Hands-On Data & Engineering Leader | Cloud Architecture | Data & AI | Scalable Systems Results-oriented data and engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-impact solutions for global brands and government agencies. Expertise in cloud architecture (GCP, AWS), big data engineering, and machine learning productionization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative systems that drive business growth and operational efficiency. Overall 20+ years of experience in software systems, design, architecture and computer science. - Mentored and developed high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. - Architected and developed a system capable of processing billions of records per second with <10ms latency. - Spearheaded the design and implementation of highly available, scalable systems capable of serving millions of customers with thousands of requests per second. - Led data migration and data lake initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Spark, Scala, and Hadoop to unlock valuable insights and drive data-informed decision-making. - Architected and optimized cloud-based solutions reducing runtime and costs by 25-40% while ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.