Syed Fawad Ali, PhD - Data Engineering and Architecture,

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United States

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Germany

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Colombia

Work Background

Accenture DACHSenior Manager | Data Engineering & Architecture

Aug. 2022GermanyData Mesh Platform Leadership: Led the design and implementation of advanced data platforms based on Data Mesh principles, addressing key data interoperability and scalability issues. This has established new industry benchmarks and significantly impacted client success, laying a robust groundwork for future data management advancements. Strategic Data Innovation: Developed transformative data strategies in Insurance, Energy, and Utilities, blending strategic data use with people, processes and tech innovation. This led to resolving client challenges and driving a major organizational restructuring, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and future-proofing. Executive Data Advisory: Provided strategic advisory to executive leadership on data architecture and governance, shaping enterprise data models and governance frameworks. This role was pivotal in evolving organizational data strategies and embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making, significantly improving strategic outcomes.

IBMEMEA Technical Lead | Data Engineering

Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2022Munich Area, GermanyRapid MVP to Production Transition through Innovative Leadership: Led a team of Data Scientists, Engineers, and Visualization Experts in creating MVPs for Data and AI solutions, laying a foundation that clients could efficiently scale to full production capabilities. Strategic Selection of Industry-Specific Use Cases for Quick Launch: Guided diverse industry clients, from telecom to retail, in pinpointing and implementing key use cases, effectively jumpstarting their Data and AI endeavors. End-to-End Data and AI Pipeline Development: Orchestrated the creation and integration of real-time/batch data processing and storage solutions, leveraging PySpark, Python, Kafka, IBM, and AWS, to build adaptable and robust data architectures.

trivagoEngineering Manager | Data Engineering & Analytics

Sep. 2016 - Jun. 2019Team Building and Leadership in Data Engineering: Constructed, managed, and led Data Engineering and Business Analytics teams, specifically focusing on the Product Intelligence Domain, enhancing their capacity to drive impactful insights and decisions. Strategic Direction and Vision for Data Engineering: Conceptualized and executed the strategic roadmap and vision for the data engineering team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the evolving landscape of data analytics. Innovative Data Processing and Infrastructure Development: Spearheaded the design and development of comprehensive data processing pipelines, crucial in the creation and maintenance of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Analytical Dashboards. Performance Enhancement and Team Eminence: Significantly boosted team performance from 65% to 95% and elevated team recognition by introducing innovative tools and practices, such as bi-weekly workshops and meet-ups, and by maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.

Poznan University of TechnologySenior Researcher | Data Engineering

Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2016Poznań Area, PolandInnovative ETL Framework Design: Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge, intelligent ETL framework, significantly streamlining development time and enhancing workflow efficiency for developers. ETL Framework Promotion and Advocacy: Effectively introduced and advocated for the advanced ETL framework in diverse database and research circles, highlighting its modern data processing capabilities. Demonstrating Framework Versatility: Showcased the framework's robustness and versatility across various platforms, underlining its contribution to the evolution of data processing techniques.

Telenor Global ServicesMiddleware Development Expert

May. 2012 - Aug. 2013IslamabadOracle Integration Pipeline Expertise: Designed and deployed integration pipelines using Oracle's Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Data Integration, complemented by J-Developer for streamlined deployment. Effective Team Collaboration: Coordinated skillfully with offshore teams to conduct thorough requirement analysis, robust testing, and efficient deployment, ensuring seamless execution of projects. Seamless Project Execution: Facilitated smooth integration and implementation of data pipelines through diligent project management and cross-team collaboration.

Jin Technologies Private LimitedSoftware Developer

Jun. 2009 - Mar. 2010IslamabadDevelopment of iPhone Applications: Developed iPhone applications for both in-house products and various U.S.-based clients, showcasing versatility and technical proficiency in mobile app creation. Comprehensive Software Lifecycle Involvement: Engaged in all stages of software development, from requirements analysis to software development, and thorough unit and integrated testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables.