Suhas Biwalkar
Director, Data Strategy And Governance
Nashua,NH
Summary
Over 22 years experienced Data Strategist, Data Manager, Product Owner, and Data Engineer with strong analytical skills, excellent academics, and a motivated team builder. An Enthusiastic Leader with a passion for building and delivering strategic solutions, a zest to learn new skills, and a laser focus to make the team succeed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Data Strategy and Governance
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack, NH
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to build data strategy for Quant and Research organization.
- Directed data catalog effort to build a unified solution for data lineage and business glossary.
- Oversaw Quant Data initiatives and provided corrective feedback to achieve tactical and long-term goals.
- Analyzed Quant team's business needs while soliciting customer feedback for efficient deliveries.
- Built a roadmap for business adoption of data catalog tool and product maintenance.
- Developed effective working model for data office and quant business collaboration.
- Partnered with Enterprise Data team and Informatica, Collibra vendors for effective Data Catalog Implementation and Adoption.
Product Owner | Cloud Management
Fidelity Investments, Cloud Center of Excellence
Merrimack, NH
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Started as Cloud Engineer. But promoted as Product Owner for messaging service of the whole division, which handled 3 million messages daily.
- Led Production Support and implemented product improvements.
- Built AWS-hosted ActiveMQ messaging platform to migrate on-premise product to cloud.
- Developed Product Roadmap, Performance Testing, and DR Strategy, and Client Communication.
Lead Data Engineer - Data Management
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack, NH
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Led 12-member data engineering team to build an Investment Compliance Engine.
- Designed and developed programs in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Informatica.
- Actively worked on Data Architecture and Data Modeling.
- Achieved sub-second SLA for database programs by performance tuning.
- Volunteer on Snowflake cloud data warehouse using Python and Amazon S3.
- Excelled in Data Engineering by proactively using code quality (SONAR) and code review (CRUCIBLE) tools.
- QA Automation Full Stack Development using Database, Java, and RES API.
- Expert in Agile methodology - Actively worked on three-week sprints with daily scrums and use of JIRA for story tracking.
Senior Data Engineer - Data Analytics Management
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack, NH
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Responsible for Fixed Income Quant team for all Database Development using Oracle PL/SQL, Perl, Informatica, and Netezza.
- Collaborated actively with Portfolio Managers and Quant Analysts to build Quant Models for MBS, Bonds, Muni, and Money Market securities.
- Developed innovative program to replicate data from Oracle to Netezza. This reduced development efforts from days to hours.
- Volunteered on big data initiative and worked on POC using Hadoop, AWS, and Google cloud.
- Actively engaged with cross-teams like trading, risk, and market data for design and planning to build robust quant system.
- Led Innovation Day for Fixed Income Technology.
Technology Manager
Wellington Management
Marlborough, MA
01.2006 - 10.2012
- Successfully designed and developed various financial applications, including Corporate System, Portfolio Analysis Tool, and Valuation Tool, using Database Programming skills.
- Hired team of capable Data Engineers and Analysts to create a new Portfolio Analysis Tool.
- Worked in Rapid Paced Development and demonstrated robust Oracle PL/SQL programming skills.
- Implemented Statistics Gathering Process across the firm to increase query performance.
- Reduced run time of batch by 4+ hours each day.
- Improved the accuracy and readability of Critical Oracle Report, which was sent to the clients. Thus, reducing the tremendous overhead cost of resending report.
Programmer Analyst
FL Smidth Inc
Bethlehem, PA
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Worked as a module leader in development of Atlas, an in-house developed tool used to automate procurement, logistics, and planning.
- Developed programs in Oracle forms 6i, reports 6i, and Oracle PL/SQL.
Technical Lead | Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
Bangalore, India
10.2004 - 12.2005
- Led 10-member team for implementation of Finacle, one of the leading banking products across SBI worldwide branches.
- Successfully implemented Anti Money Laundry, OFAC, and SWIFT modules of Finacle.
- Created and led 24*7 support team to cover 17 countries.
- Conducted Performance Reviews for team members and evaluated contractors.
Technical Consultant
I-Flex Solutions
Bangalore, India
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Development and support of Flexcube, world's leading banking product using Oracle Forms 6i and Oracle 9i.
- Utilized Banking Domain Knowledge to enhance Flexcube's features.
- Supported many worldwide banks' Flexcube implementation.
Sr. Systems Engineer
Tata Infotech Ltd
Mumbai
09.2000 - 12.2003
- Developed accounting and payroll software using SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, and Reports.
- Learned and applied various programming languages, including C++, VB, JAVA, PL/SQL, etc.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Corporate Finance
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 09.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Instrumentation
Mumbai University
Mumbai 05.1996 - 05.2000
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate -
AWS
07.2018 - 08.2018
Skills
Data Strategy and Governance
undefinedVolunteer Work
- Since 2007, I am volunteering for food preparation for the homeless shelter, gathering food for Worcester county food bank and Nashua soup kitchen.
My Philosophy
One must forever strive for excellence, or even perfection, in any task, however small, and never be satisfied with the second best.
— JRD Tata
Timeline
Director, Data Strategy and Governance
Fidelity Investments
01.2022 - Current
Product Owner | Cloud Management
Fidelity Investments, Cloud Center of Excellence
01.2019 - 12.2021
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate -
AWS
07.2018 - 08.2018
Lead Data Engineer - Data Management
Fidelity Investments
03.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Data Engineer - Data Analytics Management
Fidelity Investments
10.2012 - 03.2017
MBA - Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Corporate Finance
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
09.2008 - 04.2013
Programmer Analyst
FL Smidth Inc
03.2006 - 10.2006
Technology Manager
Wellington Management
01.2006 - 10.2012
Technical Lead | Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
10.2004 - 12.2005
Technical Consultant
I-Flex Solutions
01.2004 - 12.2004
Sr. Systems Engineer
Tata Infotech Ltd
09.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Instrumentation
Mumbai University
05.1996 - 05.2000
Similar Profiles
MICHAEL O'BRIENMICHAEL O'BRIEN
FIDELITY CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE at Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Institutional (Fidelity Advisor Funds)FIDELITY CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE at Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Institutional (Fidelity Advisor Funds)
Kaeden BentleyKaeden Bentley
High Net Worth Representative at Fidelity InvestmentsHigh Net Worth Representative at Fidelity Investments
Maria LucenaMaria Lucena
Director Of Architecture at Fidelity InvestmentsDirector Of Architecture at Fidelity Investments
Lauren StoverLauren Stover
Talent Acquisition Scheduling Partner at Fidelity InvestmentsTalent Acquisition Scheduling Partner at Fidelity Investments
Tarrell LanceTarrell Lance
Glazier at Academy GlassGlazier at Academy Glass