Gururaj
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Senior Architect at Iron Mountain with expertise in implementing Business Intelligence solutions and data governance. Proven ability to enhance decision-making processes and improve team efficiency. Skilled in data visualization and stakeholder engagement, successfully migrating legacy systems to modern platforms while ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Architect
Iron Mountain
Bangalore
10.2018 - Current
- Migrated legacy BI reporting platforms to next-gen platforms by designing data migration and report development using Tableau, Tableau AI Pulse, Looker, GCP BigQuery.
- Implemented self-service BI solutions across Iron Mountain, enabling faster decision-making and developing product KPIs/metrics to enhance team efficiency.
- Collaborated with business and product management teams to implement BI solutions and establish BI environments and development processes.
- Developing Technical Solutions by Performing Designing Databases, Data Ingestion/Pipelines, Data Quality Checks, Data Governance & Security for Data Distribution & Reporting.
- Integrating BI Technologies with Reporting Tools, Alation, Salesforce, Hyperion & Databases.
- Lean BI Development & Support Areas to improve Development Cycle Time & Reduce Costs.
- Develop Data Catalog, Lineage, Analyze Configuration Drifts across Cloud Database/Environments.
- Reviewed BI technologies, including Tableau, Looker, to identify suitable options for implementation. on Functional/Technical Areas & Recommend to Management.
- Conduct Training Sessions for Business/IT Teams on BI Tools, and Skill Development across Iron Mountain.
Associate Director
PAREXEL
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Analyzed data trends to guide decision-making processes across departments.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align objectives and resources effectively.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on best practices and protocols.
BI Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
11.2006 - 11.2016
- Led cross-functional teams to implement business intelligence solutions.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather project requirements and expectations.
- Coordinated with IT teams to integrate data systems and analytics tools.
- Designed dashboards and visualizations according to user requirements.
- Conducted interviews with users to understand their reporting needs and expectations.
- Reviewed project deliverables for quality assurance before implementation.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in project management.
Technical Leader
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Executed BI projects for Cisco EMEA and North America regions, enhancing data-driven decision-making across teams.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative networking solutions.
- Designed and executed strategic technology roadmaps for product development.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices and advanced technologies.
Associate Consultant
Planetasia & Tech Mahindra
Bangalore
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Implemented DWH & ERP projects for European Clients.
Application Engineer
Move.com
USA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Implemented Data services & e-Commerce Projects in Multiple Domains for North America Regions.
Consultant
Taj Technologies Inc.
USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Designed & Developed Client Server Applications for North America Customers.
Software Engineer
SQL Star International Inc.
USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Designed & Developed BI Market Research Products for International Data Corporation (IDC), USA.
Programmer
Scala EA
Nairobi
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Programming in C-Basic and Cobal languages for Scala ERP Product.
- Implemented Scala ERP solutions for multiple clients in EA Regions.
Education
Advance Post Graduate Diploma -
Software Export
India01-1995
Post Graduate Diploma -
Computer Software Applications
India01-1994
Bachelor - Electronics & Communication
Engineering
India01-1992
Skills
- Implementing AI & BI Solutions
- Using AI & BI Tools like Tableau AI Pulse, Cloud, GCP & Servicenow
- Data Governance, Migration & Catalog
- Data Visualization & Storytelling
- Dashboard Development
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Training Facilitation & User training
- Application Support
- Operations Management
Certification
- GCP Cloud Security, 2023
- Graph Database, Product Management for AI & Data Science Certification, 2022
- AI/ML, GCP, GDPR & GitLab Tool Certifications, 2021
- Agile & Coach Certified, 2020
- Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (GE Quality & Certification), 2016-2020
Accomplishments
- Developed Market Intelligence Products for IDC Market Research USA.
- Involved in designing XML data exchange standards in accordance with W3C recommendations for Move.com, Apartment Rental Community & National Association of Realtors (NAR), and USA.
- Led Lean Six Sigma Projects & Reduced BI Report Development Cycle Time by >50% & Cost savings by $120K per year on an ongoing basis.
- NPI: Evaluated & Implemented New Technologies in BI Analytics at PAREXEL & GE Business Functions.
- Migrated Reporting Applications from Business Objects to Tableau from Ground ZERO across multiple GE Businesses.
- Reduced Cost of Ownership on Software Tools. Improved User Experience in Data Analysis & Faster Business Decisions by using Lean & Six-Sigma Methodologies.
- Built Multi-Tenant Self Service Reporting Systems for GE, Cisco, Iron Mountain & PAREXEL.
Technical Experience
- Data Migration from on premise Oracle & SQL Server Databases to Cloud Platform using GCP Big Query.
- Experience in Developing Dashboards in Tableau, R, Looker, Data Studio, Spotfire, Qlikview, BO & Python.
- Integration BI Environments, Tableau with R & Python, SSL, SAML, Restful APIs, GCP Big Query.
- Evaluating BI Tools on Functional/Technical Areas, Developing POC's, Data Analysis & Quality Tests.
- Hands-on Experience on GCP Storage, Big Query, Tableau Cloud, Oracle, HVR, PostgreSQL, SQL server.
- Worked in Data Ingestion, Integration into Data Lake from multiple data sources like SFDC, ERP's, Primavera, Secure Base, Data files, Service-Now & SharePoint.
- Developing Application Architecture, Migrating Legacy Platforms TO Next Gen Platforms using BI Tools.
- Working on Lean Six Sigma Methodologies for Improving Business & IT Processes, Application Support Processes using Statistical Tools & Techniques Minitab, QFD, Decision Trees & Others.
Work Interests
Building Data Culture Teams for Data Analysis, Implementing BI Solutions & Improving Processes.
Phone
91, 9849520829
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, Teaching, Reading & Movies.
Current Company
Iron Mountain, Bangalore, Karnataka, Senior Architect
Personal Information
Specialization: Implementing Business Intelligence(BI) & Data Analytics(DA) Solutions using Multiple BI Tools.
Training
- The Product Management for AI & Data Science Course, 2022
- Graph Databases Training /Certification (Neo4J), 2021
- Online Trainings in GCP, 2020
- AWS Cloud Platforms, 2019
- Data Science Training - Online, 2019
- Managing for Excellence - PAREXEL Mgmt. Program, 2017
- Management Skills (Leadership & Technical Training Programs) GE Mgmt. Program, 2014-15
- GE Leadership Development Course (Leadership Training Program) GE Mgmt. Program, 2011
- GE Building Essential Leadership Skills (Leadership Training Program) GE Mgmt. Program, 2010
- Tollgate Process & PMO Training (Quality Training Program) GE Mgmt. Program, 2009
Timeline
Senior Architect
Iron Mountain
10.2018 - Current
Associate Director
PAREXEL
11.2016 - 03.2018
BI Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
11.2006 - 11.2016
Technical Leader
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate Consultant
Planetasia & Tech Mahindra
01.2003 - 01.2004
Application Engineer
Move.com
01.2000 - 01.2003
Consultant
Taj Technologies Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Software Engineer
SQL Star International Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Programmer
Scala EA
01.1995 - 12.1996
Advance Post Graduate Diploma -
Software Export
Post Graduate Diploma -
Computer Software Applications
Bachelor - Electronics & Communication
Engineering