Technology Strategy Data Analytics

Saurabh Gupta

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Innovative technology leader with 27 years of experience driving technology strategy, leading high-performing engineering teams, and delivering scalable solutions. Proven expertise in aligning technology with business objectives, optimizing infrastructure, and fostering innovation in finance and medical industries. Adept at capturing value by implementing enterprise technology solutions with a customer-first approach, ensuring ROI and reduced time to market.

Core Competencies

- Technology Strategy & Vision Cloud Engineering Data Engineering Solutions Architecture

- High Volume Trading Platforms AI/ML & Data Analytics Cybersecurity Process Optimization

- Agile & DevOps Methodologies Team Leadership & Mentoring Root Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

AWS, SQL, Python, Snowflake, Nodejs, Angular, Azure, Spark, DevOps Pipelines, Docker, C#, Terraform, Java, Firebase, SageMaker, Solr, SCA Tools (Sonar, Whitesource)

Key Achievements

Built multiple data products supporting $260M+ in aggregated recurring revenue.

Led modernization of legacy systems, migrating to cloud and transitioning from batch to near real-time processing.

Improved system uptime and reduced response times, ensuring compliance with SLAs.

Reduced cloud costs by 25% through resource optimization and automated monitoring.

Developed an organization-wide IT strategy aligning with finance and stakeholder goals.

Commercialized data by creating delivery platforms and a Data Lake for easier access.

Spearheaded the adoption of AI-driven data models improving data accuracy.

Introduced machine learning models for predictive insights, enhancing decision-making efficiency by 35%.

Designed and implemented microservices architecture, improving system scalability and resilience.

Reduced critical system downtime by 62% through proactive monitoring and incident response strategies.

Established a cross-functional innovation lab, fostering collaboration and accelerating R&D initiatives.

Professional Experience

Head of Content Technology S&P Global

March 2022 – Present

Led data technology strategy and roadmap, improving system efficiency by 55% and reducing costs by 40%.

Optimized cloud infrastructure, cutting AWS expenses by 25%.

Managed a global team of 350+ engineers, product managers and scrum masters, driving AI and adopting automation.

Spearheaded development of Equity, Fixed Income and Derivative ownership systems, reducing processing time from 8 days to under an hour.

Automated data collection for 60M+ data points, enhancing operational efficiency.

Head of Technology (Consultant) Expert Institute, LLC

Dec 2020 – June 2023

Established technology teams across the USA, India, and Brazil for cost and talent optimization.

Designed and implemented scalable infrastructure, automating Expert Profiles data collection.

Leveraged Generative AI to improve data collection efficiency, saving $3M annually.

Sr. Director of Content Technology IHS Markit

July 2018 – Feb 2022

Led AWS migration with infrastructure-as-code, reducing costs by 18%.

Ensured compliance with GDPR, CCPA, SOC II, and ISO 27001 regulations.

Introduced predictive models for stock buyers (BuySide IQ), generating new revenue streams.

Led Product Strategy / Roadmap for Global Market Intelligence for Organic and Inorganic growth.

Director – Global Data & BD Product iPreo LLC

July 2006 – June 2018

Managed multiple high revenue products ($350M+ annual revenue).

Developed automation for data collection and integration with vendor datasets.

Transformed teams into high-performing Agile units for scalable deliveries.

Previous Roles

Consultant (Data Strategist) – Rainking.com - Mar 2011 – Aug 2013

Solutions Architect - Hemscott Llc- Dec 2004 – June 2006

Lead Developer - bigdough.com - May 2000 – Nov 2004

Full Stack Developer – Enterprise Messaging Services - Dec 1998 – May 2000

Developer – Computronics Intl Ltd - Mar 1998 – Dec 1998

Academics

MBA in Finance, University of Maryland

MS in Computer Science, University of Maryland

AWS, Snowflake, Statistical Inference, Regression Modeling, PMP

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