Cloud Data Architect

MURALI CHADARAM

LEAD CLOUD DATA ARCHITECT/SNOWFLAKE SME

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

IT Technical Leader with over 20 years of experience in software development and architecture, strategy, specialized in cloud technologies and data solutions. Expertise in data analysis, architecture, and extraction, with a proven track record in implementing cloud data warehouses and big data migration projects. Adapt at defining strategies and driving technical initiatives for data analytics platforms, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and security controls. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

* Working as Independent consultant from March 2014 to support Cloud Migration, Big Data and Cloud Data Warehouse projects for various customers.

Santander Bank 12/2022 - Present - Lead Cloud Data Architect/Snowflake SME

• Defined strategy and architecture for Cloud data warehouse using Snowflake.

• Successfully migrated ~100 TB data from on-premises Oracle to Snowflake using custom data migration and validation framework using Python.

• Contributed to Enterprise Data Strategy and Cloud Data platform initiatives.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to secure approvals for Cloud data migrations.

• Integrated Snowflake with enterprise tools like Informatica Cloud, Denodo, SAS, Tableau and PowerBI.

• Established enterprise-level standards for Snowflake security and integrations.

• Designed Role-Based Access Control and Data Governance standards.

• Implemented Snowflake security integrations with Azure AD for authentication and authorization.

• Defined data integration patterns with AWS Cloud and Data analytics/transformations patterns using Snowpark.

• Identified key patterns through advanced data analysis techniques.

• Designed robust data architecture supporting scalable business solutions.

• Streamlined data extraction processes improving data accessibility.

• Developed data replication and disaster recovery strategies for Snowflake.

• Provided technical leadership and mentorship to various projects. Charter Communications 03/2022 - 12/2022 - Lead Cloud Data Architect

• Defined strategy for Cloud data platform development.

• Established Data As A Product (DaaP) framework.

• Migrated data from Teradata to Snowflake using AWS.

• Utilized Python and Docker for efficient data copying.

• Applied transformations using Python and DBT in Snowflake.

• Published Data As A Product in Snowflake successfully.

• Integrated Snowflake with Alation for enhanced data governance. FullFunnel 01/2022 - 03/2022 - Cloud Data Architect

• Defined strategy for data platform implementation using Snowflake.

• Successfully integrated CRM data into Snowflake Data Lake with FiveTran.

• Utilized DBT for data transformation and loading into Snowflake DW.

• Generated comprehensive reports and analytics workloads through effective data management. FreddieMac 03/2020 - 11/2021 - Cloud Data Architect/Tech Lead

• Defined strategy for migrating big data applications to Cloud Native Data Lake platform.

• Set up Snowflake on AWS for enterprise-level SaaS in ADA Cloud migration project.

• Developed data migration strategy for ~130TB data transfer from Vertica to Snowflake.

• Designed data ingestion patterns for batch and continuous loads using Snowflake features.

• Integrated Snowflake connectors with ETL & BI tools like Informatica, Talend, and Tableau.

• Implemented Role Based Access Control in Snowflake, migrating from Vertica.

• Automated user and role replication to Snowflake using custom PowerShell scripts.

• Enabled SAML SSO and OAuth authentication through Ping Identity integration.

• Developed data replication and disaster recovery strategies for Snowflake.

• Processed semi-structured data (XML/JSON) effectively within Snowflake.

• Created data pipelines in Snowflake utilizing Streams and Tasks.

• Integrated AWS S3 with Snowflake to establish Snowpipe for data ingestion.

• Contributed to Cloud Native Data Lake platform architecture and design on AWS.

• Utilized AWS services including EC2, S3, EMR, and Glue for big data applications.

• Supported deployment of Big Data applications using HDP in AWS. Hilton 04/2019 - 02/2020 - Cloud Data Architect/Tech Lead

• Analyzed business use cases to identify requirements for corporate sales and finance reports.

• Architected and designed ETL processes for data pipelines using Hadoop, Hive, NiFi, Java, Scala, and Spark.

• Developed a data model for business analytics in AWS Redshift cloud data warehouse.

• Created extended data pipelines for seamless data transfer from data lake to Cloud Data Warehouse.

• Facilitated cloud data readiness for BI tools, enabling sales team revenue forecasting.

• Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, ensuring timely project delivery.

• Participated in project planning, resource estimation, and recruitment of new team members.

• Evaluated AWS EMR and Cloud Native Data Lake for potential project implementation.

• Led a proof of concept initiative for Snowflake to assess its capabilities. CapitalOne 10/2018 - 03/2019 - Lead Data Engineer

• Contributed to the Customer Management Modernization program for the Cards team.

• Conducted use case analysis to identify new data pipelines.

• Designed and implemented components for multiple file formats including CSV, Avro, and Parquet.

• Utilized AWS, Spark, Scala on Kubernetes for efficient data processing.

• Led the migration effort from Spark 2.3 to Spark 2.4. CGI/CGI Federal 03/2014 - 10/2018 - Big Data Architect/Tech Lead

• Supported federal clients including CMS, USPTO, and FannieMae on multiple projects.

• Contributed to projects like Exploring Search Technologies and Federated Facilitated Exchange.

• Performed requirements analysis, architecture design, and implementation for various projects.

• Designed data ingestion processes and web services for seamless integration.

• Implemented data quality checks using Spark for USPTO projects.

• Provided technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

• Managed team delivery and integration of project modules.

• Presented technical architecture and design to client teams.

• Participated in project planning, resource allocation, and cost estimation.

• Collaborated with PMO to identify new project opportunities.

• Engaged in Request For Proposals to secure new projects.

• Coordinated with various vendor teams for project collaboration.

• Evaluated technologies to select the best fit for use cases.

• Estimated resources and set up Hadoop/Spark clusters for projects.

• Utilized technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Data-Stax Cassandra. SemanticBits 12/2010 - 05/2011 - Lead Software Engineer

• Led development of CaGrid Portal for the National Institute of Health.

• Utilized Liferay Portal for enhanced user experience. Cognizant Technology Solutions 03/2007 - 12/2010 Asst. Manager

• Supported major clients including Cigna, News Corp, and S&P.

• Provided technical leadership for successful project delivery.

• Led project planning, resource allocation, and cost estimation.

• Served as Technical Architect and Delivery Lead for projects.

• Coordinated onsite-offshore teams to enhance project efficiency.

• Designed and implemented solutions using Liferay Portal and Java.

• Utilized technologies like Spring, Oracle, and Mule ESB effectively.

• Implemented best practices in project management and delivery. Symphony Services 08/2006 - 03/2007 - Java/J2EE Lead Software Engineer SSA Global India 02/2001 - 08/2006 - Software Engineer EDUCATION

School: Andhra University, INDIA Graduation Year: 2000 Degree: Master of Computer Science CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Generative AI Fundamentals Specialization From Coursera - IBM In 2024

• Google - Generative AI for Developers Course In 2023

• Certified Data Management Professional - Associate (DMBOK) By DAMA In June 2023 • Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow Fundamentals In Feb 2022

• Certified SAFe 5 Agilist In July 2021

• Snowflake Advanced Architect Cert In Sep 2020

• Snowflake Core In Apr 2020

• AWS Machine Learning In Dec 2019

• AWS Big Data In 2018

• GCP Data Engineer In 2018

• GCP Cloud Architect In 2018

• AWS Solution Architect - Professional In 2018

• AWS Solution Architect - Associate In 2017

• Microsoft Professional Program In Data Science In 2017

• Microsoft Designing and Implementing Big Data and Analytics In 2017

• MapR Certified Spark Developer In 2016

• Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer In 2014

• Cloudera Certified Specialist In HBase In 2014

• Sun Certified Java Developer In 2004

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