Pramod Gawande

About Pramod Gawande

Innovative and detail-oriented Azure Data and Solution Architect with over 16 years of experience architecting and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. Expert in real-time data processing, IoT integration, hybrid cloud pipelines, and ML-powered analytics. Proven leadership in domains including Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, Automotive, and Media. Recognized for building resilient cloud platforms using Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, ADF, Synapse and stream analytics to support mission-critical business operations. Experienced.NET Architect with deep expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications using.NET Core, C#, and Azure. Skilled in microservices architecture, API integration, and cloud-native development with a strong focus on system reliability and maintainability.Cloud Architecture: IoT-Cloud Integration, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse Architecture, Real-time Data migration and Ingestion.High-Throughput Systems: Processed 400K messages/sec with <500ms latency using Azure Stream Analytics.Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed onshore/offshore teams, reduced client operational costs by 25–30%, and delivered 10+ enterprise solutions.

Experience

1. Solutions Architect

   Cognizant

   Jun 2023 — Present · US

   Domain:Automotive Manufacturing, Transportation, and LogisticsRoles and Responsibilities :Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals.Partnered with product owners to understand challenges and implement efficient, tailored solutions to address key pain points.Analyzed complex business problems and designed innovative, high-performance solutions using modern technologies and scalable architectures.Participated in architectural brainstorming sessions, contributing creative and practical ideas to solve technical challenges.Led requirement gathering, architectural design, effort estimation, and client meetings to ensure smooth project execution and transparent communication.Achievements:Architected a vehicle telematics platform processing 400K messages/5 sec fromIoT devices, enabling real-time fuel management and predictive maintenance for10K+ fleet vehicles.Built real-time alerts, analytics pipeline using Databricks and Delta Lake.Migrated 15+ on-premises databases to Azure, reducing latency by 40% andoperational costs by 25%.Architected end-to-end customer-facing mobile and web applications fornotifications, alerts, reporting, and charging cycles using microservices-basedarchitecture.Designed scalable, event-driven solutions ensuring real-time updates, modularservices, and seamless user experience across platforms.

Education

• Amravati University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Information Technology

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Ajax
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Angular Js
• Mbunit
• Software Development
• Mysql
• Microsoft Office
• Ssrs
• Java
• Sql
• Json
• Asp.net
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Xml
• Database Design
• Software Project Management
• Asp.net Mvc
• Selenium
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• Windows Presentation Foundation (Wpf)
• Sdlc
• Angularjs
• Tortoise Svn
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Mvc 5
• Investran
• Jquery
• Language Integrated Query (Linq)
• Web Services
• Project Management
• Vsto
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Asp.net Web Api
• Team Foundation Server (Tfs)