Gaurav Sharma

Senior Technical Lead Lead Data Consultant @HCLTech

London, GB

As part of HCL Tech’s Microsoft Business Practice team, I’ve had the opportunity to work with various EMEA-based clients on large-scale data migration and digital transformation projects. My role involves architecting and implementing data solutions using Microsoft tools (Power Platform, Azure, and Dataverse) while contributing to pre-sales through RFPs and sales bids. My experience spans both technical and strategic domains, ensuring that data solutions align with business goals and deliver high-performance outcomes.Key Projects: Client: Leading Global Investment Firm – Data Architect (Jan 2025 – Present) • Architecting ERP migration to Power Platform Dataverse with Power BI. • Designing a scalable data model to support dataflows and relationships. • Documenting existing data models and gathering client requirements for Power BI reporting. Client: KONE – Data Architect (Nov 2024 – Jan 2025) • Migrated Quality Issue Management (QIM) system from Appian (MariaDB) to Power Platform. • Assisted in a Plan for Success workshop to analyze data structure and flows. • Developed metadata and created a data model in Dataverse. Client: King’s College London – Lead Data Consultant (Jan 2024 – Sep 2024) • Led D365 migration from a legacy CRM. • Developed SQL scripts and SSIS packages for data migration into D365. • Created detailed data mapping documents and coordinated with stakeholders. Client: Major UK Retailer – Sr. Business Data Analyst (Mar 2023 – Dec 2023) • Developed an Enterprise Data Warehouse in Azure, integrating data from Hadoop, Tera Data, Oracle, Salesforce, Blue Yonder, and e-commerce sources. • Created BRDs, data mapping, and traceability matrices. • Contributed to data modeling and migration into Azure across IM layers. • Coordinated with vendors like Walmart, Salesforce, and Blue Yonder to define data requirements.

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Computer Science