RAGUNATH GUNASEKARAN
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
- 15 Years of Strong Data Architecture, Data Science and Analytics professional with a Master of Science - MS focused in Data Science and Advanced degree in Sustainability
- Expertise in Data Center and Circular Center Operations, Data Science , Methodology , Sustainability Engineering , Process Optimization , Network and Systems, Financial Services and Technology, analytics platform , Optimization and Forecasting of financial and decision making.
- Winner of the Microsoft Global Hackathon Executive (Sustainability) Challenge in 2022 and 2023
- Champion in Operational Excellence and Org Health.
- Expertise in Deep Data Analysis and Business Insights for better decision making, Emission modelling, Reuse/Recycling Automation, circular economy, LCA methodologies used for calculating environmental impacts and Sustainability Strategies to achieve goals and design for Sustainability products.
- Actionable and KPI performance insights to informed Business decision and predictions.Expert in DIKW pyramid - Data to Information to Knowledge to Wisdom
- Expertise in Predictive Analytics and Automation of various algorithm. Supervised Continuous, Reinforcement, Unsupervised, Forecasting in Azure ML Services.
- Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Power Platform , Data Robots, Chabot, NLP, LLMs.Azure Cognitive Services - Computer Vision, NLP - Classifier, OpenAI
- Proven experience as a Data/BI Architect - Azure Datalake Architecture, ADF, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Insights, Apache Spark, Relational SQL, Kusto, Python/Pyspark, Hive .
- Implementation and Strong knowledge on Self Service BI through Power BI , Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure DevOps CI/CD,REST API and Azure AD Apps, Azure Purview, AKV and Security, PI Information Data Masking rules, Apps Access and Integration, Splunk Log Analytics
- Expertise in Data Governance and Change Management - Azure Purview and oneBPM. Strong knowledge on Cost Optimization -Change Data Capture, Design Adoption, process implementation. SDL, Privacy Review, Audits, Vulnerability Management. Connectivity to Logging - Azure Log Analytics, ICM Integration, Geneva logging.
- Member of Board in Architectural Standard Review Board and Worked as Lead/Mentor in AI practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data & Applied Scientist
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
AUSTIN, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented Circular Centers - Reuse and waste reduction initiatives through effective Reuse and recycling programs. Reported to CELA and beyond
- Utilized advanced querying and Data Science Techniques, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets and Insights for Business.
- Conducted thorough life cycle assessments for Assets, leading to more informed decision-making regarding materials and processes.
- Identified, measured and recommended improvement strategies for KPIs across business areas. Improved data collection methods by designing surveys, polls and other instruments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations
- Led methodology development to outline basic process parameters for operations. Created and implemented new forecasting models to increase company productivity.
- Engaged community members through public outreach activities related to environmental stewardship and local sustainability initiatives.
- Optimized operational performance with regular evaluations of energy consumption patterns, recommending cost-effective solutions for improvements.
- Lead the Operational Excellence efforts
Data Architect
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Rosemont, IL
01.2021 - 04.2022
Finance Domain - Digital Transformation, Sustainability
Senior BI/Data Analytics Developer
ADP
Deerfield, IL
09.2019 - 01.2021
Software Engineering,Data Analytics, Workflow automation, Reporting Summary and Pattern updates to SLTs.
BI Architect (Senior Associate)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
West Des Moines, IA
08.2016 - 09.2019
Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Cost Optimization, Platform build. Azure Synapse, Azure ADF, Azure AD, Data Lake, Analysis Services, Power BI
Team Lead (Data Analyst)
NTT Data Inc
Montpelier, VT
04.2009 - 08.2016
Entire Sales, Payment, Claims processing automation, GL Accounts, Customer 360 view
Education
Master of Advanced Study - Sustainability, Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA2023-12
Master of Science - Data Science
Bellevue University
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University
IndiaTimeline
Senior Data & Applied Scientist
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
04.2022 - Current
Data Architect
Wintrust Financial Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2022
Senior BI/Data Analytics Developer
ADP
09.2019 - 01.2021
BI Architect (Senior Associate)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2016 - 09.2019
Team Lead (Data Analyst)
NTT Data Inc
04.2009 - 08.2016
Master of Advanced Study - Sustainability, Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Data Science
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University