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Ramakanth Reddy Padala

Dallas,TX

Summary

A seasoned Data Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Kinder Care Learning, I excel in leading teams to develop innovative data solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings, evidenced by a 19% operational cost reduction. Skilled in architecture and persuasive communication, my expertise in project management and team leadership has consistently enhanced organizational performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Engineering Manager, Future of Data

Kinder Care Learning
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to identify client needs and develop customized engineering solutions.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Engineering Manager, Data Analytics

Transamerica Life Insurance Company
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing the best value for the organization''s investment in analytics tools and services.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and trends in analytics, recommending investments that would provide a competitive edge in the market.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic planning efforts across the organization.
  • Leveraged machine learning algorithms to automate routine tasks, freeing up valuable time for more strategic initiatives within the team.

Specialist Senior

Deloitte Consulting
10.2017 - 09.2020
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
  • Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
  • Conducted in-depth market research for identifying new business opportunities.

Principal Big Data Solutions Architect

Epsilon Data Management
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Analyzed [Type] solutions proposed to meet diverse business requirements.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement by conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers.
  • Contributed to open-source projects relevant to company goals, fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration.
  • Implemented monitoring tools for proactive issue detection, reducing downtime due to unforeseen technical issues.

Data Engineering Lead

American Airlines
01.2013 - 05.2015

Spearheaded The Design, Development, And Optimization Of Robust Data Pipelines Across Ingestion, Transformation, Modeling, And Deployment Phases, Ensuring Seamless Integration And High Performance Using Technologies Like Ibm Data Stage, Tivoli , Unix And Teradata
Led Architectural Discussions, Making Critical Decisions To Optimize Data Flows, Processing, And Storage, Improving Performance And Cost Efficiency For Cloud-Based Data Solutions.
Data Governance & Security: Established And Enforced Coding Standards, Data Governance Policies, And Security Best Practices, Ensuring Compliance With Industry Regulations And Privacy Standards
Mentorship & Team Development: Led And Mentored A High-Performing Team Of Data Engineers, Fostering A Culture Of Knowledge Sharing, Continuous Improvement, And Collaboration In Fast-Paced, Agile Environment.
Consistently Optimized Data Engineering Solutions For Performance And Cost, Taking Ownership Of Troubleshooting Complex Issues And Ensuring Smooth Operational Performance With Resulted In 19 % Operational Cost Reduction.
Stayed Ahead Of Emerging Trends In Big Data Technologies And Cloud Platforms, Driving The Integration Of Cutting-Edge Tools, Services, And Methodologies To Maintain Competitive Advantage.
Acquired In-Depth Expertise In The Airline And Hospitality Industries, With A Comprehensive Understanding Of Operational Processes, Customer Service, Industry Trends, And Best Practices.

Data Specialist

IBM
04.2007 - 01.2013

Delivered Innovative Consulting Solutions For Clients, Specializing In Enterprise Data Warehousing Using IBM Software (Datastage, Cognos, Db2).
Extensively worked with Financial Services Sector Clients and IBM Banking Data Model
Designed And Implemented Data Integration Solutions To Collect, Transform, And Distribute Large Volumes Of Data, Supporting Simple To Complex Data Structures.
Led Etl Projects As A Technical Lead, Including User Story Creation, Resource Tasking, And Team Velocity Trending.
Architected, Designed, And Developed Etl Jobs Using Datastage, Ensuring Optimal Performance And Scalability.
Tuned And Optimized Etl Processes Using Performance Analyzer And Resource Estimator Utilities.
Analyzed And Calculated Gross Margins, Billing Leakages, And Presented Findings To Senior Leadership.
Collaborated With Project Sponsors And Finance Teams To Estimate And Track Project Budgets, Ensuring Alignment With Actuals.
Managed Cross-Functional Teams To Ensure Alignment On Project Priorities, Scope, And Timelines.
Key Clients/Projects Include Jp Morgan Chase, Prudential Insurance, Delta Airlines, Acxiom, Assurant Health, And Lloyds Banking Group.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology And Management

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
12-2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Andhra University
India
04-2006

Skills

  • Persuasive communication style
  • Manufacturing
  • Recruiting
  • Team building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Decision-making skills
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Project management
  • Personnel management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Architecture
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership

Certification


  • Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP), Data Engineer - Cloudera, Inc.
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics - Speciality

Cloudera Certified Spark Developer

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Data Engineering Manager, Future of Data

Kinder Care Learning
09.2023 - Current

Engineering Manager, Data Analytics

Transamerica Life Insurance Company
09.2020 - 08.2023

Specialist Senior

Deloitte Consulting
10.2017 - 09.2020

Principal Big Data Solutions Architect

Epsilon Data Management
06.2015 - 09.2017

Data Engineering Lead

American Airlines
01.2013 - 05.2015

Data Specialist

IBM
04.2007 - 01.2013

Master of Science - Information Technology And Management

The University of Texas At Dallas

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Andhra University
Ramakanth Reddy Padala