Led a team of 11 database architects and engineers, overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of a geographically redundant distributed database systems, storing 0.7 billion subscription profiles for 25 network applications, processing 1 million transactions per second or 86 billion per day
Revamped and executed revised engineering strategies that delivered a 25% reduction in project delivery time and a 15% surge in team productivity, ensuring the successful and timely completion of projects within allocated budgets
Designed and deployed advanced data modeling techniques, optimizing database efficiency by 30-35%, resulting in improved database response times for business-critical CRM and billing clients
Well versed with Database concepts like data Replication and Synchronization, transaction management, data recovery & Integrity, data audits and corrections
Engineered and authored 30+ patents, approved by USPTO, for above db concepts
Implementation of security protocols to safeguard Database infrastructure, within company’s cloud infra vs database solutions hosted on 3rd party cloud infrastructure (DBaaS)
Led the conceptualization and execution of database migration initiative, transitioning from a legacy monolithic database to a cloud-native segmented solution, utilizing home grown custom migration tool to drive savings exceeding $5M for the organization
Initiated collaboration with cross-functional teams to define and implement database technology roadmap in line with company-wide objectives, resulting in a 35% increase in team efficiency and improved project success rates
Managed operational support activities to resolve customer complaints swiftly, meeting the defined platform Uptime SLA at 99.9% with no critical database incidents reported in the year 2022 - 2023
Cultivated a transformative environment for team members, leading to a substantial 15% enhancement in team satisfaction metrics, instrumental in driving two noteworthy promotions
Coordinate project scheduling, product roadmap, and budget planning for a $25M fiscal year, maintaining 100% accuracy in spend tracking, ensuring financial accountability.
Database Manager, Network Development
Sprint
Reston, VA
2011 - 2020
Architected subscriber database solution(s) with tailored schema and data model, transaction optimization strategies, leading to a 30% reduction in database Query and update response times, and a 15% improvement in overall system efficiency
Designed advanced database backup and restoration protocols, reducing data loss probability from cyber threats by 50% and introducing enhanced compression techniques, resulting in 40% storage space savings equating to approximately $4M annually
Directed routine database operational activities, such as hardware and software life cycle upgrades, correction updates, to uphold defined policies; ensured staff comprehension and adherence, resulting in consistent 99.999% uptime SLA compliance
Managed annual budget of $10-$15M, overseeing payment milestones for 50+ projects; negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in 15% cost savings and increased operational efficiency
Drove an internal transformation by shifting from vendor reliance to in-house operations, resulting in $3 million cost savings while ensuring premium quality and exceeding client satisfaction benchmarks.
SDM Solution Architect/Engineer
Siemens (now Nokia)
India, Europe, USA
1995 - 2011
Led team of developers, system integrator, pioneered Subscriber Database Management products and solution delivery to Sprint (2007 - 2011).
System Integration in India, Europe, USA–Staging of Voice & Data network elements (1995-2005).
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications -
NIT, Kurukshetra
Skills
Enterprise Scale Database Management
RDBMS Expertise- Mid Level
Database migration(s) Strategies and Concepts
Full Lifecycle Project Management, Data Analytics
Data driven decision making and Risk mitigation
Database product Planning and Budgeting
Automation, Dev Ops/CI-CD concepts, tools & technologies
Security and Compliance
Linux, Virtual Machines, Cloud native concepts, DBaas and PaaS