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NARAYANAN VENKATRAMAN

Chicagoland

Summary

Director of Data Engineering with extensive experience exceeding 25 years in data management and strategy. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and streamline data processes. Successful in implementing data architecture enhancements that contribute to business growth. Acknowledged for leadership that encourages innovation and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

GTM Lead - Data & AI

Brillio LLC
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded multiple programs of Data & AI initiatives for different customers, cultivating partnerships with technical stakeholders and CxOs.
  • Led transformative solutions and offerings across a range of engagements in Data Engineering, Insights & Analytics, Data Science, and AI.
  • Highlight technical skills while fostering confidence with customers ranging from technical admin to C-Suite
  • Coordinate with onsite & offshore team for successful delivery of program
  • Deliver Sprint demo and plan for subsequent sprints.
  • Present and formulate quarterly business review emphasizing delivery and future roadmaps with innovative concepts.
  • Catalyze Data & AI initiatives via engagement with customers for holistic AI strategy
  • Coordinate and mentor team of Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Visualization Engineers, and operations team to execute programs for customers.

PRACTICE DIRECTOR - Data & AI - Retail & Consumer

LTIMindtree
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Directed management and oversight of Data & Analytics programs across Retail and Consumer Goods accounts, encompassing relationships with technical counterparts and CxOs.
  • Spearheaded solutions and offerings for diverse engagements in data analytics, Cloud Data Science, AI/ML, MDM & Data Governance.
  • Showcase technical proficiency while building trust with customers across all levels, from technical admin to C-Suite
  • Collaborate internally to guarantee successful delivery of services and support functions.
  • Present and formulate quarterly business review emphasizing delivery and future roadmaps with innovative concepts.
  • Lead Data Insights initiatives by aligning with customers for comprehensive, data-informed strategic insights.
  • Guide and oversee team of Data Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Visualization Engineers, and operations team to execute programs for customers.
  • Supervised delivery oversight for various engagements with focused guidance and detailed assessments.

SR SALES ENGINEER

Teradata Corporation
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Directed technical account leadership and management for Sales Cycle across multiple Communication, Media & Entertainment accounts, fostering relationships with technical counterparts within those organizations.
  • Illustrate technical proficiency and trustworthiness with customers spanning technical admin to C-Suite roles.
  • Conducted roadshows highlighting business benefits to promote effective platform/solution utilization.
  • Conduct technical presentation highlighting key and advanced features, benefits, service offerings, differentiation, and competitive positioning.
  • Orchestrating creation of tailored demos and PoCs based on customer specifications.
  • Provide timely, prioritized, and complete customer-based feedback to Product Management, Sales, Support, and/or Engineering regarding customer requirements and issues.
  • Increase feature adoption of Teradata software by positioning new features to enhance current and new analytical applications.
  • Developed sales plans to introduce new products to market.
  • Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.

AVP - PRACTICE LEADER - DATA ENGINEERING

Genpact LLC
Chicago, USA
08.2018 - 04.2021
  • Engaged in comprehensive digital transformation projects, emphasizing business case development.
  • Led efforts to define NexGen cloud data landscapes through multiple transformation engagements.
  • Executed blueprinting of business processes along with maturity assessments for improvement.
  • Facilitated growth of Data Engineering CGRLH vertical by aligning with Sales account teams for solution design.
  • Initiated development of sub-practices including Data Modeling under the GTM Growth Strategy.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with tech companies for cloud solutions and training programs.
  • Launched Delivery Assurance Team to enhance quality assurance in client engagements.

LEAD SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Teradata Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Developed proposals and statements of work for consulting solutions in key accounts.
  • Led roadshows to demonstrate business benefits and promote effective platform use.
  • Collaborated with leading healthcare provider to define and implement data platform strategy.
  • Archived existing medical records data into cost-effective analytics platform for mining and research.
  • Designed unified data architecture using Hadoop and relational databases with disaster recovery.
  • Engineered data ingestion and wrangling mechanisms utilizing Spark ESB, Ni-Fi, Kafka, and Storm.
  • Established data retrieval processes through Elastic Search and API layer integration.
  • Ensured active-active disaster recovery for uninterrupted access to critical data.

PRACTICE DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MGMT

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Executed successful delivery of large multi-million dollar programs for diverse retail accounts
  • Elevated EIM Retail, Travel, and Hospitality Practice revenue by partnering with SVP & CxO
  • Directed sales initiatives, solution delivery, and implementation in BI and enterprise data management fields.
  • Facilitated collaboration among global delivery teams and multiple COEs.
  • Developed proposals for funding solutions supporting GTM strategies and talent development initiatives.
  • Managed P&L responsibilities for EIM Practice while delivering successful execution of all consulting projects.
  • Ensured effective client expectation management through close collaboration with client leadership.
  • Managed a team of 26 direct reports along with over 200 indirect staff members efficiently.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Application

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
India
03-2000

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
India
05-1995

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Technical presentations
  • Solution design
  • Performance metrics
  • Data engineering
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data Architect

Organizations Worked

  • LTIMindtree
  • Teradata Corp
  • Genpact Inc
  • Cognizant Tech Solutions
  • Wipro Limited
  • HCL Technologies
  • VST Industries Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

GTM Lead - Data & AI

Brillio LLC
08.2024 - Current

PRACTICE DIRECTOR - Data & AI - Retail & Consumer

LTIMindtree
07.2022 - 08.2024

SR SALES ENGINEER

Teradata Corporation
04.2021 - 07.2022

AVP - PRACTICE LEADER - DATA ENGINEERING

Genpact LLC
08.2018 - 04.2021

LEAD SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Teradata Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018

PRACTICE DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MGMT

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Computer Application

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MADRAS UNIVERSITY

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