Rithesh Kota
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced BI/Data Architect and Senior Technical Manager with a strong background in cloud strategy and data architecture at State Street Investment Management. Achieved a 30% cost reduction through successful ecosystem modernization initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in team mentorship and digital transformation, effectively engaging stakeholders to deliver impactful analytics solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BI/Data Architect | Senior Technical Manager
State Street Investment Management
Bengaluru
07.2019 - Current
- Architected enterprise-scale data platforms enabling AI/ML adoption and real-time analytics.
- Modernized legacy ecosystems into cloud-native architectures, reducing infrastructure costs by 30%.
- Defined and enforced enterprise-wide SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks ensuring GDPR/HIPAA compliance.
- Partnered with C-suite executives to align data strategy with corporate vision, influencing digital transformation roadmaps.
- Led project teams to deliver architectural designs on schedule, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Boosted team productivity by 50% through targeted mentoring and advanced technical enablement.
- Directed portfolio programs, encompassing budgeting, planning, and execution in onsite-offshore model to optimize resource utilization.
Freelance Consultant
Freelancing
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Analyzed client needs to develop tailored consulting strategies, enhancing client alignment with market trends.
- Conducted market research to provide data-driven insights for informed client decision-making.
- Crafted comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations, facilitating strategic client actions.
- Optimized dashboard pipelines, enhancing visualization accuracy, and decision intelligence.
- Delivered Cognos Analytics dashboards for a Chinese client
- Google Data Studio dashboards for a Canadian enterprise.
Data Analytics Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank N.A
Phoenix
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Delivered end-to-end ETL solutions reducing reporting latency by 40%.
- Designed enterprise dashboards and self-service BI tools, democratizing insights across organizations.
- Created business and technical documentation for analytics implementations, ensuring clarity and usability for stakeholders.
Senior Associate | Senior Data Consultant
State Street Global Advisors
Bengaluru
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams to achieve KPI-driven delivery excellence.
- Developed proofs of concept for advanced analytics, facilitating adoption of modern BI platforms.
Programmer Analyst
Schneider Electric
Bengaluru
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, enhancing overall functionality.
- Designed user-friendly interfaces to enhance customer interaction and satisfaction.
- Conducted code reviews to maintain high-quality standards in software development.
- Provided technical support to users, facilitating efficient software usage and operation.
- Coordinated with project managers to provide timely progress updates on assigned tasks.
Software Engineer
UnifyCX (Diya Systems)
Mangaluru
07.2007 - 04.2010
- Analyzed user requirements to develop software solutions, creating detailed technical specifications to guide implementation.
- Designed databases to store application data using SQL Server, DB2, and Oracle.
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure software quality and reliability, enhancing overall system performance.
- Participated in code reviews, fostering collaboration and improving code quality through constructive feedback.
- Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, changes, challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru, KarnatakaSkills
- Business intelligence and data architecture
- Cloud strategy and governance
- Data warehousing and analytics
- Metadata management and compliance
- Project and program management
- Solution architecture and design
- Business process optimization
- Stakeholder engagement and advisory
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Cloud data platforms: Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Databricks, GCP DataProc
- ETL tools: Informatica, Ab Initio, IBM DataStage, Pentaho, Alteryx
- BI tools: Tableau, Power BI, Quick Sense, IBM Cognos, Google Data Studio, OBIEE, Looker
- Databases: Oracle, Sybase, Netezza, MS SQL, SQL
- Programming languages: Python, R, YAML, HTML
- Cloud infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud
- Data lake architecture and distributed computing
- Other tools: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket, SAS CPM
Websites
Certification
- SAFe 6 Agilist, Scaled Agile, Inc.
- Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate
- IBM Certified Developer – Cognos 10 BI Metadata Models
- Oracle Cloud Platform Enterprise Analytics Specialist, 2021
Timeline
BI/Data Architect | Senior Technical Manager
State Street Investment Management
07.2019 - Current
Freelance Consultant
Freelancing
06.2018 - 07.2019
Data Analytics Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank N.A
08.2014 - 06.2018
Senior Associate | Senior Data Consultant
State Street Global Advisors
08.2011 - 11.2013
Programmer Analyst
Schneider Electric
06.2010 - 08.2011
Software Engineer
UnifyCX (Diya Systems)
07.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BMS College of Engineering