Aravind Balasubramanian

About Aravind Balasubramanian

Senior Director and Technology Leader with extensive expertise in leading and delivering Data Modernization, Enterprise Data & Cloud Architecture, Data Strategy, and AI initiatives for major Consulting, Information Technology, and Fortune 50 financial companies. Data Analytics & AI Technology Leadership: Extensive experience in defining and implementing comprehensive Cloud Data Modernization strategies, including developing Enterprise Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and Data Lakehouses. Proficient in designing and implementing scalable Cloud and Big Data architectures, including Analytics and AI platforms, tailored to meet the needs of business growth and complexity. Executive Advisory & Thought Leadership: Experience working with CXOs and senior executives to craft and execute roadmaps for emerging Enterprise Data Platforms, focusing on Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Analytics, and AI strategy. Cross-Functional Delivery, Stakeholder & Program Management: Demonstrated capability to manage and drive solutions in multicultural and geographically dispersed landscapes, optimizing distributed business processes and ensuring alignment across diverse teams and operations. Direct and outcome-oriented approach to stakeholder management, i.e, focusing on problems rather than individuals, thereby creating a collaborative environment and fostering solutions.Product-Centric Approach: Adept at building data products and key capabilities that enhance organizational agility and decision-making, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to deliver impactful results.Finance Management: Managed programs exceeding $50M across Oil & Gas, Casino & Resorts, and Consumer Products sectors, successfully delivering results for each industry.Team development: Personable leader focused on leading by example, mentoring, and building strong relationships. By providing context and demonstrating the behaviors I expect, thereby foster a supportive environment where team members feel valued and motivated to grow. Key strengths include: Strategic Vision & Leadership CXO Executive Advisory & Thought leadership Capacity Planning, Budgeting, and Goal setting Innovation, Pre-sales, Delivery, Project & Portfolio Management Global & Cross-functional Execution Enterprise Data Modernization Enterprise Data Platforms Architecture Master Data Management & Data Quality Data Engineering, Analytics & AI Data Governance & Strategy

Experience

1. Delivery Director

   Snowflake

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

  1999 — 2003

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2016 — 2017