Headline

Data Engineering Lead | AWS/Databricks/Snowflake | Scaling Teams | AI-Driven Architecture

About

Data Engineering Leader | 15+ Years | FinServ at Scale | Cloud Migration Architect I lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade data platforms that drive business transformation. Currently at JPMorgan Chase, I own end-to-end P&L for Credit Risk data infrastructure—architecting, executing, and scaling systems that process billions of transactions daily. What I Do: • Build Data Teams: Hired, trained, and manage 3-4 engineers; promoted to Technology Lead in 4 years by demonstrating both technical excellence and leadership • Architect at Scale: Led AWS cloud migration of Loan IQ P2P feed (Kafka → PySpark → Databricks → Snowflake), achieving 40% latency reduction while maintaining FinServ compliance • Drive Innovation: Architected FDLPilot, JPMC's MCP Server integrating Claude Opus for AI-assisted SQL generation and data reconciliation—eliminating 2-3 weeks of manual effort per quarterly cycle • Deliver Reliability: Maintained zero production-critical defects across 4+ consecutive quarters in high-stakes financial environment Tech Stack: AWS (EC2, S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Lambda) | Kafka | PySpark | Databricks | Snowflake | Delta Lake | Apache Airflow | Python | SQL | Terraform Career Trajectory: Starting as a Senior Engineer, I've grown into a Technology Lead by combining hands-on technical contributions with team building and stakeholder leadership. Accountable to VPs and Managing Directors. Ready to scale toward Senior Director / VP of Data Engineering. What I'm Looking For: Data Engineering Lead role at high-growth company (FinServ, Big Tech, or data-focused startup) where I can lead platform architecture AND scale the team. Remote-friendly or open to relocation for the right opportunity. Let's connect if you're building world-class data systems.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

github copilot

openai

githubcopilot

ChatGPT

Work experience

AVP at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oct 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos, Mumbai, Full P&L ownership for Credit Risk data platform modernization. Led multi-year migration from on-premise to AWS cloud. Direct manager to 3-4 engineers. Accountable to VPs and Managing Directors for delivery, reliability, and technical architecture. Engineering Leadership • Promoted to Technology Lead within 4 years by demonstrating technical excellence and team building • Manage hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance reviews for 3-4 direct reports • Established engineering standards (code review, CI/CD, testing) adopted across teams • Delivered 100% on-time quarterly roadmaps with zero P1 defects across 4+ quarters Technical Architecture & Innovation • FDLPilot (AI-Powered MCP Server): Architected JPMC's flagship MCP Server integrating Claude Opus with Loan IQ and Snowflake. Automates SQL conversion and data reconciliation, eliminating 2-3 weeks of manual effort per quarterly cycle. • AWS Cloud Migration: Led P2P feed infrastructure migration from on-premise to AWS. Architected pipeline: Kafka → PySpark → Databricks → Snowflake → AWS Glue/Athena. Achieved 40% reduction in data latency and eliminated critical on-premise dependencies. • Cloud Strategy: Designed solutions across EC2, S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, Athena aligned to enterprise governance and FinServ compliance. Technologies AWS (EC2, S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda) | Kafka | PySpark | Databricks | Snowflake | Delta Lake | Airflow | Python | SQL Business Impact 40% latency reduction | Zero P1 defects (4+ quarters) | 100% on-time delivery | Best practices adopted across peer teams | 2-3x faster analysis cycles via FDLStudio

Senior Associate (Data Engineering Track) at BNP Paribas, Jul 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Stepped up as acting team lead for Finance reporting track; chaired CCB architecture reviews • Automated regulatory reporting workflows via Python ETL, reducing Finance manual effort by ~40% • Delivered Finance Regional Compliance Report integrated into BAT dashboard; managed multi-regional review cycles • Implemented data quality frameworks via Oracle PL/SQL; tuned SAP ECC performance for peak reporting periods

Senior Consultant at Capgemini, May 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Delivered Finance RCR and Compliance Dashboard for British American Tobacco; led Finance data track • Implemented Oracle PL/SQL data quality frameworks and automated dashboard refresh processes • Managed multi-regional team delivery across multiple reporting initiatives • Enhanced regulatory submission reliability through data validation and monitoring

Senior Systems Engineer at Infosys, Aug 2011 - Apr 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Pune, • Led SAP-to-EBS data migration for Telstra (Telecom). Managed 2 direct reports through high-visibility production cutover. • Authored high-level and detailed design documents; developed AR/AP/Projects conversion programs. • Built concurrent PL/SQL pricing simulation engine for Ricoh RQuote platform (real-time GLP calculations). • Delivered data conversion, cleansing, and reconciliation for Ricoh Hikari Siebel-to-R12 migration. • Supported Universal Life product re-pricing at Northwestern Mutual.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), CV Raman College of Engineering

B.J.B. Junior College, Bhubaneswar