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Data & Cloud
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Building scalable data solutions and leading Guidewire implementations. Expert in ETL, Data Warehousing, Azure, and Insurance Data Management.

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Guidewire DataHubSAP BODSInformaticaDataStageSQL ServerAzureDatabricksMetabaseControl-MRobot FrameworkHiveOraclePythonShell ScriptingGuidewire DataHubSAP BODSInformaticaDataStageSQL ServerAzureDatabricksMetabaseControl-MRobot FrameworkHiveOraclePythonShell ScriptingGuidewire DataHubSAP BODSInformaticaDataStageSQL ServerAzureDatabricksMetabaseControl-MRobot FrameworkHiveOraclePythonShell ScriptingGuidewire DataHubSAP BODSInformaticaDataStageSQL ServerAzureDatabricksMetabaseControl-MRobot FrameworkHiveOraclePythonShell Scripting

Data Expert & Cloud Architect

Building modern data pipelines and managing complex insurance data infrastructure.

15+Years Experience
10+Projects Delivered
Cloud Migration
ETL Architect
Est. 2010
HELLO_WORLD

Data Expert
& Cloud
Architect

I'm a seasoned Senior Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading Guidewire Data Management implementations and complex ETL-driven transformations in the Property & Casualty insurance domain. I specialize in migrating and modernizing legacy systems into the Guidewire Cloud, delivering scalable data solutions that align with business goals and regulatory needs.

My passion lies in using data and AI to drive operational efficiency and innovation. I enjoy solving complex data challenges that power insurance transformation and help teams make smarter, faster decisions.

Data is the new oil, but like oil, it must be refined to be valuable. The true power lies not in collecting data, but in transforming it into actionable insights that drive business decisions.

— A Data Professional's Perspective

Tech Arsenal

DATA ENGINEERING

Guidewire DataHubETL/ELTData WarehousingData ModelingData Migration

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

InformaticaSAP BODSDataStageSQL ServerControl-M

CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE

Microsoft AzureDatabricksGuidewire Cloud

ANALYTICS & BI

MetabaseData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence

LANGUAGES

SQLPL/SQLPythonShell Scripting

Selected Works

2010-2025
SENIOR

Senior Consultant

CGI|Helsinki, Finland
January 2023 - Present

3+ years

Led the end-to-end delivery of Guidewire DataHub migration from on-premise to Guidewire Cloud, ensuring alignment with latest platform versions and best practices.

Guidewire DataHub (Cloud)MetabaseSAP BODSSQL Server
  • Played multiple roles including Lead Developer, Scrum Master, and Analyst
  • Delivered successful POC for Metabase, enabling self-service analytics and promoting it to production use for business stakeholders
  • Guided development teams on scalable ETL practices, performance optimization, and DataHub extensibility
  • Actively contributed to agile planning, sprint delivery, and stakeholder demos, bridging tech and business
Cloud MigrationDataOpsAgile DeliveryInsurance BI
PROFESSIONAL

Associate Consultant

CGI|Chennai, India
August 2017 - January 2023

5 years 6 months

Leading ETL development for a major insurance transformation program, extending Guidewire DataHub to support downstream needs and enabling migration of legacy policy data into Guidewire PolicyCenter.

Guidewire DataHubSAP BODSSQL ServerControl-MRobot Framework
  • Own end-to-end data modeling and curation to support statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting needs
  • Define and update data mapping specifications for Datahub across Guidewire InsuranceSuite modules
  • Provide architectural and technical guidance on ETL design, development, and performance optimization
  • Support CI/CD pipeline integration and ensure smooth delivery through version control and deployment practices
Policy AdminData MigrationInsurance BIData Architecture
PROFESSIONAL

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions|Chennai, India
May 2013 - July 2017

4 years 3 months

Worked on multiple large-scale data integration and migration projects for clients in the Insurance and Financial Services domains.

