Praveen Gadde
Summary
Data engineering leader specializing in microservices and API-first architecture, with a track record of successful cloud platform implementations. Expertise in real-time data processing and team development, driving high performance and innovation. Strong background in data governance frameworks and technical leadership, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Data Engineering
Ascension
01.2024 - Current
- Lead a global data engineering team of 20+ engineers and architects (onsite and offshore) to deliver scalable, API-first platforms for enterprise healthcare systems.
- Own the full lifecycle of data engineering initiatives, including architecture, execution, budgeting, vendor strategy, and resource planning.
- Spearhead enterprise initiatives such as DataHub and Master Data Management (MDM), enabling unified and governed views of patients, providers, and locations, using FHIR, HL7, and HIPAA-compliant practices.
- Architect and implement real-time and batch pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions.
- Build secure microservices using Flask and Django, integrating with EHRs, HIEs, payer systems, and external clinical partners.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, Terraform-based infrastructure automation, and data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance.
- Maintain a hands-on role in platform development while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and vision alignment across engineering, clinical, and product teams.
- Collaborate closely with product and operations to align technical execution with business and clinical objectives, supporting advanced analytics, risk adjustment, and regulatory reporting.
Enterprise Data Architect | Technical Lead
Ascension
05.2010 - 01.2024
- Led enterprise architecture and delivery of Patient, Provider, and Location MDM, EMPI, and UMPI systems, driving cloud-native, scalable, and interoperable solutions.
- Designed master data models, golden record strategies, and evaluated top MDM platforms like Reltio, NextGate, Verato, Cerner, EPIC, and other applications.
- Built real-time and batch pipelines on GCP using Dataflow, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run and other tools to support identity resolution and trusted master records.
- Defined API-first integration frameworks across clinical and administrative systems, with a strong focus on data governance, matching, and survivorship.
- Bridged legacy-to-cloud transitions as Lead AS400 RPG Developer (RPGLE, CLLE), aligning traditional systems with modern data architecture.
Software Developer
Perigonsoft
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Developed and customized applications within MS4 environment across various modules, including AR/ADT and Clinical Repository.
- Planned and coordinated programming activities, focusing on business application software for complex problem-solving.
- Specialized in system design and program development to enhance application functionality.
- Utilized diverse programming languages and environments, including RPG II, RPG IV, and SQLRPGLE.
- Implemented CL Programming and integrated tools such as FTP and MS Access for efficient data handling.
Senior Software Engineer
NTT Data
10.2005 - 09.2009
- Led full lifecycle development of healthcare IT applications, covering requirements analysis to deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex user needs into scalable solutions.
- Worked on core healthcare modules, including Admissions, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) and Billing and Claims.
- Utilized extensive hands-on experience in AS400 technologies like RPG IV and SQLRPGLE.
- Developed expertise in legacy tools such as COBOL, Delphi, and IBM WebSphere for cross-platform solutions.
- Ensured delivery of stable, compliant applications in high-demand healthcare environments.
- Supported operational efficiency and regulatory alignment through effective application management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
Masters in Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Osmania University
Skills
- Data pipeline development
- Agile methodologies
- Microservices architecture
- API-first design
- Master data management
- Cloud platform implementation
- Data governance frameworks
- Real-time data processing
- Technical leadership
- Performance optimization
- Cloud architecture
- API design and development
- Data governance strategies
- Data modeling techniques
- Google Cloud Platform expertise
- Cloud migration strategies
- Cloud testing practices
Education and Training
other,other
Personal Information
Timeline
Manager - Data Engineering
Ascension
01.2024 - Current
Enterprise Data Architect | Technical Lead
Ascension
05.2010 - 01.2024
Software Developer
Perigonsoft
09.2009 - 04.2010
Senior Software Engineer
NTT Data
10.2005 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
Masters in Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Osmania University
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