Pradeep Shekaran
Bengaluru
Summary
- P>Dedicated and seasoned professional with a proven track record in Data Analytics, Business Analytics and Project Management. Certified PMP. Seeking a dynamic role leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills.
- Over 12 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing Data Analytics
- Currently serving as a Senior Data Engineer at Micron Technology, leading a team of Data Engineers at Big Data Operations Team
- Established operations excellence by improving team's SLA by 38%
- Skilled in creating comprehensive roadmaps and product documents, guiding teams throughout the development to operations process
- Develop and manage user stories
- Establish metrics to measure team performance, progress on development and operational quality
- Monitor and report technical challenges encountered on production
- At WIPRO, lead the Data Science team to develop a Data Science solution for a Pharmaceutical client, for their diverse data from different sources
- At IBM, designed and implemented AIOps as a software product for client IT Services, leveraging Watson Analytics and Cognos
- Proficient in Agile methodology and managing the Software Development Lifecycle
- Demonstrated success in transitioning teams from vendor-managed models to in-house teams, improving control and efficiency
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Engineer
Micron Technology
Hyderabad
09.2022 - Current
- Leading a 7-member Data Engineering Operations team, in orchestrating the maintenance of Business Functions like SupplyChain, Sales, Finance, HR and Procurement
- Stabilized Business Functions operations through rigorous streamlining of ownership, sorting roadblocks through continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Defined metrics for measuring Operations performance through Monthly SLA, escalations, MTTR
- Established processes to improve SLA by 38% in 3 months
- Spearheaded transition of IoT projects pipelines designed to facilitate seamless data transfer from IoT devices to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing tools such as Apache NiFi, BigQuery, and DataFlow
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols for the ETL pipelines, prioritizing data accuracy, error reduction, and minimal production downtime
- This approach aimed to optimize operational efficiency
- Designed comprehensive launch checklists for the Operations teams, streamlining the post-release monitoring of pipeline performance and minimizing disruptions during production transitions
- Successfully executed the transition of the Big Data Operations from developers to complete independent OPS team.
Squad Leader
IBM India Private Limited
Bengaluru
04.2012 - 05.2021
- Led a team of 19 Data Analysts, to design, report and consistently exceed KPI targets and deliver exceptional service quality to a major media client
- Designed and implemented AIOps as a product to monitor and manage the client's IT Services, utilizing Watson Analytics and Cognos for development
- Conducted weekly engagements with IBM Directors, providing SLA attainment analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) on failures
- Facilitated monthly and quarterly service reviews with CxO level representatives from clients and vendors, identifying areas for improvement, proposing new projects, enhancing existing services, and tracking progress against KPIs
- As Business Analyst, executed in-depth analysis and reporting on the business pipeline, including won, lost, and ongoing deals, using SQL queries to extract data from the sales database and generate insightful reports
- Produced weekly reports on critical business drivers spanning Service Lines and Industries, utilized by IBM's global leaders at the CxO level for decision-making.
Associate Engineer
Mphasis India Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Gained proficiency in software and networking system installation, guaranteeing smooth setup and configuration
- Conducted troubleshooting network and software problems, swiftly resolving technical issues to minimize downtime
- Accomplished overseeing high-priority and critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining service levels
- Adhered to the Global Delivery Framework (GDF), a process rooted in Lean and Six Sigma principles, for effective streamlining of dispatch operations.
Senior Consultant (Data Science)
WIPRO Private Limited
Bengaluru
05.2021
- Led a team of 6 Data Scientists to implement Data Science solutions for a major pharmaceutical client's IT Services
- Acted as the primary client interface, managing requirements gathering and providing regular progress updates
- Integrate with Product and Delivery team to identify requirements, document and help developers to prioritize backlog
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps and engaged CxO level stakeholders to showcase business requirements and proposed solutions effectively
- Convert requirements into user stories on Jira, conduct timely connects with development teams to track backlogs
- Crafted a winning AI/ML solution for bidding on a new IT Services client by conducting thorough research, competitive analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Designed a compelling value proposition that highlighted Wipro's unique strengths and capabilities to differentiate the organization from competitors
- Created detailed project plans, timelines, and cost estimates with meticulous attention to detail
- Presented solutions to senior management and potential clients, securing new business opportunities and contributing to business growth
- Played a key role in the successful acquisition of a new client, expanding the organization's IT Services portfolio
- Managed the Software Development Lifecycle employing Agile methodology, ensuring the punctual and efficient delivery of projects.
Education
PhD in Project Management -
WOXSEN University
01.2022
PGDM in Business Analytics -
IFIM Business School
Bachelor of Engineering, E&C -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Skills
- Business Analytics
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Data Integration
- Product Cycle Management
- Data Quality Management
- Customer Centric
- Cloud Computing
- Product Roadmap
- Agile Methodology
- Research Methodology
- Big Data Operations
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Python
- SQL
- Cloud (AWS, GCP)
- Jira, Asana, Trello, Slack, Figma
- Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense
- Communicator & Collaboration
- Leadership
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical & Critical Approach
Certification
- Project Management Institute, Project Management Program (PMP), 02/2024
- Indian School of Business (ISB), Product Management Program, 08/2023
- Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Product Owner, 10/2023
- MSME, Govt. of India, Six Sigma Green Belt, 02/2016
Personal Information
- Title: SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
- Date of Birth: 01/30/89
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Hindi
Timeline
Senior Data Engineer
Micron Technology
09.2022 - Current
Senior Consultant (Data Science)
WIPRO Private Limited
05.2021
Squad Leader
IBM India Private Limited
04.2012 - 05.2021
Associate Engineer
Mphasis India Private Limited
08.2011 - 04.2012
PhD in Project Management -
WOXSEN University
PGDM in Business Analytics -
IFIM Business School
Bachelor of Engineering, E&C -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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