Rakesh Kaushika

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Data and Analytics Leader //Expertise in Data Architecture and Cloud Data warehouses // Snowflake, DBT, Looker, Tableau, Matillion, AWS @ Preferred Mutual
Appleton, WI, US
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About Rakesh Kaushika

Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics Leader offering a unique combination of leadership, technical acumen, and analytical abilities. Adept at leading/managing large diverse teams that include direct reports, onshore and offshore consulting resources to deliver best-in-class data warehouse and data analytics projects.Summary of Qualifications:Led and managed a data and analytics team of 25 direct reports, 25+ consultants, and 20+ offshore resources.12+ years of experience in managing and leading data warehouse/business intelligence teams comprising of permanent employees and consultants.Oversaw $8M+ budget for the corporate and data analytics team.Architected the new data ecosystem with Snowflake, Matillion, DBT, and Looker.3+ years of working experience with Snowflake data warehouse and Matillion ELT tool.5+ years’ experience using MicroStrategy, Tableau, Looker, and Power BI for Dashboards and Reports.5+ years’ work experience in Agile Methodology (Scrum) for Project delivery.Technical Skills:Business Intelligence: Tableau | Looker | MicroStrategy | SAP Business Objects | Power BI | Duck Creek Insights | Microsoft SSIS | SSRS | SSASPredictive Analytics Tools: AZURE ML | Python | R ProgrammingDatabase: AX ERP System | SQL Server 2016 | DB2 V8| Snowflake Data WarehouseProject Management Software: Jira |Azure DevOps | Work Front | MS ProjectIntegration Tools: DBT | SSIS | Azure Data | Factory TimeXtender ETL | Talend ETL | Matillion Apache Kafka | NiFi

