Define and design end-to-end data solutions aligned with business objectives.
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms.
Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards and industry best practices.
Lead solutioning efforts including scoping, estimation, and pricing.
Develop detailed solution blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to support RFPs, proposals, and client presentations.
Oversee solution implementation, ensuring adherence to design principles.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams.
Establish governance frameworks for solution quality, performance, and compliance.
Engage with business leaders, clients, and technical teams to align solution strategies.
Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients on data strategy and architecture.

15+ years of experience in IT solution architecture, with a focus on data solutions.
Proven expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms.
Strong knowledge of cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data technologies (data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT, big data, analytics, AI/ML).
Experience in solution estimation, pricing, and proposal development.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance technical innovation with business value and cost efficiency.
Experience in leading solutioning teams across multiple domains.
Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Exposure to industry-specific data challenges (e.g., BFSI, healthcare, retail).

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Lead – Data Solutions Architect

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