branch growth from $4m to $15m annually.Projects Included: • Global Data Warehouse: Solution Architect and Technology leader for McDonalds. o Overall solution architecture, Teradata database performance and architecture, ABaC, ETL and BI architectureo Management of technical roadmap, integration architecture; provide strategy advice to Sr.Director and VP of IS team.• ODS and EDW for US Cellular: Solution architect and technology advisor for ODS and EDW implementation for wireless providero ODS technology platform RFP executiono CDC technology platform RFP executiono Assessment of current programs that can be retired with ODS/EDW implementation