Mounika Sushma

About Mounika Sushma

Enabling enterprise data transformation through technology leadership, cloud modernization, and cross-functional team enablement.As a Data Engineering & Technology Manager with 12+ years of experience, I bring deep expertise in Ab Initio, UNIX, and SQL, leading the design, optimization, and stabilization of large-scale, mission-critical enterprise data platforms.I am trusted for my excellent client-facing presence, rapid problem-solving ability, and for acting as a stabilizing force during complex and high-pressure delivery situations. I have strong experience in leading cross-functional and cross-team initiatives, aligning engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that add measurable value to the organization.I continue to expand my leadership across modern cloud, big data, and AI-enabled platforms: AWS Glue – Scalable serverless ETL and enterprise data integration AWS ECS – Containerized data platform enablement and workload scalability AWS PostgreSQL (RDS/Aurora), Oracle & PostgreSQL – Enterprise data architecture, optimization, and reliability Databricks & PySpark – Building and optimizing distributed data processing pipelines, with growing expertise in modern lakehouse architecture Geospatial Data Engineering – Currently expanding my expertise in spatial data processing and location-intelligence solutions to enable advanced analytics Generative AI (GenAI) Initiatives – Actively exploring and applying AI-driven solutions, with a strong curiosity to identify opportunities where AI can enhance efficiency, automate processes, and create smarter data workflowsBeyond technical expertise, I actively contribute to:• Technology strategy and solution architecture• Client engagement and executive stakeholder confidence building• Leading and mentoring engineering teams• Stabilizing and transforming complex delivery environments• Driving cross-functional collaboration to maximize organizational impact• Exploring innovative and AI-driven approaches to solve business and engineering challengesI am passionate about building future-ready data platforms and continuously evolving with emerging technologies including Cloud, Big Data, and AI, while contributing as a strategic technology leader to organizational and client success.#DataEngineeringManager #TechnologyLeadership #AbInitio #AWS #Databricks #PySpark #GenAI #CloudTransformation #DataLeadership #AI

Experience

1. Manager

   Cognizant

   May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Maharaj Vijayram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Java
• Oracle
• Etl
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Unix
• Ab Initio
• Sql
• Linux
• Software Development