Kishor Harname

About Kishor Harname

I am a Senior Data Architect and Data Engineering Manager with 23+ years of experience…

Experience

1. Technical Solution Architect

   Cognizant

   Jan 2022 — Present

   With over 23+ years of experience, I specialize in driving enterprise-scale solutions across Big Data, Cloud, and Data Engineering, while integrating Generative AI for next-generation innovation. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering complex projects under pressure, and aligning technology strategies with business objectives. My expertise spans modern data platforms, AWS cloud optimization, and strategic project governance.Core Strengths:Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded modernization initiatives, transforming legacy Hadoop ecosystems into scalable PySpark-based ingestion frameworks.Cloud & Big Data Expertise: Deep proficiency in AWS services (EMR, S3, EC2, Redshift) and Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, HBase) to optimize pipelines and accelerate insights.Generative AI Integration: Driving AI-powered automation and intelligent data solutions for enterprise workflows.Operational Excellence: Directed release management, risk mitigation, and resource optimization for mission-critical applications.Key Achievements:Led migration of Hadoop HQL scripts to PySpark ingestion pipelines, improving scalability and performance.Designed AWS EMR and S3 strategies, reducing data processing time and operational costs.Re-engineered AWS Python scripts for accurate Redshift integration.Championed a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring engineers in advanced SQL and PySpark techniques.Leadership Impact:Delivered strategic solutions for ad-hoc business requests, balancing agility with governance. Established operational frameworks for error resolution and platform optimization, ensuring high availability and reliability.Vision:To lead enterprise transformation by combining Big Data engineering excellence with Generative AI innovation, enabling organizations to unlock predictive insights and achieve digital leadership.

Skills

• Program Management
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Vendor Management
• Business Intelligence
• Etl
• Business Analysis
• Solution Architecture
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Development
• Informatica
• IT Service Management
• Account Management
• Team Management
• Data Migration
• Integration
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Management
• Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server
• Data Warehousing
• Sql
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Pl/Sql
• Project Management
• Pre-Sales