Rinaldo J A

Experience

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  Logica

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2014

  Lead Technical Consultant

  As a Lead Technical Consultant, I played a pivotal role in the design and development of data systems from strategic planning to implementation, ensuring efficient processes, effective communication, and high-quality solutions for customers.Engaged in strategic discussions with technical and business stakeholders to align solutions with customer goals.Provided guidance and direction to less experienced Developers, fostering their professional growth.Actively participated in design and development meetings, contributing to the creation of robust solutionsHad hands-on involvement in coding, testing, and deployment of Microsoft Business Intelligence solutionsDeveloped OLAP schemas and Analysis Services Cubes for multidimensional data analysis.Applied dimensional modelling principles to design effective data models.Took ownership of the development life cycle and managed technical risks throughout projects. Show less

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  Cognizant Technology Solutions

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

  Lead Data Architect

  As a Lead Data Architect, I played an instrumental role in shaping different customer's data landscape. My primary focus was on ensuring that data was not only effectively managed but also kept secure, all while harnessing its potential to drive business success. I oversaw data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal data utilization.Designed and oversaw the implementation of data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts.Spearheaded the development of end-to-end Data Pipelines in Azure using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure Storage Services Created and maintained data models, defining how data was stored, accessed, and used within the organization.Led the development of ETL and ELT processes for data ingestion, transformation, and migration.Engaged with Customers to understand data needs, planned and executed data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions between systems while maintaining data integrity.Designed and built OLAP cubes for efficient multidimensional data analysis and reporting.Managed a team of data engineers and architects, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data scientists, and engineers, to deliver data solutions that met business requirements. Show less

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  LatentView Analytics

  Oct 2020 - now

  Client Partner : As the Client Partner for different customers, I spearheaded the transformation of their data infrastructure, optimizing business processes and driving significant business impact through technical innovation and strategic collaboration. Ideated and implemented AI and GenAI use cases from business teams, translating vision into practical solutions by leveraging advanced techniques like GraphML, RAGs and LLMs such as Microsoft OpenAI and AWS Bedrock. Designed & executed AI-driven applications like Early Warning System, Chat Your Data, Tender Assistant, Offer Analyst, and Knowledge Navigator, which automated critical processes, increasing efficiency for the customer. Show less Data Modernization: Spearheaded the design and execution of a dynamic data platform, yielding a substantial operational cost reduction of $500K and achieved a remarkable 5x enhancement in data processing speed, ensuring seamless scalability for future workloads.Data Migration : Streamlined reporting processes by devising a unified data model, resolving data disparities across diverse sources, and leading the migration of data to a cloud-based infrastructure, reducing report delivery time by 40% and elevating SLA adherence by 6 hours.Innovated and executed a robust data migration framework, transitioning legacy on-premises workloads to a modern cloud environment. Show less

  • Associate Director - AI Consulting and Data Services

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Principal Data Architect

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Data Engineering Manager

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2022