United States

Data engineering

Data Product Management

Business Transformation

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Udhayakumar Durai

Director, Data Engineering

Product analytics

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Analytical skills

Advanced data analytics

Business intelligence

Conversational AI

Information architecture

Airflow

ChatGPT

GitHub

Jira

Miro

Mixpanel

Confluence

Google Analytics

Empathy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Team player

Organisation skills

Presentation skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Project management

AI/ML

Chatbot

Cloud computing

Data visualisation

Database management

Deal strategy

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Managing burnout

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

Keeping team members motivated

Understand the process of training, motivating and directing your team members.

Managing people

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Learn the tips to successfully manage a team in a remote environment.

Managing a remote team

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

Practice mock interviews

How to set up the team for success by defining and measuring team's performance.

Choosing metrics and team goals

Best practices for running productive design critiques.

Running effective design critiques

Methods of prototyping and solution validation. When to use which kind of prototype (eg. Webflow, Notion, etc)

Prototyping methods and tips

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

Running effective meetings

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Learn how to properly present your work and share ideas and opinions.

Presenting your work with impact

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Working cross-functionally

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Giving effective feedback

• Directed a critical overhaul of Evolus's data management systems, transforming a stagnant, multi-year project into a dynamic, results-driven platform.
• Implemented a 2-week sprint Agile methodology, fostering transparent communication and aligning stakeholder expectations, while reorganizing the team structure to optimize focus and efficiency.
• Successfully integrated key SaaS solutions like Salesforce and Segment using no-code solutions, significantly reducing implementation time and enhancing data system capabilities.
• Delivered the sales analytics data mart within the first 90 days, surpassing stakeholder expectations and setting a new standard for data management excellence.
• Played a pivotal role in reshaping the data management team's culture at Evolus, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving, paving the way for future strategic initiatives in data

•	Led data architecture solutions, data modeling standards & guidelines for the Data Platform to ensure that engineering is aligned with business and technology strategy 
•	Implemented Capability based approach for technology evaluation to get the best-fit tools and rationalize the existing toolset
•	Streamlined cross-functionally with data engineers and business users to ensure projects meet business objectives and are executed in alignment with our data strategy to migrate to Databricks

ResMed is a  global manufacturer of CPAP masks, machines and other products that diagnose, treat or help manage sleep-disordered breathin gchronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory conditions.

As Senior Manager Analytics:
•	Built online analytics platform providing quick access to dashboards that deliver deeper insights to users, leading to organizational alignment and action.
•	Completed first Bigdata implementation starting from Vendor evaluation and selection, using Python/Scala/Stream for processing structured/ unstructured machine data. 
•	Implemented foundational release of customer master data management solution.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients'​ business, operating and technology models for the digital era.

As Associate Director:
•	Implemented Product Quality Analytics using search based guided navigation to minimize the impact of vehicle recall by identifying product issues earlier 
•	Led high-impact, high-visibility technology projects and project teams, working with C-level executives to identify/capitalize on strategic opportunities and propose technology solutions to solve complex business challenges
•	Architected enterprise technology solutions and integration platforms, business intelligence platforms, analytical dashboards and data integration solutions
•	Presented the master data management (MDM) concepts, defined the parameters and participated in the vendor evolution discussion with IBM, Informatica and Oracle.
•	Tracked project staff, established timelines, prepared and communicated project statuses.

As Data Architect:
•	Define System Architecture for address cleansing, business rules for customer matching, and Standardization and Transformation in the ETL  for the Customer Central Master Data Management Solution.
•	Project Management activities – Budget, Estimation, Scope, Risks Management, Change Controls, Resource management, Status Reporting, Defect Analysis Report.

As DWI Lead:
•	Designed logical & physical architecture, functional requirement gathering, and  extraction & load testing strategy.
•	Project Planning Activities: End to End Scheduling, Tracking, Defect prioritization, Resource Planning, Implementation, Communication planning, Career planning of team members, Business and IS Client Relationship and Expectations Management.

Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.

As DWMI Lead/Developer:
•	Analyzed and designed the new warehouse and mart databases, and universes for  reporting.
•	Supervised the team at Offshore to execute projects, reviewed code changes, implement changes in production and resolved issues/queries.

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