Aug 2025 — Present
Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering
Ascentt
Lead Technical Data Architecture and Engineering Solutions to deliver scalable, secure, and
high-performance enterprise platforms, aligning with business objectives and industry best practices.
- Perform prototypes and design innovative, affordable, and sustainable solutions leveraging Snowflake,
Databricks, Generative AI (GenAI), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Agentic AI
to address complex business and operational challenges.
- Architect and implement Geospatial and Spatial Intelligence solutions integrating large-scale spatial
datasets with advanced analytics to support decision-making across multiple industries.
- Drive Cloud Engineering and Operations, enabling high availability, cost optimization, automation, and
performance tuning across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are future-ready, compliant with
governance policies, and optimized for operational excellence.
Aug 2022 — June 2025
Director, Data & AI Platforms
S&P Global, Dallas, TX, USA
Led global engineering teams to modernize platforms, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver large-scale
cloud transformation across Identity & Access Management, Cloud Operations, and Data Engineering.
- Directed Customer IAM (SAM Platform), building a multi-region active-active identity ecosystem
supporting 1.4M users and 80+ applications.
- Orchestrated large-scale cloud migrations, modernizing legacy platforms with AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Built and scaled Snowflake-based data lakes and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) workloads.
- Implemented DevSecOps pipelines with Terraform, SonarQube, Mend, and ArgoCD to ensure security and
automation.
- Embedded FinOps practices, IAM policies, and compliance controls for cost optimization and governance.
- Fostered a culture of product thinking, agile execution, and delivery excellence across distributed
teams.
Mar 2020 — July 2022
Director | Cloud Solutions Architecture | Data Engineering & GIS
IHS Markit, Calgary, AB, Canada
Led the TechOps team managing hybrid cloud and on-prem environments to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance for mission-critical data platforms and Data Engineering.
- Directed - ENR TechOps Team provided architectural guidance to development teams, conducting design reviews to align with enterprise standards and cloud-native best practices.
- Orchestrated large-scale cloud migrations, modernizing legacy platforms with AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Built and scaled Snowflake-based data lakes and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) workloads.
- Formulated strategies to deliver data products via AWS and Azure marketplaces, expanding reach and enabling new revenue opportunities.
- Embedded FinOps practices, IAM policies, and compliance controls for cost optimization and governance.
- Fostered a culture of product thinking, agile execution, and delivery excellence across distributed
teams.
Jan 2015 — Feb 2018
Senior Manager - EDIN Product Development | AWS | Azure | GIS
IHS Markit, Calgary, AB, Canada
Lead and manage the EDIN product development team, driving the timely delivery of product enhancements aligned with revenue growth and content management initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with shared teams, coordinating release dependencies to ensure seamless product delivery.
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and internal module managers (SMEs) to align on priorities, roadmap, and feature development.
- Manage expectations and maintain proactive communication with both internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure satisfaction and transparency.
- Monitor system performance rigorously, supporting 99.9% uptime targets for mission-critical product availability.
- Collaborate with IT teams to eliminate technical debt, upgrade hardware and software components, and ensure ongoing security compliance and risk mitigation.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts through conducting interviews and hiring top technical talent from the market to strengthen the team.
- Foster team retention by engaging and inspiring team members to innovate and continuously improve product offerings and processes.
- Evaluate and negotiate with software vendors, securing cost-effective solutions that meet technical and business requirements.
Sep 2012 — Dec 2014
Manager - Solution Architect - GIS Data
IHS Markit, Calgary, AB, Canada
Led the Divestco Rig and Drilling Data acquisition integration project, utilizing .NET, Java, and MS4W Map Server technologies to deliver a robust solution on time.
- Applied deep domain expertise to analyze and address business requirements and challenges arising from legacy GIS applications, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
- Maintained strict data quality control by validating workflows, scheduled jobs, and involved technologies to guarantee accurate and reliable data creation.
- Delivered high-complexity products under tight deadlines, balancing technical challenges with business priorities.
- Developed the Comanche product, enabling external customers to explore energy data seamlessly through ArcMap interfaces.
- Designed solution, data migration, and application architectures for a critical ArcSDE upgrade project, enhancing system scalability and performance.
- Streamlined ArcGIS Map Services publication by automating processes with Python scripting and scheduled jobs, improving operational efficiency.
- Redesigned Well SDE layers by incorporating OBJECTID indexing for Canadian datasets, significantly enhancing query performance.
- Standardized spatial data accumulation by enforcing quality validation prior to data loading, reducing errors, and ensuring consistency.
Mar 2010 — Aug 2012
Manager - Sr. Technical Architect - GIS
IHS Markit, Bangalore, KA, India
Conducted regular review meetings to ensure project progress and deliverables aligned with senior management expectations and strategic goals.
- Integrated Metacarta and Quark XML Author products using custom adapters to enhance data interoperability and streamline workflows.
- Evaluated Blue Marble software as a potential replacement for legacy internal tools handling coordinate transformations from local systems to WGS 84, ensuring improved accuracy and performance.
- Led transparent third-party software evaluations by applying standardized criteria, including scorecards and ranking systems, facilitating objective decision-making.
- Prepared detailed product evaluation reports and delivered presentations to senior management to support informed technology adoption and investment decisions.
Feb 2007 — Feb 2010
Technical Lead – GIS & Data
Wipro Technologies Ltd.
Led enterprise application development and large-scale GIS projects for global clients, delivering
innovative solutions in energy, utilities, and public sector domains.
- Directed end-to-end project delivery, managing cross-functional teams and client stakeholders across
geographies.
- Designed and implemented GIS-based solutions (ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcView, AutoCAD Map) to support land
management, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Migrated legacy GIS platforms to modern enterprise systems, improving scalability and data accuracy.
- Introduced Agile practices and quality controls to improve delivery timelines and reduce defects.
- Recognized for on-time, high-quality delivery and client satisfaction on multimillion-dollar
engagements.
Feb 2004 — Feb 2007
GIS Developer & Analyst
Avineon India Pvt Ltd.
Automated spatial data validation and geometric integrity checks,
logging violations in a centralized error-tracking database—enhancing overall data quality and
consistency.
- Designed and developed a custom data migration tool to convert data across multiple GIS formats (DWG,
DGN, SHP, PGDB, and SDE) without FME, saving on licensing costs and improving flexibility.
- Integrated Autodesk Map workflows with ArcMap to simplify dimension capture processes, improving
accuracy and reducing manual effort during data creation and editing phases.
Apr 2001 — Feb 2004
CAD & GIS Engineer
Trigeo Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Conducted comprehensive quality control and accuracy verification to ensure data integrity and alignment
with engineering standards.
Led and mentored a team of GIS analysts, providing day-to-day supervision, technical training, and
performance feedback to deliver high-quality geospatial deliverables on schedule.
- Digitized stormwater pipeline networks using plat maps, survey drawings, and land base references,
ensuring accurate and reliable infrastructure modeling for urban planning.
- Developed custom AML scripts to automate tasks such as annotation placement, layer clipping, and
spatial alignment—reducing manual effort and improving production speed.
