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Jaiganth Rajagopal

Jaiganth Rajagopal

Data Analytics & BI – Technical Project Manager
CHENNAI,TN

Summary

Results-driven Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Product Management, and Business Intelligence. Expertise in data modeling, warehousing, visualization (ETL, CI/CD Automation), and leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Proficient in driving strategic initiatives for industries viz FMCG, Banking, and Insurance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Data Analytics & BI – Technical Project Manager

ITC Infotech
02.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded a team of 16 members across Snowflake, Dataiku, and Power BI platforms, developing complex analytics use cases for FMCG products
  • Delivered a migration project by transitioning source tables from Snowflake to Microsoft Fabric using Delta-lake API within Python recipes on the Dataiku platform
  • Oversaw the full SDLC of analytics use cases, including source data mapping, CI/CD automation in Dataiku, and Power BI visualizations
  • Acted as a Product Owner for the Dataiku platform, managing L2 activities like admin access approvals, deployments, release management, and technical upgrades
  • Optimized scenarios and developed advanced solutions using Dataiku DSS Formula language and Python
  • Troubleshot and resolved source data query issues in Snowflake and Airflow scheduling failures, ensuring timely stakeholder updates
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, fostering alignment and continuous improvement
  • Translated client requirements into actionable user stories and managed project roadmaps using Azure DevOps
  • Ensured smooth output flow from Azure Blob to Power BI, aligning visuals with business champions' expectations

Data Analytics & BI – Lead

HCL Technologies
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze Snowflake data, and create High-Level and Low-Level Designs for new use cases
  • Authored technical documentation, including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Developed Python recipes in Dataiku for ETL tasks, leveraging libraries like Pandas and NumPy for dynamic data filtering and in-model visualizations
  • Designed technical solutions for use cases beyond Dataiku's visual recipe scope using Python recipes
  • Mentored junior developers, helping them solve complex issues and ensuring adherence to best practices
  • Collaborated with data engineers for data loading into Snowflake staging layers, applying transformations, and populating analytical layers
  • Participated in SQL optimization and performance tuning to enhance processing efficiency
  • Organized sprint retrospectives and managed JIRA boards for effective sprint planning and execution

Senior Business Intelligence Architect

RR Donnelley
02.2016 - 01.2022
  • Designed data flows and reference architectures to standardize data from sentinel sources for cybersecurity metrics of Standard Chartered Bank
  • Constructed CI/CD pipelines in Alteryx and handled the migration of analytics use cases to Dataiku
  • Developed dashboards and interactive reports in Power BI, ensuring data integrity and alignment with business requirements
  • Wrote and debugged SQL queries in Dremio to facilitate the development of data models
  • Conducted SIT testing post-deployment in production environments, ensuring readiness for user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Managed deployment and release activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Ensured accurate export of Dataiku output to Power BI and developed KPIs for actionable insights

Data Analyst

HCL Bserv
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Designed and developed Power BI dashboards for Chubb Insurance, incorporating data modeling techniques and DAX calculations
  • Created SQL queries with CTEs and temporary tables to support Power BI reports and maintain seamless functionality
  • Conducted catastrophe modeling using RMS, AIR Touchstone, and Risk Link to assess client exposure values
  • Analyzed risk reports, survey data, and underwriter schedules, presenting insights to stakeholders across regions, including the US, Latin America, and Europe
  • Applied advanced Excel techniques for data scrubbing and cleansing, enabling data readiness for modeling high-value accounts

Education

LLB - IT Infrastructure ,Contracts and Project Management

Bharath University

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University

HSC -

D.A.V Hr. Sec School

SSC - undefined

D.A.V Sr. Sec School

Skills

Platforms: Dataiku, Alteryx (Previously), Snowflake, Airflow, Power BI, Advanced Excel

Certification

PMP - Agile

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information provided above is true and accurate. I look forward to discussing my skills and experience in detail during an interview.

Timeline

Data Analytics & BI – Technical Project Manager

ITC Infotech
02.2023 - Current

Data Analytics & BI – Lead

HCL Technologies
02.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Business Intelligence Architect

RR Donnelley
02.2016 - 01.2022

Data Analyst

HCL Bserv
01.2013 - 12.2013

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University

SSC - undefined

D.A.V Sr. Sec School

LLB - IT Infrastructure ,Contracts and Project Management

Bharath University

HSC -

D.A.V Hr. Sec School
Jaiganth RajagopalData Analytics & BI – Technical Project Manager