Venkata Kola

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Sr Data Architect, Snowflake Data Modeling & Strategy, CSPO | Georgetown MBA | Azure Enthusiast | ex IBM | 20+ years Data Architecture & Design @ Confidential
New York, United States
Venkata Kola's Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Venkata Kola

I am a Sr Data Architect at a company that provides data solutions, products and services in Cable Communications. I have over 20 years of experience in data architecture and design, working for leading companies such as IBM, Deloitte, and SEC. I am also a Certified Scrum Product Owner and a Georgetown MBA graduate, with a strong background in international business, finance, and strategy.My core competencies include designing and building data models for OLTP and OLAP systems, data warehouse schemas, data mart structures, and metadata management. I have expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SSIS, SSAS, and IDERA ER/Studio Data Architect. I have also gained some exposure to Microsoft Azure, Synapse, and Data Factory, and I am eager to learn more about cloud-based data platforms and tools. I enjoy playing with new technologies and solving complex data problems.My mission is to deliver high-quality data solutions that meet the business requirements and expectations of my clients and stakeholders. I am a hands-on professional who can work independently or collaboratively with cross-functional teams. I am always willing to take on added responsibilities and challenges to grow my skills and contribute to the company's goals. I am looking for roles in enterprise data architecture, data modeling, or data engineering in Azure, where I can leverage my experience and expertise, and also learn from others.

