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I’m Ashokkumar, a results-driven Data Management and Solution Architecture professional with 20+ years of leadership in data strategy, architecture, and delivery across Banking, Manufacturing, Trading, and Travel industries. I specialize in building scalable data pipelines, modern data platforms, and cloud-based architectures that enable secure, governed access to analytics at scale. I’m known for turning complex data challenges into robust solutions, guiding teams through design, implementation, and governance while staying aligned with business goals.
I thrive on mentoring high-performing teams (30+ associates), driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. My approach blends technical excellence with practical, business-driven execution to deliver reliable data ecosystems that empower insight-led decision making.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Data Architect | Snowflake Architect at Incedo Technology Solutions Limited India
May 1, 2025 - PresentLed the Data Squad within the Enterprise IT Architecture team for the DTCC client, defining data architecture policies, standards, and governance aligned with NIST, Gartner, ISMS, and ISC2. Provided strategic recommendations for secure data management and domain-specific implementation practices. Proposed a Python-based solution for large-scale file comparisons to enable line-by-line and column-by-column analysis as part of a client automation initiative under the Common Capability Framework, while ensuring compliance with DTCC’s Application Logging Standards.
Snowflake Architect at Hum Technologies (EXL Service, Inc) India
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Architected a secure, high-performance data pipeline with cross-functional teams, boosting data processing speed by 50% while upholding organizational standards. Developed a mini proposal for Snowflake Dynamic Table implementation enabling near real-time Change Data Capture, and authored a Technical Data Integration Flow document to support scalable data workflows. Contributed to Data Vault and Canonical Model data modeling and enhanced Snowflake SQL integration with Unix Shell Scripting and Cron Jobs to automate data processing.
Senior Consultant | Snowflake Architect at NTT Data, Inc India
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Led end-to-end build of Greenfield Data Lake and Modern Data Warehouse on Azure, including migration strategy using Azure Data Factory and Azure Blob Storage. Built and optimized data warehouses in Azure Synapse Analytics and Snowflake, implemented RBAC, data masking, encryption, and row-level access policies in Snowflake as PoC.
Senior Technical Architect | Snowflake Architect | Solution Architect at Hexaware Technologies Ltd India
January 1, 2017 - November 30, 2023Led Snowflake Greenfield implementations, data modeling (Data Vault, Dimensional Models), and data engineering setups (Snowpipe, DBT), with real-time data integration via CI/CD pipelines using Docker. Executed data migrations from Oracle and PostgreSQL to Snowflake, delivered streaming pipelines with Spark/PySpark, and contributed to PoC evaluations including blockchain use cases. Traveled onsite for workshops and requirements elicitation.
Technical Architect at DBS Bank Via NTT Data Ltd Singapore
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017Database Architecture and Big Data migration from Data Mart to Spark Framework Data Lake; implemented schema-on-write for semi-structured data and centralized storage to disseminate data downstream/upstream.
Technical Architect at Citibank Via Emerio Globe Soft Pte Ltd Singapore
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016Database Architecture and Big Data migration from legacy Oracle Data Warehouse to Spark Framework Data Lake; schema-on-write for semi-structured data; centralized storage for upstream and downstream data consumers.
Project Leader: Database Architecture and Derivatives - Trading at Tata Consultancy Services
November 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015Enhanced Global Trading Repository (GTR) with AVOX for Data Governance and Data Quality, establishing the data pipeline between SDO and AVOX for Exchange Traded Derivatives and OTC; delivered governance and reporting capabilities across trading operations.
Senior Engineer / Consultant at Virtusa India Pvt Ltd - (Vendor - Standard Chartered Bank)
August 1, 2008 - October 31, 2010Enhanced Collateral Management System (CMS) to support Basel II AIRB, enabling robust credit monitoring and risk management. Also delivered a workspace audit tool (WAT) for document management, and developed Master Data Management repositories for marketing campaigns for British Telecom.
Project Engineer at Polaris Software Lab Ltd
September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2008Generated MIS reports and ad hoc queries for the Money Lending process, tracked collateral, and supported AML initiatives; built report engines and enabled data provisioning to downstream systems via MQ.
