Hariharan Ramalingam
Manager Database Architect Data Platform @Cognizant
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WORK HISTORY
Manager Database Architect Data Platform @Cognizant
London, GB
Key responsibilities and primary deliverables* Bi-weekly Engaging with senior management to understand their business needs and establishing a strong data-driven approach to decision-making across the organization.* Formulate with data governance strategy and framework team to manage/implement data throughout its lifecycle aligned with the company’s business objectives.* Being the advisor to senior management on all data issues across the portfolio, ensuring data is managed as a strategic asset and acting as the Subject Matter Expert on data across the business.* Oversee the establishment and maintenance of insurance and claims data, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all systems.* Collaborate with different teams to identify data needs and ensure the reliability of MI(Management Information) data.* Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and standards, and implement data governance principles.* Direct the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, and define data standards, policies, and procedures with the help of relevant team.* Work with IT and data teams to design and implement data architecture, systems and tools that enhance data collection, storage, and retrieval.* Act as the primary point of contact and communicate with stakeholders regarding all data-related matters.* Ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.* Knowledge of relevant applications, big data solutions, and tools.* Managing contracts with clients and ensuring Bid vs Did is always in optimal condition
EDUCATION
Annamalai University
BCA, Computers
NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)
DCE, Computer Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT HARIHARAN RAMALINGAM
Professional SummaryAccomplished Database Architect and Certified Azure SQL DBA with 18+ years of experience designing, modernising, and supporting large‑scale SQL Server and cloud data platforms across enterprise environments. Expert in SQL Server Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VM, with strong capability in HA/DR engineering including Always On Availability Groups, Distributed AGs, Failover Cluster Instances, and geo‑redundant architectures. Skilled in cloud migrations, performance optimisation, capacity planning, and secure data‑platform operations aligned with GDPR and Zero‑Trust principles. Advanced proficiency in DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell, Terraform, Python, and Azure DevOps/Git for database lifecycle automation. Adept at collaborating with Dev/Test teams to optimise data models, modernise legacy estates, and deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant data solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.Technical SkillsDatabases: SQL Server Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VM, SQL Server on AWS VMCloud: Azure, AWS, GCP (working knowledge)HA/DR: Always On AGs, Distributed AGs, FCI, Log Shipping, Replication.DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, PowerShell, Terraform, Python, Azure CLIData Platform: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake ETLSecurity: GDPR, RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, auditingTools: RedGate SQL Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Docker, Kubernetes
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