I am a data engineering and data science leader with a proven track record of accelerating business growth through robust data architectures, Big Data platforms, and end-to-end analytics. I have spent decades driving data-driven decisions across Banking, Automotive, Telecom, Retail and Internet sectors, building and leading teams to deliver scalable DW/BI and analytics solutions. I enjoy turning complex datasets into actionable insights, building governance, SLAs, and data quality frameworks, and mentoring teams to successful delivery. I am passionate about solving challenging data problems and enabling organizations to realize the value of their data assets.

Akshay Chauhan

I am a data engineering and data science leader with a proven track record of accelerating business growth through robust data architectures, Big Data platforms, and end-to-end analytics. I have spent decades driving data-driven decisions across Banking, Automotive, Telecom, Retail and Internet sectors, building and leading teams to deliver scalable DW/BI and analytics solutions. I enjoy turning complex datasets into actionable insights, building governance, SLAs, and data quality frameworks, and mentoring teams to successful delivery. I am passionate about solving challenging data problems and enabling organizations to realize the value of their data assets.

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I am a data engineering and data science leader with a proven track record of accelerating business growth through robust data architectures, Big Data platforms, and end-to-end analytics. I have spent decades driving data-driven decisions across Banking, Automotive, Telecom, Retail and Internet sectors, building and leading teams to deliver scalable DW/BI and analytics solutions.

I enjoy turning complex datasets into actionable insights, building governance, SLAs, and data quality frameworks, and mentoring teams to successful delivery. I am passionate about solving challenging data problems and enabling organizations to realize the value of their data assets.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Data Engineer Consultant at Startup (Freelance)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Complete software development life cycle project, building data marts based on business requirements and dimensional modeling; analyze and understand the existing Data Warehouse architecture and high-level ETL framework; develop and test SQL and Unix shell scripts as per business logic and align with a generic framework, including data profiling and analysis; gather requirements, understand client systems and needs; perform performance tuning, client discussions, application design (low level) and map business requirements to technical descriptions.
Freelance Data Engineer at Multiple Organizations
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Complete software development life cycle project, build data marts based on business requirements and dimensional modeling; analyze and understand the existing architecture of the Data Warehouse and a highly generic ETL framework; develop and maintain scalable Business Intelligence solutions; led an Audit system to identify and mitigate risks, improve efficiency and maintain trust with stakeholders; define SLAs for all datasets and processes including data governance and monitoring mechanisms.
Data & Analytics Lead / Engineering Lead at Royal Bank of Scotland
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021
Defined strategy and roadmap for engineering development to achieve user growth, engagement metrics and enable achievement of business goals. Built and led engineering teams including product design, planning, prioritization, timely execution, quality and successful delivery through the product life cycle. Defined performance metrics for different projects and monitored to adjust execution and achieve goals. Drove platform evolution via stakeholder feedback loops, owned development sprints for roadmaps, and managed changes during the life cycle. Led Data Science initiatives across product verticals; delivered NetWork Chain Analytics, Customer Analytics, Customer Segmentation, and Customer Lifetime Value calculations; created governance, monitoring and issue resolution frameworks; established relationships with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment. Created dashboards and models for portfolio optimization and cross-selling opportunities; built regression-based propensity models; im
Architect – UNIX DW Environment at Sapient Consulting
July 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Unix-based data warehouse environment setup; building data models; business logic implementation using SQL; data reconciliation framework; SQL Server-based implementations and various initiatives; migration from SQL Server to Teradata; provided production support and guided junior team members; defined data governance concepts and standard operating procedures.
Data Engineer at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Complete software development life cycle project; built data marts based on business requirements; analyzed and understood the existing architecture of Data Warehouse and highly generic ETL framework; development and testing of BTEQ, Macros, M Load, and Unix Shell Scripts as per business logic; provided production support and helped define low-level design; gathered requirements and mapped them to technical specifications; led small teams on performance improvements and client discussions.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) at Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Udacity Data Engineer Nanodegree
January 1, 2020 - January 9, 2026
Applied Analytics using SAS Enterprise Miner
January 1, 2020 - January 9, 2026
IBM DB2 Fundamentals Associate
January 1, 2019 - January 9, 2026
Microsoft Technology Associate in Database Fundamentals
January 1, 2016 - January 9, 2026
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Database Fundamentals
January 1, 2014 - January 9, 2026
SAS Text Miner 3.1
January 1, 2019 - January 9, 2026
AI from Data Center to Edge
January 1, 2018 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Government