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Chetan Ramaswamy

Schofields,NSW
Chetan Ramaswamy

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Data Warehouse Lead with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing data warehouse solutions. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions that meet business objectives. Skilled in leveraging cloud-based technologies, particularly Azure, to architect scalable and efficient data platforms. Adept at data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and performance tuning to ensure optimal data quality, accessibility, and reliability.

Key Attributes:

  • Proven track record of successfully leading end-to-end data warehouse projects from conception to implementation, resulting in improved operational efficiency and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
  • Extensive expertise in Azure data services, including Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL SSIS enabling the development of robust and scalable data solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling principles, dimensional modeling techniques, and best practices for designing data warehouses that support complex analytical requirements and business reporting needs.
  • Skilled in optimizing ETL/ELT processes for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and loading, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and reliable data to downstream applications and users.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritize initiatives, and drive alignment towards common goals.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Downer Limited
North Ryde, NSW

Senior Datawarehouse Lead
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

As a senior datawarehouse lead my roles and responsibilities typically encompassed a wide range of tasks related to designing, implementing and optimizing datawarehouse solutions on Azure platform.

Key responsibilities include

  • Designing scalable and efficient data warehouse architectures on Azure synapse considering factors such as volume, velocity, variety, and latency requirements.
  • Facilitating data migration activities from multiple different sources such as Oracle HCM, SQL Server, MySQL, Sharepoint etc to Azure Synapse using data factory and SSIS technologies.
  • Defining data ingestion strategies, data storage formats, data partitioning schemes, and data lifecycle management policies to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Defining project milestones, tasks, and deliverables, and ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
  • Developing and implementing data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, to support analytical reporting, ad-hoc querying, and data visualization requirements.
  • Implementing data security measures and access controls to protect sensitive information stored in Azure data warehouses, adhering to industry standards by using dynamic data masking technologies and apply row level security using security predicates and policies.

AMP Limited
Sydney, NSW

Migration Consultant
10.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

As a Data Migration Consultant, I was tasked to ensure the smooth and efficient transfer of data from legacy systems to SQL server 2018 environments while minimizing disruption to business operations. Key responsibilities includes

  • Conducting a thorough assessment of existing data sources, systems, and processes to understand data structures, dependencies, and quality issues.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define migration objectives, scope, and success criteria.
  • Developing a comprehensive migration strategy, including data mapping, transformation requirements, validation procedures, and contingency plans.
  • Mapping source data fields to target data structures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and data modeling standards.
  • Designing and implementing data transformation logic to convert data formats, standardize values, and reconcile discrepancies between source and target systems.
  • Loading data into the target environment using batch processing, real-time replication, or other data loading techniques.
  • Monitoring data migration jobs for errors, failures, and performance issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed to ensure data completeness and accuracy.

LBM Fleet Solutions
North Sydney

Senior Datawarehouse Lead
01.2020 - 09.2020

Job overview

LBM Fleet Solutions provide advanced GPS tracking and fleet management software to monitor the location, status, and performance of vehicles in real-time. They also provide vehicle maintenance, telemetric solutions through their products.

As a senior datawarehouse lead,

  • Led the design and development of a new data warehouse system for LBM Fleet Solutions, utilizing OLTP system data to centralize and optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and define data warehouse architecture that aligned with business objectives and data governance standards.
  • Implemented best practices for data modeling, ETL processes, and data quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the data warehouse.
  • Implemented monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring high availability and uptime of the data warehouse environment.
  • Worked closely with business users to understand reporting and analytics requirements, and developed tailored solutions to meet their needs.

Accenture Limited
London, London,UK

Application Development Specialist
10.2010 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Education

Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering And Technology
Karnataka India

from Information Technology
06-2006

Skills

  • Azure Data Services: Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL SSIS
  • Data Modeling: Dimensional modeling, star and snowflake schemas, data mart design
  • ETL/ELT Processes: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) methodologies
  • Programming Languages: SQL, Oracle PLSQL
  • Data Visualization Tools: Power BI, Azure Data Studio
  • Leadership and Team Collaboration: Leading cross-functional teams, mentoring, stakeholder management
  • Strategic planning abilities
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decision-making capabilities

Timeline

Senior Datawarehouse Lead

Downer Limited
07.2021 - Current

Migration Consultant

AMP Limited
10.2020 - 06.2021

Senior Datawarehouse Lead

LBM Fleet Solutions
01.2020 - 09.2020

Application Development Specialist

Accenture Limited
10.2010 - 05.2017

Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering And Technology

from Information Technology
Chetan Ramaswamy