Karthikeyan J.

About Karthikeyan J.

Enterprise Data Leader with a proven track record of building scalable, modern data platforms and driving robust data governance across complex organizations. I specialize in transforming data into actionable analytics and AI-powered outcomes, enabling business growth and innovation.With over 20 years of experience in data architecture, engineering, and management, I lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver enterprise data platforms that transform complex data into reliable analytics and AI outcomes. I am passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, fostering a culture of collaboration, and continuously advancing analytics capabilities. I enjoy building high‑trust teams, simplifying complex architectures, and partnering across business and IT to deliver measurable outcomes.At TRS, I head Data Architecture & Engineering, driving cloud modernization with Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. My approach blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision—streamlining data operations, automating processes, implementing unified data catalog and lineage strategies, and ensuring secure access controls for sensitive data while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Experience

1. Director, Data Architecture & Engineering

   Teacher Retirement System of Texas

   Feb 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   At TRS, I head Data Architecture & Engineering, driving cloud modernization with Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. My approach blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision—streamlining data operations, automating processes, implementing unified data catalog and lineage strategies, and ensuring secure access controls for sensitive data while maintaining compliance with industry standards.• Lead Data Architecture & Engineering within EDA; set strategy and deliver enterprise-scale data solutions.• Modernize platforms (Azure, Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake) and unify catalog/lineage via Purview.• Drive secure PHI/PII access controls (Databricks ABAC masking; RBAC on ADLS) across environments.• Advance cloud migrations (FDW & HC) and replace vendor reporting with resilient, in-house solutions.• Progress AI/ML initiatives (e.g, Genie) and marketplace integrations (Tick Data via Snowflake).• Own the EDM roadmap (Fabric readiness, catalog integration, Databricks security, Talend migration).• Shape data platform roles and operating model; mentor engineers and align cross-functional delivery.

Education

• Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)

  Master of Studies in IT & Management, IT & Management

• Bharathiar University / பாரதியார் பல்கலைக்கழகம்

  Bachelor of Science., Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Performance Tuning
• Databases
• Sdlc
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Agile Methodologies
• Sql Server Reporting Services (Ssrs)
• Ssis
• Sql Tuning
• Business Analysis
• Salary Surveys
• Ssrs
• Database Design
• T-Sql
• Data Analysis
• Crystal Reports
• Sql Server
• Software Project Management
• Database Analysis
• Sql
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Asp.net
• Soa
• .net
• Requirements Gathering
• Pl/Sql
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)