Venkata Kola's Current Company Details
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Sr Data Architect, Snowflake Data Modeling & Strategy, CSPO | Georgetown MBA | Azure Enthusiast | ex IBM | 20+ years Data Architecture & Design
New York, United States
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Venkata Kola Work Experience Details
  • Confidential
    Confidential
    New York, United States
  • Confidential
    Sr Data Modeler
    Confidential Jan 2021 - Present
    Silicon Valley, California, Us
    ● Designed ODS structures and data mart star schemas and snowflake schemas.● Developed best practices for data remediation, naming standards and standardization.● Identified data inconsistencies and recommended corrective actions.● Built Conceptual Data Models, Logical Data Models and Physical Data Models followed by walk throughs with the stakeholders. ● Created and maintained metadata structures, data definitions, data models and data flow diagrams● Created and maintained Data Dictionary and source to target mapping documents● Assisted in development of technical specifications based on business requirements● utilized ETL strategies for data modeling● Worked well with clients, management, technical and development teams in meeting deadlines● Used the CSG Media & Telecom COTS package● Created Data Engineering and ETL proof of concepts in Azure Synapse and Data Factory. ● Provided support in the migration activities of moving from erwin 9.7 erwin 2020● Provided support in the migration activities of moving from erwin 2020 erwin 12.1 to erwin 12.5
  • App Orchid A California Based Ai Startup
    Sr Enterprise Data Modeler
    App Orchid A California Based Ai Startup Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
    ● Worked at American Water, in Philly through APP Orchid a California based AI startup. ● Designed target to-be data model using IDERA ER/Studio Data Architect 18.0.1, involved understanding the as-is Salesforce application. created a source to target data element mapping document.● Designed developed a to-be logical data model, physical data model, conducted a walk through with the client’s team and got sign-off on the data models. ● Created the database in PostgreSQL 9.6.16, I wrote Postgres SQL scripts to load data from Salesforce as-is application to the to-be database and supported the app dev team on the database schema I designed.● Additional tasks - documenting App Orchid proprietary AI platform Catalog using Asciidoctor, an open source, Ruby-based text processor used for technical documentation of software products. ● Responsible for the reverse engineering and forward engineering of several client data assets including maintaining the proprietary platform physical data model on which a lot of AI (Artificial Intelligence) was being developed.● Tools: Salesforce classic Enterprise Edition, PostgreSQL 9.6.16, ER/Studio Data Architect 18.0.1, pgadmin 4, unix, asciidoctor, visio for data architecture diagramming.
  • Department Of Education		 05/2019 – 7/2019
    Sr Enterprise Data Modeler
    Department Of Education 05/2019 – 7/2019 May 2019 - Jul 2019
    ● Support the reengineering/implementation of CDE organization and school directory dimensions● Requirements, design, develop ER models, LDM and PDM of as-is and to-be● Validating org and school directory dimensions, used Oracle Data Modeler, Toad, Informatica
  • Metlife
    Sr Enterprise Data Modeler 04/2018 – 04/2019
    Metlife Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    ● Individual Disability Insurance (IDI), Hyatt Legal service, Big Data Insight project - Large Insurance client. ● Analyzed business requirements, translating them to data requirements and developed application logical and physical data models. Created a Data Dictionary● Identified and promoted best practices and patterns for data modeling and provided oversight for data modeling methodologies and processes.
  • Bureau Of Land Management
    Enterprise Data Modeler 08/2016 – 03/2018
    Bureau Of Land Management Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
    Washington Dc, Us
    ● My role was that of a Senior Data Modeler on the contract to the FEDERAL AGENCY, in cleaning up, building and maintaining FEDERAL AGENCY enterprise logical data model (LDM) repository for the Data Standards Implementation department.● Provided data architecture support to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), aided in needs analysis, development of logical data models, walk through with business stake holders and securing a buy in. ● Supported various activities that led to creation of data standards, proposals, implementation guides etc. for subject areas such as Visual Resources Management (VRM), Cultural Resources Management (CRM), Wild Horse Borough (WHB), SIGNS, TMAP, etc. ● supported in the migration activities of moving ER-Win 9.6 to Erwin 9.7 ● Used Informatica power center ETL tool to load test data into the WHB test environment database ● Wrote SQL and PL/SQL scripts to load heterogeneous data into stage tables. ● Used Tortoise SVN code version, Informatica Power Center 9.6.1, Oracle 11g and MS SQL Server.
  • U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
    Sr. Data Architect
    U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
    Washington, Dc, Us
    ● Led a team of technical staff to build a Data Ware house and move several data sets into it, so that OQR could provide SEC staff access to investment adviser, mutual fund and hedge fund data.. ● Requirements, analysis, design and development of an overall technical approach, architecture and the technical solution, support and troubleshooting project dealing with Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds MBS (Mortgage backed securities) and Investment Advisor data assets from prominent vendors like Lipper, Eureka, Barclay, HFI, HFR, Morning Star, Pertrac, MBS data, Blackbox Data, Moodys and Equifax data sets. ● The outcome of the project was an Analytics platform to be used by the SMEs and business users of the financial Instruments. Oracle, Hadoop and Netezza were the target and source.
  • U.S. Forest Service
    Sr. Data Architect
    U.S. Forest Service Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
    Washington, Dc, Us
    ● Project scope was to provide analytical support for the enterprise architecture (EA) initiatives of Forest Service (FS) CIO Planning, Information Management and Architecture Division (PIMA) Division. ● My roles was to support FS Enterprise Architecture roadmap and related initiatives around Conceptual Logical & Physical data models, data dictionary, data Flow diagrams and data artifact retention plans, Data Lifecycle Management (DLM). ● Conducted market survey of EA Tools like Mega, SPARX, Adaptive, Troux, Alphabet and System Architect by interviewing the EA Repository Tool vendors and analyzing the resulting data using techniques like Rank Score Analysis.
  • Fannie Mae
    Sr. Data Architect | , Va 07/2013 - 11/2013
    Fannie Mae Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    ● Project involves modeling Financial Credit data requirements using Embarcadero ER Studio in the CDR (Credit Data Repository) project. ● Responsible for collecting data elements for MDM (Master Data Management) and making sure that Meta Data information is complete in the modules worked.
  • Freddie Mac
    Data Analyst | Va 04/2013 - 07/2013
    Freddie Mac Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
    Mclean, Va, Us
    ● The program focuses on all aspects of mortgage servicing and aligns with the overall objectives of the Servicing Alignment Initiative to improve Servicer performance through defined metrics, benchmarks, requirements, financial incentives, and compensatory fees. ● Reverse engineered the ETL code (Informatica) into the BRS (Business Rules Spreadsheets)● Delivered about 100 BRSs which included Fact and Dimension table business rule spreadsheets.● Performed Data Analysis, Data cleansing rules etc. DB2 & SQL Server were the RDBMS.● Developed source to target data mapping document.
  • Ing
    Sr. Data Modeler | Bank, De 03/2012 – 04/2013
    Ing Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    ● Mortgage Loan Origination and Servicing. The project was focused on the integration of the existing ING’s Orange Data Warehouse with the Capital One Financial Data Warehouse and around Mortgage “Stress Test” and enhancement of credit risk methodology to maintain Basel II standards. ● Worked with identified business users to define data requirements. ● Defined corporate metadata definitions for all Enterprise Data supported databases.● Developed source to target mapping spreadsheets ● Developed logical and physical data models that document source data from multiple sources (Client’s internal data systems, external source data systems, 3rd Party Data, Prospect Lists, etc.). ● Defined and developed designs to support departmental and functional data marts. Provided input to data modeling and physical database development standards with the Data Modeling Team. ● The project involved working in an agile development environment.● Supported loan origination system (LOS) which was built on SQL Server 2012, was involved in supporting, enhancing, and analyzing existing business applications like LOS.
  • Ibm
    Senior Managing Consultant
    Ibm Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    Data Modeler/Analyst - Siebel Integration NYCHA NY ● The NICE project is a large complex COTS implementation; while it mainly focuses around Siebel - the solution integrates many other packages such as IFP, UCM, Global Bay, Oracle applications, Maximo● Managed a team of five off-shore Siebel Development resources during Design and Analysis phase of the project. ● Responsible for the issues and risks management and resolution● Responsible for Data Modeling for Conceptual, Logical and Physical models for PCR● Responsible for the review of DADs (Data Applet Design Documents), Operational Level Processes● Responsible for updating the PMO with Consolidated weekly Status.TSA, Annapolis Junction, MD | Data Analyst/Sr. Data Modeler ● The project involved enhancing the current Consolidated Screening Gateway (CSG) application to accommodate multiple enrollment providers.● Designed, developed and tested migration of documents and letters (appeals, waiver request etc.) into the CSG system. Made sure that NIEM data standards were followed while building the various data models on the project as well as related documentation.FEMA Risk MAP, Fairfax, VA ● Developed an application in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel using VBA for the PMO to help them resolve Timesheet discrepancies between the Client timesheet and IBM time sheet. ● If the invoice did not match the hours between the two-time sheets, the Client would hold payments. It typically took six-man days (2 people for 3 days) to manually resolve these issues once in every two weeks. ● The primary reason for the discrepancies was due to IBM having multiple sub charge codes for one client charge code.
  • Unisys
    Data Architect
    Unisys Jan 2003 - Jun 2007
    Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us
    Data Architect, USPS - Data Migration Architect● Designed and developed a data migration strategy and a detailed design document to migrate Legacy (Agent X) data into Eagle One, specifically products, accounts, service requests, employees and list of values.● Performed data analyst and needs analysis for the Siebel team● Developed SQL scripts to extract data from the legacy system and populate staging tables.● Co-ordinated with DBA's with respect to performance tuning, building of indexes, increasing tablespace and rollback segments.● Built & maintained Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Models, used ER-Win 3.5 case tool● Reverse engineered Physical data models and Logical data models from the existing database schemas in Oracle.Data modeler, PUC Case Management System, Harrisburg, PA ● State of Pennsylvania has several desperate systems to handle their case management tasks. Unisys won the contract to implement a single system to implement an EMC package – FileNet P8 to consolidate all the desperate systems● DBA activities and ETL of Data using DTS packages. Performed Data modeling using ER-Win. Built & maintained a Logical and Physical Data Model of the entities and Tables usedBOSS Data Migration Project | SQL Server DTS/Data Modeler/Analysis● Performed initial analysis of the existing data assets. Prepare an as-is logical data model.● Created high levels requirements document aster discussions with the stake holders● Used SQL Server DTS packages to build several workflows to migrate data● Automated the data migration process developed.