System Analyst at MIS Consultants Hubli
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2006Developed an Inventory Management System for casting manufacturing; designed logical/physical data models (star, snowflake), created Forms & Reports, and supported ERP integration for manufacturing operations.
Data Architect | Snowflake Architect at Incedo Technology Solutions Limited
May 1, 2025 - PresentLed the Data Squad within the Enterprise IT Architecture team for DTCC, defining and enhancing data architecture policies, standards, procedures, and governance aligned with industry frameworks. Provided strategic recommendations for secure data management and domain-specific implementation practices. Proposed a Python-based large-scale file comparison solution for client automation within the CCW framework, ensuring compliance with DTCC’s logging standards.
Snowflake Architect at Hum Technologies (EXL Service, Inc)
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Architected a secure, high-performance data pipeline increasing data processing speed by 50% while maintaining standards compliance. Advised leadership on technology strategy, reviewed architectural proposals, and recommended best practices for techno-functional implementations. Developed a miniature proposal for Snowflake Dynamic Table implementation enabling near real-time CDC and enhanced data workflows; contributed to Data Vault and Canonical Model data modeling efforts; enhanced Snowflake SQL integration with Unix Shell Scripting and Cron Jobs.
Senior Consultant | Snowflake Architect at NTT Data, Inc
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Led an end-to-end build of Greenfield Data Lake and Modern Data Warehouse on Azure, including architectural design, technology selection, and integration of diverse data sources. Designed and executed a data migration strategy using Azure Data Factory and Azure Blob Storage; built and optimized data warehouses in Azure Synapse Analytics and Snowflake; implemented robust data security measures (RBAC, masking, encryption) and developed row-level access policies in Snowflake as part of a PoC.
Senior Technical Architect | Snowflake Architect | Solution Architect at Hexaware Technologies Ltd
December 1, 2017 - November 1, 2023Led Snowflake greenfield implementations, including architecture design, data modeling (Data Vault, Dimensional), and data engineering setup (Snowpipe, DBT, real-time CI/CD with Docker). Designed migration strategies for legacy systems, delivered big data streaming pipelines with Spark/PySpark, and established governance and security controls. Collaborated on proposals, PoC development, and innovative tech evaluations (e.g., blockchain use cases).
Technical Architect at DBS Bank Via NTT Data Ltd
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017Database Architecture and Big Data development for data migration from Data Mart to Spark-based Data Lake; implemented schema-on-write for semi-structured data and created a centralized storage system to serve required upstream/downstream data dissemination.
Technical Architect at Citibank Via Emerio Globe Soft Pte Ltd
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016Database Architecture and Big Data development for data migration from legacy Oracle Data Warehouse to Spark-based Data Lake; reclassified data processing with schema-on-write and central data lake enabling upstream and downstream data sharing.
Project Leader, Database Architecture at Tata Consultancy Services
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015Enhanced Global Trading Repository (GTR) with AVOX data governance and data quality implementations; established data pipelines between SDO and AVOX for Exchange Traded Derivatives and OTC; led data management initiatives across derivative data domains.
Senior Engineer at Virtusa India Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010Engaged in enhancement projects for Collateral Management System (CMS) to achieve Basel II AIRB status, enabling robust credit monitoring, risk management, and customer data management; contributed to workspace audit tool development and master data management for marketing campaigns.
Project Leader at Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, India
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015Project Leader for Derivatives Trading; Enhanced Global Trading Repository (GTR) with AVOX data governance and data quality implementations, establishing data pipelines between SDO – Strategic Data Reporting Operation and the AVOX system for Exchange Traded Derivatives and OTC.
Consultant at Virtusa India Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010New development project for workspace audit tool (WAT) to audit document management spaces; created Master Data Management repository to improve marketing campaigns for British Telecom.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Major: Computer Science at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Master of Business Administration at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026MBA at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 1, 2024 - January 9, 2026Bachelor of Science at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Bachelor of Science – Major: Computer Science at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
MBA
January 1, 2024 - January 9, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
Skills
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