Azure Synapse Analytics
Aravindh Murugiah
Cloud Data Architect
Summary
Accomplished Data Architect with over 18 years of experience leveraging Azure and AWS to develop innovative, cloud-native data solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and decision-making. Expertise spans data warehousing, migration, governance, and cloud infrastructure management, alongside strong capabilities in DevOps. Skilled in Scrum methodologies, leading agile, impactful projects that drive data-driven decisions and deliver measurable business value.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Data Architect / Cloud Architect
Tesser Insights Private Limited
7 2019 - Current
- Developed a Self-Service Analytics Platform : Created an end-to-end modern analytics ecosystem on Microsoft Azure and AWS, enabling users to derive insights independently.
- Enterprise Collaboration : Partnered with large clients to design Business Continuity and Hybrid Cloud Solutions using Microsoft Azure, enhancing operational resilience.
- Big Data Pipeline Operationalization : Designed and implemented efficient big data pipelines to optimize data processing and accessibility.
- Performance Evaluation : Conducted evaluations to assess product scalability and elasticity, ensuring optimal performance under varying loads.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Implemented IaC practices for provisioning and configuring infrastructure to support application and data services.
- Automated CI/CD Pipelines : Streamlined DevOps processes by automating CI/CD pipelines, reducing time-to-market for new features and enhancements.
- Engaging Data Visualizations: Developed intuitive reports and dashboards using Power BI Service and REST APIs, improving data-driven decision making.
- SaaS Offerings in Microsoft AppSource : Successfully published data analytics platform offerings, expanding market reach.
- Data Asset Management : Oversaw the identification, protection, and utilization of data assets to ensure compliance and enhance efficiency.
- Complex Data Modeling : Designed sophisticated data models tailored to complex analytical requirements.
- Pre-Sales Support : Assisted the Sales team by providing technical expertise during pre-sales engagements.
Senior Technical Architect
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Architecture Envisioning and UX Design: Actively participated in the architecture envisioning and user experience design processes for the migration of a Homegrown ERP system.
- Data Modeling and Migration Strategy : Defined the data model and established data migration strategies for the Homegrown ERP system, ensuring a seamless transition.
- DW/BI Practice Support : Provided support for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (DW/BI) initiatives, including evaluations of ETL and BI tools, as well as pricing assessments.
Technical Architect
Encore IT Services Solutions Private Limited
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Development and Support Management : Technically managed the development and support team, successfully creating 330 reports using SQL Server Reporting Services.
- Cloud Modernization Solutions : Designed comprehensive cloud modernization strategies to migrate existing ETL and BI solutions to Microsoft Azure, enhancing scalability and performance.
- Real-Time ETL Strategies : Developed near real-time ETL strategies tailored for healthcare customers, improving data availability for critical decision-making.
- ETL Architecture Design : Created ETL architecture and strategies focused on data cleansing, quality, and consolidation to ensure reliable data integration.
- Quality Assurance : Maintained zero tolerance for post-delivery defects, leading to a reputation for excellence that secured new projects for Encore IT Services.
Architect
Mindtree Limited
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Data Warehousing Solution Development : Designed and implemented a comprehensive data warehousing solution for KEIR Housing Group utilizing Microsoft BI tools, including SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
- Architecture Components Leadership : Led the development of standard architecture components, such as the ABC framework, Alert Management, Data Acquisition, Exception Management, Log Management, and Performance Monitoring Framework, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.
- Pre-Sales Support : Assisted in pre-sales activities, including RFP preparation, evaluation of DW/BI tools, and conducting Proof of Concept demonstrations, contributing to successful client engagements.
Senior Professional: Application Architect
CSC India Private Ltd
02.2005 - 07.2015
- Database Migration Strategy: Formulated a comprehensive strategy for migrating database objects from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008, setting up CSC Cloud Infrastructure for migration testing.
- Healthcare Project Administration: Managed the implementation transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 across multiple healthcare projects, leading the development of value-added tools, including Data Obfuscation, SharePoint File Utility, and ETL Job Status Utility.
- Business Reporting with Cognos: Developed business reports using Cognos 8 BI Report Studio and facilitated impact analysis, estimation, and implementation of change requests.
- Cognos Framework Model Modifications: Directed modifications in the Cognos Framework Model to accommodate enhancements while ensuring existing reports remained functional, and published the updated model to both primary and standby Cognos servers.
- ETL Package Development: Created ETL packages using SSIS for Pfizer, tailored to project requirements, ensuring efficient data processing.
- BI/DW Program Development: Demonstrated expertise in developing complex BI and data warehousing programs from inception to implementation, delivering high-quality solutions on time.
- DTS to SSIS Migration: Successfully migrated existing DTS packages to SSIS packages and led ETL programming functions based on user requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Jaya College of Arts & Science, Madras University
Chennai 06.1998 - 2001.05
Skills
Software-as-a-Service Development
Agile Software Development
Product Development
Data Security
Data Analytics
Data Architecture Patterns
Data Governance Frameworks
Data Lake Management
Data Migration Strategies
Data Integration Techniques
Data Warehousing Solutions
Warehousing expertise
Cloud Architecture Design
Data Engineering
Software-as-a-Service Development
Software
Microsoft Fabric
Azure SQL Datawarehouse
Azure SQL Database
Azure Data lake
Power BI Service
Azure Databricks
Azure DevOps
Azure App Service
Azure Function Apps
Azure DevOps
AWS ECS
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
AWS RDS
AWS Redshift
AWS Code Pipelines
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Timeline
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
11-2022
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
05-2021
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
04-2019
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
04-2019
Exam 778: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
03-2019
Senior Technical Architect
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
11.2018 - 03.2019
Technical Architect
Encore IT Services Solutions Private Limited
08.2016 - 10.2018
Architect
Mindtree Limited
08.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Professional: Application Architect
CSC India Private Ltd
02.2005 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Jaya College of Arts & Science, Madras University
06.1998 - 2001.05
Senior Data Architect / Cloud Architect
Tesser Insights Private Limited
7 2019 - Current
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