Dikshant Marwah

About Dikshant Marwah

As Head of Data Engineering at Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell), I lead a global team of 35+ engineers delivering enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions across cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Snowflake. I specialize in architecting robust data ecosystems—designing scalable pipelines, implementing real-time streaming data platforms, and enabling analytics that drive business-critical decisions.I’ve spearheaded the development of Data Hub, unified disparate data sources across markets, and delivered standardized QSR KPIs such as Same Store Sales Growth and Same Store Transaction Growth (SSTG). With deep hands-on experience in ETL/ELT tools like Informatica Cloud and Matillion, and strong command over Python for automation and data transformation, I build efficient, secure, and compliant data architectures that scale globally.On the analytics front, I’ve partnered closely with business teams to design intuitive dashboards and performance trackers using Power BI and Domo, transforming raw data into actionable insights. I’ve also built streaming APIs and real-time data ingestion pipelines, enabling near-instant insights for faster operational decisions.Recognized for strategic vision and execution with awards like “Team of the Year” and the “Leadership Award,” I combine technical depth with a business-first mindset—leading from the front to empower teams and unlock value through data.Best Quote :\"Every Challenge is an opportunity to Grow\"

Experience

1. Head - Data Engineering

   Yum! Brands

   Feb 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading a high-performing data engineering team to design and implement a centralized Global Data Hub for enterprise-level analytics. • Developed and optimized batch and real-time data pipelines using AWS, Informatica IICS, and Snowflake, enhancing data integration workflows. • Some data governance initiatives, improving data accuracy and compliance, particularly for sensitive customer information.

Education

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Master's Degree, Computer Science

  2013 — 2016

• National Institute of Information Technology

  GNIIT, Computer Software Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Delhi University

  Bachelor's Degree, Applied Physical Sciences(Computer Sciences)

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Sun Certified Java Programmer
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Web Applications
• C
• Microsoft Office
• Javascript
• Core Java
• Html
• Sql
• Jsp
• Mobile Applications
• C++
• Android Development
• Visual C#