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Harsha Ganipineni

Leander,USA

Summary

Senior technology leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise-scale data strategy and AI/ML solutions. Expertise in building cloud-native data platforms and deploying AI/ML models using Python. Proven track record in leading global teams and delivering digital transformation initiatives across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in optimizing system architectures and enhancing operational efficiency to align data capabilities with business objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Solutions Architect Sr – AI and Graph

Western Union
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Led architecture for next-gen AI and graph-based data solutions across fraud detection and personalization initiatives.
  • Architected Python-based ML pipelines utilizing scikit-learn, spaCy, Pandas, Hugging Face Transformers, and PyTorch.
  • Deployed enterprise knowledge graph platform using Neo4j to enhance semantic search and relationship discovery.
  • Designed machine learning workflows in Neo4j for link prediction, community detection, and entity classification.
  • Built AI models in Neo4j to detect fraud patterns by analyzing temporal, geospatial, and entity relationships.
  • Developed entity resolution framework in Neo4j to unify customer profiles and minimize duplication across systems.
  • Created and deployed AI models with Dataiku for efficient data preparation and real-time scoring.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business objectives.

Sr Manager - EDO Architecture

AmeriHealth Caritas
Remote, TX
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Directed AI and data architecture strategy for EDO, automating compliance responses using large language models.
  • Led cross-functional architecture team to deploy GenAI models via Hugging Face Transformers and BERT in Azure ML.
  • Bridged gap between on-premises solutions and Azure cloud for real-time analytics applications.
  • Designed graph-based models with Neo4j for intricate entity resolution in provider and member datasets.
  • Developed domain-specific data models (Patient, Provider, Billing, Encounter) for self-service analytics customers.
  • Participated in recruitment by interviewing candidates and selecting top talent.
  • Established effective communication channels across departments to enhance collaboration.
  • Implemented DevOps and DataOps best practices within Azure stack and Snowflake, improving QA and deployment efficiency.

Data Leader – Advanced Analytics, Architecture & Operations

Cummins Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Led enterprise data initiatives spanning architecture, analytics, and operations across multiple business units.
  • Directed cloud migration and modernization of data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and SQL Server.
  • Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 66% by optimizing compute and storage resources in Databricks.
  • Deployed predictive maintenance solutions using IoT and streaming analytics architectures.
  • Implemented DevOps/CI-CD automation pipelines and UiPath bots, resulting in a 35% reduction in ticket volumes.
  • Defined and enforced enterprise data architecture standards, authored reusable patterns, and championed DataOps across teams.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of internal staff and 25+ vendor resources; mentored junior architects and developers.
  • Built strategic vendor relationships with Microsoft, Qlik, Teradata, and Oracle.
  • Improved SLA/OLA compliance to 99% and streamlined audit and governance processes for enterprise data systems.
  • Created data architecture standards and enterprise migration roadmaps.
  • Led design of enterprise-wide data lakes, warehouses, and integration patterns.
  • Authored reusable architectural patterns, driving enterprise adoption across business units.
  • Led a data science and IoT-based initiative to automate calibration file generation by assessing and correlating multiple variables across engine performance datasets, improving accuracy and efficiency in engine tuning processes.

Senior Consultant – Data Architecture

Indus Valley Consulting
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Led data modeling and operational reporting initiatives for large-scale retail and logistics performance metrics.
  • Collaborated with enterprise architects to remodel existing data models based on dimensional modeling best practices.
  • Guided ETL optimization efforts, implemented data quality improvements, and conducted knowledge-sharing sessions with client teams.
  • Worked on architecture enhancements and data migration strategies for multiple enterprise clients.
  • Created a reusable Python framework on Windows to automate data validation, profiling, and transformation processes across structured datasets.

Education

M.S. - Computer Science

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
05-2014

B. Tech -

REC Warangal
05-2001

Skills

  • Enterprise Data & AI Strategy
  • Machine learning
  • Cloud computing
  • Cloud Data architecture
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Real-time analytics
  • Customer relations
  • AI/ML (Python, Hugging Face, scikit-learn, spaCy)
  • Cloud Data Platforms (Snowflake, Azure, AWS)
  • Data Fabric & Mesh Architecture
  • Platforms: Azure Data Stack, Snowflake, Databricks, Neo4j, SQL Server, Teradata
  • AI/ML Tools: Python, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, PyTorch, Azure ML, Pandas
  • ETL/Integration: Informatica, Qlik Replicate, SSIS, Spark, Sqoop
  • Modeling: Erwin, Embarcadero, Visio
  • Reporting: Power BI, OBIEE, MicroStrategy
  • DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, UiPath

Certification

  • Data Science Certification – Purdue University
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Data Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Teradata Certified Master V2R5
  • Informatica Designer Certified

Earlier Roles

Data Architecture and Development Leadership roles at Bayer, The Walt Disney Company, PayPal, WellPoint, Sears Holdings, NXP, Colruyt, Best Buy, TTL, and AP Secretariat., 2001 – 2014

Timeline

Data Solutions Architect Sr – AI and Graph

Western Union
09.2024 - Current

Sr Manager - EDO Architecture

AmeriHealth Caritas
02.2023 - 06.2024

Data Leader – Advanced Analytics, Architecture & Operations

Cummins Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2023

Senior Consultant – Data Architecture

Indus Valley Consulting
05.2014 - 05.2016

M.S. - Computer Science

Wright State University

B. Tech -

REC Warangal

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