Nitesh Niteshchand Sharma

About Nitesh Niteshchand Sharma

With 18+ years of progressive experience, I am a Lead Data Solution Architect passionate about transforming complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions. I specialize in designing, implementing, and optimizing data platforms and cloud-native architectures that unlock the power of analytics and AI across industries including Banking, Healthcare, Retail, and Public Sector.As a Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, I bring deep expertise across multi-cloud ecosystems (Azure & AWS) and modern data technologies including Databricks, Spark, Kafka, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lakehouse architectures.I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, defining data strategy roadmaps, and driving end-to-end delivery of large-scale data transformation initiatives — always with a focus on business value, cost efficiency, and innovation. Key Achievements & Impact • Delivered significant savings: £53K annually via report automation and £40K per annum through licensing cost reduction. • Accelerated delivery: Reduced development effort by 20%, enabling 3 Azure use cases in <6 months. • Performance gains: Optimized stored procedures, cutting report execution time by 30%. • Cloud transformation: Led seamless migrations (On-Prem → Azure/AWS) using 6R’s/TIME methodology with minimal disruption. • Efficiency at scale: Built metadata-driven ingestion frameworks, reducing onboarding effort by 20%. • ‍ Leadership: Mentored teams, fostering continuous learning and driving architectural best practices. What Drives MeI believe data is more than a technology asset — it’s a strategic enabler. My passion lies in bridging business and technology to create data-driven ecosystems that power AI, enable innovation, and deliver measurable impact. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of Data & AI evolution.

Experience

1. Data Solution Architect Ii Cloud Solution Architect Solution Architect Ii

   EPAM Systems

   Jul 2025 — Present · IN

   As a Data Solution Architect II, I design and deliver enterprise-scale, cloud-native, and hybrid data platforms that power Analytics, AI, and Digital Transformation. I specialize in bridging business goals with modern data architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and future-ready. Core Focus Areas • Data Platforms – Architecting Data Lakes, Warehouses, Lakehouses, Mesh & Fabric with Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake. • Streaming & Processing – Real-time & batch pipelines using Spark, Kafka, Flink, Event Hubs/Kinesis. • Data Management – Metadata, lineage, cataloging, data quality, PII protection, encryption, masking, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA). • Cloud & Hybrid – Multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) with serverless, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE), IaC (Terraform, Bicep), DR & cost optimization. • 🤖 ML & MLOps – Feature stores, model lifecycle, CI/CD for ML, monitoring, responsible AI with MLflow, SageMaker, Azure ML. • BI & Analytics – Data modeling, semantic layers, and self-service analytics with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Tableau, Looker. Responsibilities • Translate business needs into scalable architectures & roadmaps. • Lead technical design & decision-making across hybrid/multi-cloud ecosystems. • Drive end-to-end solution delivery, from requirements to go-live. • Mentor engineering teams, foster best practices & innovation. • 🤝 Partner with stakeholders to enable data products & AI-driven insights. I combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to design solutions that unlock business value and accelerate digital transformation.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  HSC & SSC, Science

  1999 — 2002

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  School, English, SST, Physics

  1993 — 1999

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Postgraduate Degree, Information Technology

  2008 — 2012

• Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University

  BE, Electronics & Communication

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Ssas 2008
• Networking
• Technical Support
• Bpo
• Data Warehousing
• Java
• Customer Service
• Business Intelligence
• Msbi
• Xml
• Windows
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Ites
• Sourcing
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Team Management
• Core Java
• Testing
• Lotus Notes
• Sql Server Reporting Services (Ssrs)
• Project Planning
• Recruiting
• Pre-Sales
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Databases
• Customer Relations
• Crystal Reports
• Integration
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Manual Testing
• Telecommunications
• Design Patterns
• Ms Project
• Agile Project Management
• Product Support