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Hareesh Kumar

Hareesh Kumar

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic data science consultant at Tata Consultancy Services with proven expertise in managing both AI-driven data science initiatives—including demand forecasting and generative AI—and large-scale Big Data processing pipelines using Azure Databricks. Skilled in developing robust, end-to-end data pipelines and predictive models that enhance operational efficiency and drive actionable business insights. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve decision-making and maximize business value.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant | Solution Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
11.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to innovative data science solutions for a leading US pharmacy retailer, enhancing demand forecasting, price recommendations, and inventory management.
  • Scaled and automated data pipelines and model deployments using Azure Databricks and PySpark, reducing operational overhead and accelerating insights delivery.
  • Designed an AI-powered assistant employing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve user query accuracy and reduce support workload.
  • Spearheaded adoption of Backstage developer platform, improving documentation, onboarding, and enabling engineering teams to deliver business value efficiently.

Associate Consultant | Solution Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Modernized mainframe systems by building REST APIs with Java Spring Boot and implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins) to streamline deployments.
  • Engineered real-time data pipelines with Apache Kafka and transitioned analytics to Python, improving data integration, responsiveness, and processing efficiency.
  • Developed predictive models and data-driven applications, strengthening business intelligence and decision-making capabilities.
  • Architected scalable big data solutions (Hadoop, HBase, Spark) and led Optumera platform rollout to optimize inventory management and assortment planning.

Assistant Consultant | Technical Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
Minneapolis
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Led migration of 13 enterprise J2EE applications from IBM WebSphere to Apache Tomcat, driving end-to-end planning, compatibility analysis, and cutover with minimal business disruption.
  • Optimized deployments and database connectivity, resolving platform-specific dependencies and achieving equal or improved application performance post-migration.
  • Enabled mainframe automation via JZOS, integrating Java with z/OS systems and delivering a Java Swing UI that simplified critical mainframe task execution for non-experts.
  • Specialized in application modernization and legacy platform transformation, bridging classic enterprise systems with modern, scalable technologies.

IT Analyst | Module Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Led seamless transition from development to production support for the Multi Channel Inventory Model program, ensuring operational stability and effective inventory control.
  • Served as primary liaison between technical and support teams, driving clear communication and proactive issue resolution.
  • Conducted impact analyses and coordinated with stakeholders to address dependencies and mitigate transition risks.
  • Delivered new technology initiatives with measurable business value, minimizing service disruption across inventory systems.

Systems Engineer | Application Owner

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai Area
07.2010 - 06.2012
  • Ensured reliability of mission-critical production systems in a high-availability environment, aligning application health with business goals.
  • Served as primary escalation point for production issues, driving rapid root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Led continuous monitoring and automation initiatives, reducing system downtime and proactively mitigating risks through real-time analytics.
  • Consistently met Level of Service agreements, enhancing user experience and strengthening application reliability.

Assistant System Engineer | Support Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Provided 24x7 on-call support, swiftly resolving production issues to minimize system downtime and maintain business continuity.
  • Led incident reduction initiatives by analyzing root causes and implementing preventive solutions to improve system reliability.
  • Developed and executed automation scripts, streamlining repetitive tasks and boosting team productivity.
  • Collaborated across teams to enhance technical operations and ensure seamless operation of critical retail business systems.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science & Engineering

Government College of Technology
Coimbatore
01.2008

Skills

  • Data pipeline development
  • Demand forecasting
  • Machine learning
  • Generative AI
  • Predictive modeling
  • Azure Databricks
  • Python programming
  • Time series analysis
  • Supervised learning
  • Unsupervised learning
  • PySpark

Certification

  • SCRUM MASTER ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala
  • Functional Program Design in Scala
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming
  • Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer

Timeline

Consultant | Solution Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2023 - Current

Associate Consultant | Solution Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 11.2023

Assistant Consultant | Technical Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2015 - 12.2018

IT Analyst | Module Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2012 - 06.2015

Systems Engineer | Application Owner

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2010 - 06.2012

Assistant System Engineer | Support Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
06.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science & Engineering

Government College of Technology
Hareesh Kumar