Career Journey

Professional Experience

16+ Years of Building Enterprise Data Solutions

Lead Data & AI

Thoughtstorm • Canada

Jul 2024 – Present
  • ▹Lead the integration of AI into enterprise data platforms using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI.
  • ▹Architect Microsoft Fabric solutions for unified data engineering, real-time analytics, and enterprise reporting.
  • ▹Build scalable Azure Data Factory ETL/ELT pipelines across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • ▹Led enterprise data and document migration initiatives for the City of Calgary.
  • ▹Designed the MASC Data Warehouse with point-in-time reporting for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
  • ▹Delivered SQL Server architecture assessments focusing on security, encryption, and consolidation.
  • ▹Develop Azure Synapse views and automate enterprise workflows using Fabric, ADF, and FME.
Microsoft FabricAzure Data FactoryAzure SynapseAzure DatabricksPower BI

Project Manager

Annalect India • India

Mar 2023 – May 2024
  • ▹Led cross-functional teams delivering enterprise data warehouse solutions.
  • ▹Managed project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
  • ▹Implemented workflow automation using Power Apps and Power Automate, improving productivity by 30%.
  • ▹Delivered executive dashboards and analytics solutions using Power BI.
Azure Data FactorySQL ServerPower BIPower AppsPower AutomateJIRA

Senior Executive – Data Analysis Engineering

ZAD Holding Company • Qatar

Jun 2010 – Oct 2022
  • ▹Designed enterprise Azure Data Factory pipelines for large-scale ETL workloads.
  • ▹Built Azure Synapse data warehouse solutions integrating multiple business systems.
  • ▹Developed enterprise data architecture documentation and governance standards.
  • ▹Improved enterprise data quality through Python-based preprocessing and automation.
  • ▹Implemented CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployment of data engineering solutions.
  • ▹Partnered with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven decision support.
Azure Data FactoryAzure SynapseAzure SQLPythonCI/CDSQL Server

Software Engineer

QBurst Technologies • India

Oct 2005 – Mar 2007
  • ▹Developed enterprise web and desktop applications using the .NET Framework.
  • ▹Built efficient SQL Server data access layers using ADO.NET.
  • ▹Provided production support and resolved critical application issues.
  • ▹Participated throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
.NETC#ASP.NETADO.NETSQL Server