Headline

Technical Program Manager | Data Delivery Leader | Cloud Data Platforms | Azure Databricks | Snowflake | Enterprise Data Programs

About

Technical Program & Data Delivery Leader with 13+ years of experience driving enterprise data platform execution across Retail, Banking, and Media domains. My career began in production operations, where I developed a strong foundation in system reliability, incident management, and large-scale enterprise environments. Over time, my role evolved from execution-focused responsibilities into owning delivery governance for complex data and analytics platforms supporting global business teams. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams across Data Engineering, QA, and Operations to deliver cloud data transformation programs involving Azure Databricks, Snowflake, and modern analytics ecosystems. Key focus areas: • Technical Program Management & Delivery Governance • Cloud Data Platform Transformation • Stakeholder Alignment & Risk Management • Data Migration & Release Readiness • Automation-led Operational Improvement Currently focused on Technical Program Management opportunities where deep data platform understanding combines with leadership, execution strategy, and business impact. Open to connecting with technology leaders, recruiters, and professionals working on large-scale data and cloud transformation initiatives.

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

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Work experience

Technical Program Manager | Data Delivery Lead – Data Platforms at EverestDX Inc, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Own delivery governance for enterprise cloud data platform initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams managing data migration, SIT readiness, and release execution. Drive Azure Databricks transformation improving delivery efficiency and platform stability. Align business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams for predictable program outcomes. Responsible for delivery governance of cloud data transformation programs enabling enterprise analytics and decision platforms.

Data Delivery Lead / QA Manager – Enterprise Data Platforms at Cognizant, Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Led delivery execution for enterprise-scale data platform programs supporting global Retail, Media, and Banking clients. Over the course of my tenure, my role evolved from quality engineering into delivery ownership, coordinating cross-functional teams across Data Engineering, QA, and Operations. Key responsibilities included: • Driving program execution and release governance across distributed teams • Managing cross-functional teams of 30+ members • Aligning business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams • Leading automation initiatives improving delivery efficiency by 40% • Ensuring production readiness and zero critical defect deployments Played a key role in stabilizing analytics platforms powering enterprise reporting and business decision systems.

Senior Associate at Cognizant, Mar 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Telangana, India

Senior Data Platform Engineer → Delivery Leadership Progression at Cognizant, Mar 2015 - Aug 2022 · 7 yrs 6 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Progressed through multiple engineering and lead roles supporting enterprise data platforms across Retail, Banking, and Media clients. Built deep expertise in ETL ecosystems, production operations, and enterprise analytics environments while gradually expanding responsibilities into delivery coordination and stakeholder engagement. Served as delivery owner responsible for stabilizing enterprise analytics platforms supporting global business reporting operations. Key contributions: • Supported large-scale Ab Initio data platforms and enterprise analytics pipelines • Managed incident resolution, production stability, and operational governance • Collaborated closely with business teams and engineering stakeholders • Contributed to release execution, system reliability, and platform performance improvements • Developed foundation in cross-team coordination and delivery ownership

Application Support Engineer at IBM India Pvt Limited, May 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo, Pune, Maharashtra, Managed enterprise monitoring and incident response for Vodafone SNOC environments ensuring system availability and SLA compliance.

Network Operations Center Engineer at GTL Limited, Mar 2012 - May 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, Monitored nationwide telecom infrastructure operations ensuring service continuity and rapid incident resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and Communications Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Viswabharati High School - India