Ravichandra Gunukula
Hyderabad
Summary
Principal AI Data Engineer with 18+ years of experience in IT, including 8+ years in Data Engineering and Generative AI. Deep expertise in designing high-performance data pipelines, distributed systems, and AI/ML data platforms using Spark, Databricks, and cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience in building RAG architectures, embedding pipelines, and real-time data processing systems for AI applications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Engineering & AI Leader
TCS
10.2010 - 09.2025
- Developed fraud detection pipeline leveraging Kafka, Spark Streaming, MongoDB, and Snowflake to enhance monitoring of transactional data.
- Designed and implemented a scalable supply chain analytics platform leveraging Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Developed scalable RAG architectures utilising vector databases, embedding models, and retrievers to enhance answer relevance and minimise hallucinations.
- Designed and implemented an end-to-end retrieval-augmented generation pipeline using AWS Bedrock to optimise data processing and retrieval efficiency.
- Transformed poc rag solutions into robust production-grade systems ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- Engineered end-to-end ELT pipelines, utilising Snowflake’s multi-cluster architecture to enhance concurrent workloads and optimise query performance.
SAP BW Consutant
IBM India
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Assisted in leading initiatives for SAP HANA data modelling through calculation views, table functions, and stored procedures for improved data management.
Supported performance tuning and optimisation of SAP HANA objects, contributing to scalability across applications.
Facilitated teamwork to ensure successful data modelling projects and enhance efficiency in data operations.
Gained experience in data provisioning using SAP LT replication server (SLT) for real-time data integration.
SAP ABAP Consultant
Alliance Consulting
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Developed custom ABAP programs for SAP modules, enhancing system functionality and user experience across various departments.
- Monitored SAP ABAP programs for runtime efficiency and memory usage, making adjustments to ensure optimal system performance.
- Optimised performance of SAP applications by implementing ABAP programming best practices and efficient code techniques.
SAP ABAP Consultant
Capgemini
11.2005 - 03.2007
- Engaged in the design and implementation of BAPIs and RFCs to facilitate remote communication between SAP systems and external applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements, improving software functionality and user experience.
- Participated in regular SAP upgrade projects, assessing the impact on existing ABAP developments and executing necessary adjustments.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - DIPLOMA IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, IN-TS01-2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad, IN-TS01-2000
Skills
- Data pipeline development
- Cloud architecture
- Performance optimization
- Fraud detection
- Technical leadership
- Real-time integration
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Leadership
- Project planning and coordination
Timeline
Data Engineering & AI Leader
TCS
10.2010 - 09.2025
SAP BW Consutant
IBM India
06.2008 - 07.2010
SAP ABAP Consultant
Alliance Consulting
04.2007 - 04.2008
SAP ABAP Consultant
Capgemini
11.2005 - 03.2007
Diploma of Higher Education - DIPLOMA IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
University of Hyderabad
Master of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University