InformaticaDataStageSAP BODSHiveNetezzaOracleShell Scripting
  • Commercial Data Lake Migration – Migrated actuarial and landing data marts to Hadoop/Hive from Netezza
  • Customer Analytics Platform – Developed ETL for reporting on VIP and Signature customer segments
  • Guidewire Data Management Implementation – Customize and Load Guidewire Datahub and Infocenter tables using SAP BODS
  • Claims Data Migration – Converted legacy claims data into Guidewire ClaimCenter for multiple LOBs
Property & Casualty InsuranceCustomer AnalyticsActuarial DataData LakeInsurance BI
SENIOR

Senior Software Engineer

iGATE Patni|Bangalore, India
September 2010 - May 2013

2 years 9 months

Worked as part of the WebApps team supporting a suite of enterprise applications in the Engine Services and Supply Chain domain for a Large US Client in Aviation & Supply Chain Domain.

InformaticaUnixSQL DeveloperAppworx
  • Developed and maintained ETL pipelines using Informatica 8.6/9.1 for applications like data warehouses, provisioning systems, and customer communication tools
  • Conducted requirement analysis, created mappings, and designed workflows to support business-critical data flows
  • Acted as the sole functional resource in offshore capacity, interacting directly with client stakeholders
  • Performed code optimization and performance tuning to meet architectural standards
FOUNDER

CEO / Freelancer

Dansoft Solutions|Chennai, India
March 2009 - September 2010

1 year 7 months

Freelanced as Web Designer, Brand Designer through brochure, posters, logos, invitations & business cards designs and Social Media Influencer.

My Journey

2006-2026
1
2006

Computer Science Journey Begins

Engineering Education

Started Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at JEPPIAAR SRR Engineering College.

Computer ScienceEngineeringFoundations
2
2009

Entrepreneurial Start

Dansoft Solutions

Founded Dansoft Solutions, freelancing as Web Designer and Brand Designer.

FreelancingWeb DesignBranding
3
2010

Corporate Career Launch

iGATE Patni

Joined iGATE Patni as Senior Software Engineer, working on ETL pipelines for Aviation & Supply Chain domain.

ETLInformaticaEnterprise
4
2013

Data Integration Expertise

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Joined Cognizant, working on large-scale data integration and migration projects in Insurance domain.

Data MigrationInsuranceGuidewire
5
2017

Consulting Career

CGI - Associate Consultant

Joined CGI as Associate Consultant, leading ETL development for major insurance transformation programs.

ConsultingETL LeadDataHub
6
2023

Onsite

CGI - Senior Consultant in Helsinki

Moved to Helsinki to work directly with clients as Senior Consultant, leading Guidewire DataHub cloud migration and delivering comprehensive tech solutions.

HelsinkiOnsiteCloud MigrationTech Lead
7
Present

Continuous Growth

Data & AI Innovation

Continuing to drive operational efficiency through data and AI, solving complex insurance transformation challenges.

AIInnovationLeadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

JEPPIAAR SRR Engineering College

2006 - 2010

Schooling - Computer Science

St. Sebastians

1998 - 2006

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Microsoft|Jun 2025

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Microsoft|Jun 2025

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft|Jun 2025

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft|Jan 2021

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft|Jan 2021

Academy Accreditation - Azure Databricks Platform Architect

Databricks|Jun 2025

Guidewire Certified Specialist- Datahub and Infocenter Integration - Mammoth

Guidewire|Dec 2024

Microsoft Copilot Sales Champion — FY25

Microsoft|Feb 2025

Certified SAFe 4 Agilist

Scaled Agile, Inc.|Sep 2018

Informatica PowerCenter Data Integration 9.x: Developer Specialist

Informatica|Jul 2014

Awards

VALUed Tribe Member 2023

Pohjola Vakuutus|Jun 2023

For contributions to the VALU Tribe while working within the Data Team

Platinum Award

CGI|Apr 2021

APEX Platinum award for quarter two of 2021 for contribution to Guidewire COE and project delivery

Maestro of the Month Award

Cognizant|Mar 2017

For contribution to Big data Project by reverse engineering complex Legacy code and coming up with technical documentation

EIM INS R&R Award

Cognizant|Mar 2016

Quarterly Award for contribution to Anti money Laundering product implementation for insurance carrier

EIM INS R&R Award

Cognizant|Jul 2014

Quarterly Award for contribution to Guidewire claims Conversion

Achiever of the Quarter Award

iGATE|Nov 2012

Quarterly Award for contribution to GAMS project and successful Informatica Version Upgrade

Languages

Tamil

Native or Bilingual

English

Full Professional

Hindi

Professional Working