Years of professional experience
Shahzad Asif
AI/ML Data Architect
Richmond,USA
Summary
Accomplished AI Data Architect with a proven track record at Marathon Oil, enhancing forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency through scalable platform design and cross-functional team leadership. Expert in Snowflake and Python, driven significant cost reductions and accelerated project delivery by 20%, showcasing a strategic approach to architecture and a knack for problem-solving.
Overview
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5
5
Certifications
Work History
AI Data Architect
Marathon Oil
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Led the design and evolution of data and ML platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and business needs, driving cost efficiency and scalability
- Architected and implemented machine learning workflows on Snowflake, enhancing forecasting accuracy by generating weekly re-trained models and reducing computation costs by 50%
- Spearheaded the implementation of an AI-based Document Analysis Tool using Snowflake Cortex LLMs, streamlining the classification of critical business documents and delivering 30% cost-efficiency
- Built and automated real-time safety monitoring dashboards using Power BI, Apache Airflow DAGs, and Snowflake, improving operational response times for field teams
- Drove the integration of geospatial data for weather forecasting tools, optimizing field operations scheduling using data products and data management in Apache Airflow, Snowflake, and data visualization platforms
- Mentored developers on best practices for Snowflake ML, Cortex LLMs, Python, and data engineering, significantly boosting team expertise and accelerating project delivery by 20%, adhering to auditing principles
Principal Consultant
Transformait, LLC.
Richmond, TX
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented a secured, off-the-grid Git server for a Department of Defense contractor, supporting critical software development and system administration needs
- Guided firmware and hardware teams in operationalizing and maintaining the server, ensuring its alignment with secure, compliance-driven protocols
- Created and fulfilled RFPs for public procurement agencies, achieving DBE and MBE certifications
Principal Consultant
Dell Technologies Inc.
Austin, TX
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Architected and led the migration of core global sales platform components to a microservices-based architecture, improving scalability, reducing operational costs, and supporting digital transformation KPIs
- Collaborated with global stakeholders to design cloud-native solutions and enhanced CI/CD pipelines, promoting 12-factor principles and optimizing deployment efficiency
- Promoted SAFe Agile methodology, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and accelerating product delivery cycles
Principal Consultant
ExxonMobil
Spring, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented responsive dashboards for cost/benefit analysis of 3,000+ heat exchangers, improving operational efficiency and cost management
- Led the integration of OpenID Connect to Azure AD and implemented Redis-based caching to optimize dashboard performance
- Collaborated with the Data Lake team to integrate Apache Kafka-based APIs, enhancing real-time data analysis capabilities for optimization tasks
Software Architect
TransCore
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Architected and led the implementation of a microservices-based Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) enterprise suite, delivering scalable SaaS solutions for national tollway agencies
- Managed Agile teams, cultivating transparency and collaboration through Agile best practices
- Established CI/CD pipelines and automated multi-tenant deployments using Jenkins, Redgate, and Octopus
Software Architect
Schlumberger Technology Corp. (SLB)
Houston, TX
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Designed and implemented machine learning packages for nuclear logging measurements, enhancing system extensibility and reliability
- Led the development of data analysis tools using PCA and k-means clustering to improve rock analysis and core clustering
- Architected enterprise solutions for commercializing proprietary algorithm packages, resulting in $400K annual savings in operational costs
Software Architect
Real-Time IT Solutions, LLC.
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Led the design and implementation of technical solutions for SLB, including well-bore 3D visualization and cross-platform product architecture, resulting in enhanced system performance and improved user experience
Software Architect
Digital Consulting and Software Services, Inc.
Houston, TX
09.1996 - 01.2006
- Architected and led the implementation of a SCADA multiphase meter for Chevron and Caltex CPI’s oil production operations
- Led the commissioning and technology transfer to Chevron Licensee
- Implemented innovative solutions for Coiled-Tubing, Telemetry, and Well Services segments at SLB
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, Business Analytics
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
Urbana Champaign, IL05.2025
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2001
Skills
- Cloud-native architectures
- Multi-tenant solutions
- Scalable platform design
- Fault tolerance
- High availability
- 12-factor principles
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Snowflake
- Apache Airflow
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
- AWS Glue
- OpenShift
- Pivotal Cloud Foundry
- RabbitMQ
- Data Lake architecture
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Alteryx
- UIPath
- Seeq
- CI/CD
- Redgate
- Docker
- HashiCorp Vault
- Jenkins
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Octopus Deploy
- Microservices
- Automation frameworks
- Platform tooling selection
- Generative AI
- NLP
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Prompt Engineering
- ML workflows
- Data Pipelines
- Python
- R/Studio
- C/C
- NET Core
- Nodejs
- Reactjs
- Angular
- JavaScript
- MS SQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Amazon Aurora
- DynamoDB
- RedShift
- PostgreSQL
- Kinesis
- Elasticsearch
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Business understanding
- Strategic architecture decision-making
- Functional requirements
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cost optimization
- Data analytics
- Machine learning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team collaboration
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Amazon AWS
- Generative AI with Large Language Models: Coursera (Deep Learning AI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP): Project Management Institute
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM): Scrum Alliance
- Introduction to TensorFlow for AI, ML, and Deep Learning: Coursera (Deep Learning AI)
- Business Analytics Specialization (Micro credential): University of Illinois (MBA)
- Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Specialization (Micro credential): University of Illinois (MBA)
Patents
- US 9047689
- US 8473212
- US WO2016123046
- US NO20151495
- US CA2940810
- US US20160237801
- And more.
Timeline
AI Data Architect
Marathon Oil
03.2024 - 12.2024
Principal Consultant
Transformait, LLC.
07.2023 - 03.2024
Principal Consultant
Dell Technologies Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2023
Principal Consultant
ExxonMobil
05.2019 - 06.2020
Software Architect
TransCore
04.2017 - 05.2019
Software Architect
Schlumberger Technology Corp. (SLB)
03.2011 - 12.2016
Software Architect
Real-Time IT Solutions, LLC.
01.2006 - 03.2011
Software Architect
Digital Consulting and Software Services, Inc.
09.1996 - 01.2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, Business Analytics
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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