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Harsha Pendyala

Chicago,IL

Summary

Harsha is a seasoned Data & Analytics Leader, celebrated for architecting enterprise-level data solutions aligned with corporate objectives. With deep expertise in program management and analytics innovation, Harsha consistently ensures projects achieve strategic business impact. As a respected thought leader in the data and AI landscape, Harsha's blend of technological savvy and hands-on experience positions him uniquely, facilitating effective data and AI program rollouts.

Harsha's strength resides in strategically aligning data technologies with organizational targets, fostering seamless progress and innovation. Known for his solution-centric approach, Harsha effortlessly navigates challenges, setting and surpassing industry benchmarks. His leadership in marshalling high-caliber, cross-functional teams, paired with his skill in stakeholder collaboration, cements trust and achieves unified objectives. Throughout his career, Harsha's unwavering commitment to data governance standards has ensured risk containment and premium solution delivery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Consulting Manager - Data & AI

Deloitte Consulting
02.2014 - Current
  • Advise cross-industry clients on data & analytics strategy, appropriate application of enabling data technologies to drive business value and change
  • Define strategic product vision that enables business value, lead definition, design, and delivery of new global data products, platforms and related applications
  • Determine product roadmap to illustrate data product feature releases and enhancements for short-term and long-term releases
  • Partner with Business Product Managers and stakeholders to define and align on Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  • Build consensus across stakeholders, domain leaders and agile teams to generate ideas, identify solutions, define common goals and outline execution plans
  • Responsible for delivery management and leading various work streams (functional or development), oversee successful implementation & completion of deliverables to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Responsible for documentation, monitoring and revision of product requirements, process maps, use cases, UAT plans, project plans and release notes in support of product development
  • Monitor project progress, communicate risks in a timely manner, ensure cross-platform dependencies are identified and appropriate mitigation strategies are identified developed.
  • Support enterprise data management pre-sales activities, develop proposals, and identify additional opportunities at existing clients or new clients. Provide expertise in data solutions design, time, and resource estimations and planning
  • Collaborate with external and internal partners to design analytical solutions to meet business and project objectives.
  • Coach, mentor and develop staff to nurture talent and achieve delivery excellence.

Business Intelligence Consultant

Column Technologies Inc
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Guided data analysis to illustrate product capabilities, creating mockup reports and dashboards that underlined their business value.
  • Led BI scoping and business requirements gathering, forging deep ties with executive stakeholders to design solutions that married intricate business goals with tangible BI outputs.
  • Spearheaded major BI projects for elite clients, resulting in tenfold growth of practice
  • Championed deployment of BI tools, such as BMC Dashboards and SAP BOXI, alongside crafting server configurations, ensuring scalability, performance, and robust BI deliverables.
  • Orchestrated comprehensive testing phases (SIT and UAT), guaranteeing BI solutions harmoniously meshed with client requirements and existing architectures.
  • Security & Support:
  • Integrated advanced user authentication mechanisms, marrying platform security with seamless user accessibility, while providing pivotal technical support and updates to clients.
  • Demonstrated leadership by guiding dedicated project teams and launched BI training initiatives, sharing expertise on key BI tools and reporting capabilities with users.
  • Nurtured strategic partnerships with tech giants like BMC and SAP, staying attuned to industry-leading innovations.

BIDW Developer

The Sherwin-Williams Company
06.2010 - 05.2011
  • Orchestrated robust ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter, streamlining data ingestion from diverse platforms into a consolidated data warehouse.
  • Enhanced system operations by managing Oracle OBIEE reports, and optimizing the OBIEE logical layer, ensuring efficient query performance and deeper user analytics.
  • Collaborated with Database Administrators to refine database schemas and elevate performance while employing advanced SQL for intricate ETL tasks and reporting.
  • Championed data quality by rigorously testing for accuracy and upholding data governance through stringent database constraints.
  • Coordinated with international teams to harmonize strategies, ensuring synchronized project delivery and alignment with global objectives.
  • Steered migration ventures, transitioning mini-data warehouses and data marts, bolstering system efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
03.2010

Bachelor's of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad
03.2006

Skills

  • Enterprise Data Management
  • Data & AI Strategy
  • Data & AI Maturity Assessment
  • Data Architecture
  • Cloud Data & Analytics
  • Strategic Vision & Alignment
  • Thought Leadership
  • Program and Delivery Management
  • Vendor and Stakeholder Management
  • Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation

Timeline

Consulting Manager - Data & AI

Deloitte Consulting
02.2014 - Current

Business Intelligence Consultant

Column Technologies Inc
05.2011 - 06.2013

BIDW Developer

The Sherwin-Williams Company
06.2010 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

DePaul University

Bachelor's of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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