Eswara Maddula

About Eswara Maddula

With a deep-rooted passion for data-driven decision-making, my role at PepsiCo revolves around pioneering data analytics strategies that elevate revenue, decrease costs, and enhance operational efficiency.In my current role I’m leading cloud data platform engineering, with a strong focus on Azure, AWS, GCP and Databricks. Leading strategic initiatives in cost optimization, platform modernization and migration, FinOps and platform stability, I help organizations maximize the value of their cloud investments. My work spans platform governance frameworks, chargeback models, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to ensure sustained operational excellence.With a collaborative and data-driven approach, I bridge the gap between engineering, operations, and finance, championing cross-functional alignment to deliver tangible business outcomes.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Azure Data Platforms

   PepsiCo

   May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of Azure-based data platforms, including modernization and migration initiatives. • Drive platform cost optimization and performance tuning across Azure services such as Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, ADLS, and SQL Serverless. • Establish and enforce data governance frameworks. • Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor engagements to ensure timely delivery of modernization projects.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Instrumentation Technology/Technician

  2003 — 2007