Rakesh Kaushika's Current Company Details
Preferred Mutual

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Data and Analytics Leader //Expertise in Data Architecture and Cloud Data warehouses // Snowflake, DBT, Looker, Tableau, Matillion, AWS
Appleton, WI, US
Employees:
298
Rakesh Kaushika Work Experience Details
  • Preferred Mutual
    Preferred Mutual
    Appleton, Wi, Us
  • Preferred Mutual
    Enterprise Data Services Manager
    Preferred Mutual Jun 2022 - Present
    New Berlin, New York, Us
    Leading / Managing a team of Data and Analytics Engineers.Team is responsible for building the Organizational Data warehouse and Data Marts . Developing Strategy for Cloud Data warehouse and Data Analytics Implementation Team responsible for providing analytical insights and reporting.
  • University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay
    Associate Lecturer
    University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sep 2017 - Present
    Green Bay, Wisconsin, Us
    Teaching DS 700 - Foundations of Data Science.
  • Homesite Insurance
    Customer Insights Leader
    Homesite Insurance Aug 2021 - May 2022
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Managed and coached a team of 10+ data engineers and data analysts responsible for building a single source of truth for customer data and providing valuable insights to improve operations. • Oversaw all the operations department reporting using Tableau to ensure accurate and real-time reporting for leadership. • Acted as a key member of the Enterprise Data Governance and Data Strategy team responsible for developing processes and documentation for collecting and managing data to ensure the integrity of our data.
  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
    Manager Corporate Data And Analytics
    West Bend Mutual Insurance Mar 2020 - Sep 2021
    West Bend, Wi, Us
    Leading and Managing a large team that includes 20+ direct reports, 15+ Onshore consultants, and 10+ Offshore resources. The team comprises of 6+ self managed agile teams that include Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Technical leads, Developers, and QA Testers. Instrumental in the adoption of Snowflake data platform with Matillion as the ELT tool. Leading the implementation effort of the new Data Lake / Data Warehouse that would cater to the next generation reporting, analytics, and data science requirements in the cloud environment. The team is also responsible for supporting the current Enterprise data warehouse and reporting needs of the business users.
  • Ariensco
    Business Intelligence Manager
    Ariensco Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
    Brillion, Wi, Us
    Direct Reporting to CIO. Responsibilities include the following:Long Term Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Data Science Strategy. Recommending and Implementing Enterprise wide BI Architecture and the Tools including Talend, TimeXtender, MicroStrategy, and PowerBI. Coaching and Managing the BI Team which includes Developers, Reporting Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Users, and Consultants. Designing the Data warehouse based on Kimball Methodology, developing the Star Schema Data Marts, Implementing Data Cubes, and MicroStrategy Dashboards.
  • Ariensco
    Business Intelligence Team Lead
    Ariensco Dec 2015 - Jun 2019
    Brillion, Wi, Us
    Managing the BI Team which includes Developers, Reporting Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Users, and Consultants. Architected and Developed Data Marts, ETL Processes, and Dashboards for the Ariens Specialty Business Brands, Power Equipment, RapidCare, and Ariens International Business Units.Developing Business Intelligence and Analytics long term strategy and architecture based on both On-Premises and Cloud based Modern Tools that would support Big Data Integration.Designed and Developed Warranty Dashboard, Supplier Scorecard Dashboard, Visualizations (MicroStrategy), and unique in-house ETL process for retrieving data from AS400 into SQL Server Dimensional Database. Developed an ETL process to retrieve Testing Stands information from the PLCs into SQL Server database and MicroStrategy Visual Insight Dashboard for Analytics used by Quality Engineers.Architected and Developed Sales Data Mart for the Ariens Wholegoods Business which is being used for Sales analysis and reporting.Completed the Leadership Pipeline course offered to Ariens Leaders.
  • Lakeland University
    Adjunct Professor
    Lakeland University Mar 2014 - Mar 2020
    Plymouth, Wi, Us
    Teaching the following courses. • CPS 325 Networking and Telecommunications• CPS 445 System Analysis and Design• CPS 455 Predictive Analytics• CPS 452 Information Technology Project Management• CPS 250 Information Security and Forensics• CPS 210 Database Basics• CPS 442 Data Management, Warehousing, and Mining
  • Secura Insurance
    Business Intelligence Administrator, Technical Specialist, And Team Lead
    Secura Insurance Jul 2011 - Nov 2015
    Neenah , Wi, Us
    SAP and Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools.Microsoft BI Cube Design and Development using SSAS and SSIS. Report development SSRS.Dimensional Modeling for Data Marts.SAP BO Universe Design, development and maintenance of UNX Universes with IDT (Information Design Tool) and UNV Universes with UDT (Universe Design Tool)Design, development, and maintenance of Web Intelligence Reports for Finance, Actuary, Claims, Commercial, Personal, Farm, and Specialty Underwriting departments. SAP BI 4.0 Administration. Creating and maintaining Users and Groups, Promotion of Reports, Universes, and Connections with CMC (Central Management Console). Team Lead for the Business Intelligence Reporting team.Microsoft Visio for ER Diagrams, Logical Database Modeling.
  • Secura Insurance
    It Project Manager / Lead Architect / Sr. Analyst Programmer
    Secura Insurance Oct 1999 - Jun 2011
    Neenah , Wi, Us
    June 2011 - Project Manager for Claims checks printing on Laser printer using vendor based software.Jan 2011 - IT Project Manager Web2Print solution for Marketing department.October 2010 - March 2011: IT Project Manager.The project consisted of adding new coverages to our Commercial lines products. Nov 2009- May 2010: Technical Project Lead for a cross functional team consisting for developing a new line of business product. Developed the project plan, scope, and charter of the project in consultation with the project sponsor. Tasks assigned to the Team and monitored within Microsoft Project. Completed 18 month Foundational leadership program at SECURA .IT Architect - 2004 - Current•Instrumental in designing the unique Web Infrastructure we currently have in place at SECURA.•Provided technical leadership in implementing Web Services at SECURA. •Led the effort of researching and implementing technology for providing browser-based access to mainframe data to SECURA agencies and customers. •Architecture Committee member at SECURA. The Architecture committee is responsible for providing technical expertise on application as well system architecture to the projects referred to the committee. This committee also provides guidance on build vs. buy decision-making.Analyst Programmer II - 1999 - Current•Team member analyzing, designing, programming, and testing of SECURA’S Personal lines Package Policy Product. •Extensive contribution in designing, programming, and testing all the state specific insurance products and implementing rate changes in a timely manner.
  • Mastech Systems
    Mainframe Programmer Analyst
    Mastech Systems Nov 1998 - Oct 1999
    Consulting Services for CICS/DB2/Cobol based Mainframe Applications/Systems.

Rakesh Kaushika Skills

Web Services Access Ms Project Sdlc Analysis Ibm Mainframe Software Project Management Business Analysis Cobol Cross Functional Team Leadership Db2 Insurance Process Improvement Project Management Software Development Architecture Xml Requirements Analysis Database Design Business Intelligence Microsoft Sql Server Visio Architectures Testing Microsoft Project Management Consulting Business Objects Requirements Gathering Integration Sql Infrastructure It Strategy Ssis Ssrs Soa Solution Architecture Enterprise Architecture Vendor Management Data Warehousing Databases Agile Methodologies Customer Service Business Process Mainframe Business Process Improvement Microsoft Access

Rakesh Kaushika Education Details

  • University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
    University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
    Project Management
  • Delhi College Of Engineering
    Delhi College Of Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
  • Kv Uppal Road Hyderabad
    Kv Uppal Road Hyderabad
    Elementary School
  • Kv Sector Iv R K Puram New Delhi
    Kv Sector Iv R K Puram New Delhi
    High School Diploma

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