PROFILE SUMMARY Project Manager with 14+ years in IT, specializing in AI development, Azure Data Engineering, and cloud solutions. Expertise in managing teams, delivering scalable architectures, and driving digital transformation using Azure services. Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Liverpool to enhance leadership and business strategy skills. --- WORK EXPERIENCE Infosys Limited, Chennai, India Project Manager (09/2022 – Present) | Digital – Data & AI - Led a team of 20+ to deliver Azure-based data engineering solutions. - Designed and optimized ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse. - Automated Data & AI processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. - Ensured compliance with data governance, security, and disaster recovery policies. Technology Lead & Manager (08/2019 – 08/2022) | Insurance, Azure Cloud Migration - Defined and implemented Azure data pipelines, reducing costs by 35%. - Led cloud migrations and digital transformation initiatives. - Provided technical leadership in Azure Data Engineering. Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India Project Associate (07/2018 – 08/2019) | Retail, Big Data & SQL Development - Developed data workflows using Hadoop tools (Hive, HBase, Spark). - Integrated and optimized data sources for performance and scalability. Virtusa Consulting Services, Chennai, India Consultant (01/2016 – 07/2018) | Wealth Management, Mainframe Development - Developed and optimized mainframe database applications (DB2, IMS, VSAM). - Automated batch processing and optimized SQL queries. Associate Consultant (05/2010 – 12/2015) | Mainframe Application Support - Managed system stability, troubleshooting, and release management. --- EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS - B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) – Anna University, Chennai - Certified Azure Data Engineer - Certified AWS Solution Architect --- SKILLS Cloud & Data Engineering: Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake), AWS Programming & Databases: SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/ELT, MS SSIS Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Budgeting, Risk Management Industry Expertise: Insurance, Retail, Wealth Management

Surendar Thesingurajan

PROFILE SUMMARY Project Manager with 14+ years in IT, specializing in AI development, Azure Data Engineering, and cloud solutions. Expertise in managing teams, delivering scalable architectures, and driving digital transformation using Azure services. Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Liverpool to enhance leadership and business strategy skills. --- WORK EXPERIENCE Infosys Limited, Chennai, India Project Manager (09/2022 – Present) | Digital – Data & AI - Led a team of 20+ to deliver Azure-based data engineering solutions. - Designed and optimized ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse. - Automated Data & AI processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. - Ensured compliance with data governance, security, and disaster recovery policies. Technology Lead & Manager (08/2019 – 08/2022) | Insurance, Azure Cloud Migration - Defined and implemented Azure data pipelines, reducing costs by 35%. - Led cloud migrations and digital transformation initiatives. - Provided technical leadership in Azure Data Engineering. Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India Project Associate (07/2018 – 08/2019) | Retail, Big Data & SQL Development - Developed data workflows using Hadoop tools (Hive, HBase, Spark). - Integrated and optimized data sources for performance and scalability. Virtusa Consulting Services, Chennai, India Consultant (01/2016 – 07/2018) | Wealth Management, Mainframe Development - Developed and optimized mainframe database applications (DB2, IMS, VSAM). - Automated batch processing and optimized SQL queries. Associate Consultant (05/2010 – 12/2015) | Mainframe Application Support - Managed system stability, troubleshooting, and release management. --- EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS - B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) – Anna University, Chennai - Certified Azure Data Engineer - Certified AWS Solution Architect --- SKILLS Cloud & Data Engineering: Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake), AWS Programming & Databases: SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/ELT, MS SSIS Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Budgeting, Risk Management Industry Expertise: Insurance, Retail, Wealth Management

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PROFILE SUMMARY
Project Manager with 14+ years in IT, specializing in AI development, Azure Data Engineering, and cloud solutions. Expertise in managing teams, delivering scalable architectures, and driving digital transformation using Azure services. Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Liverpool to enhance leadership and business strategy skills.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Infosys Limited, Chennai, India
Project Manager (09/2022 – Present) | Digital – Data & AI

  • Led a team of 20+ to deliver Azure-based data engineering solutions.
  • Designed and optimized ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse.
  • Automated Data & AI processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Ensured compliance with data governance, security, and disaster recovery policies.

Technology Lead & Manager (08/2019 – 08/2022) | Insurance, Azure Cloud Migration

  • Defined and implemented Azure data pipelines, reducing costs by 35%.
  • Led cloud migrations and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Provided technical leadership in Azure Data Engineering.

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India
Project Associate (07/2018 – 08/2019) | Retail, Big Data & SQL Development

  • Developed data workflows using Hadoop tools (Hive, HBase, Spark).
  • Integrated and optimized data sources for performance and scalability.

Virtusa Consulting Services, Chennai, India
Consultant (01/2016 – 07/2018) | Wealth Management, Mainframe Development

  • Developed and optimized mainframe database applications (DB2, IMS, VSAM).
  • Automated batch processing and optimized SQL queries.

Associate Consultant (05/2010 – 12/2015) | Mainframe Application Support

  • Managed system stability, troubleshooting, and release management.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) – Anna University, Chennai
  • Certified Azure Data Engineer
  • Certified AWS Solution Architect

SKILLS
Cloud & Data Engineering: Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake), AWS
Programming & Databases: SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/ELT, MS SSIS
Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Budgeting, Risk Management
Industry Expertise: Insurance, Retail, Wealth Management

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Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University
August 23, 2004 - November 28, 2008
Computer Science and Engineering
Masters in Business Admin at University of Liverpool
January 27, 2025 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Data Engineer
September 3, 2020 - March 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet