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
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