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Nithin Kumar Raghavan

Apex,NC

Summary

Dynamic data leader with extensive experience at MetLife, specializing in innovative data engineering solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in implementing next-generation big data technologies that enhance productivity and deliver impactful analytics. Core competencies include strategic leadership, data management, and team mentorship, aimed at unlocking business value and informing decision-making.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director - Data and Analytics

MetLife
Cary, United States
10.2019 - Current
  • Leading the data management function of the data and analytics organization.
  • Responsible for the technical delivery of the data engineering stream and everything to do with data in the descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical use cases.
  • The team is involved in working closely with the business analytics engagement and relevant business/IT stakeholders.
  • We are vastly involved in research, recommendations, and support of various analytical use cases dealing with different kinds of structured and unstructured data.
  • We work across lines of business within the organization to generate value via data and analytics.
  • Technologies include on-prem big data and cloud technologies in GCP and Azure.
  • Leading the technical side of the data enablement/catalyst team within the data and analytics organization.
  • Responsible for the technical delivery of ETL, data engineering, and everything to do with data in the descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical use cases.
  • The team is involved in working closely with the business analytics engagement and relevant business/IT stakeholders.
  • We are vastly involved in research, recommendations, and support of various analytical use cases dealing with different kinds of structured and unstructured data.
  • Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
  • Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
  • Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.

Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank
Cary, United States
09.2015 - 10.2019

Senior Consultant

Capgemini Financial Services
Riverwoods, United States
08.2014 - 09.2015

Project Lead

Larsen and Toubro Infotech
Morristown, United States
07.2011 - 08.2014

Assistant Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai, India
11.2008 - 07.2011

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication -

Anna University
11-2008

Skills

  • Agile Application Development
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Apache Spark
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Architecture
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Quality
  • Data Warehousing
  • DevOps
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - BigQuery, GKE, BigTable
  • Hadoop: HDFS, Hive, HBase, Solr, Oozie
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Microsoft Azure Platform – ADLS
  • Organizational Leadership
  • People management
  • Programming languages: Java, Scala, and Python
  • SQL
  • Strategic leadership
  • Team management
  • Data Science
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence

Preferred Future Roles

Title: AVP/VP - Data Engineering/Data Management/Data and Analytics

Timeline

Director - Data and Analytics

MetLife
10.2019 - Current

Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank
09.2015 - 10.2019

Senior Consultant

Capgemini Financial Services
08.2014 - 09.2015

Project Lead

Larsen and Toubro Infotech
07.2011 - 08.2014

Assistant Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2008 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication -

Anna University
Nithin Kumar Raghavan