Venkata Kola Skills

It Strategy Data Warehousing Sap Requirements Analysis Sdlc Oracle E Business Suite Valuation Analysis Valuation Financial Modeling Data Analysis Microsoft Sql Server Siebel Business Analysis Erp Strategy Oracle Siebel Analytics Data Warehouse Architecture Enterprise Architecture Data Modeling Enterprise Software Business Intelligence Obiee Requirements Gathering Business Process Improvement Sap R/3 Database Design Analytics Data Migration Obiee 11g Software Project Management Solution Architecture Integration Crm Big Data Analytics Analysis

Venkata Kola Education Details

  • Georgetown University Mcdonough School Of Business
    Georgetown University Mcdonough School Of Business
    Finance And Strategy
  • Investment Banking Institute (Ibi)
    Investment Banking Institute (Ibi)
    Financial Modeling And Valuation
  • Eastern Michigan University
    Eastern Michigan University
    Polymer Technology
  • Cochin University Of Science And Technology
    Cochin University Of Science And Technology
    Polymer Engineering
  • Hyderabad Public School (R)
    Hyderabad Public School (R)
    Chemistry
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown University
    Mba

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What company does Venkata Kola work for?

Venkata Kola works for Confidential

What is Venkata Kola's role at the current company?

Venkata Kola's current role is Sr Data Architect, Snowflake Data Modeling & Strategy, CSPO | Georgetown MBA | Azure Enthusiast | ex IBM | 20+ years Data Architecture & Design.

What schools did Venkata Kola attend?

Venkata Kola attended Georgetown University Mcdonough School Of Business, Investment Banking Institute (Ibi), Eastern Michigan University, Cochin University Of Science And Technology, Hyderabad Public School (R), Georgetown University.

What skills is Venkata Kola known for?

Venkata Kola has skills like It Strategy, Data Warehousing, Sap, Requirements Analysis, Sdlc, Oracle E Business Suite, Valuation Analysis, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Microsoft Sql Server, Siebel.

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