Ritesh Kumar Singh
Global Data Engineering & AI Leader | Data Strategy & CoE Leadership | Big Data, AI/ML & GenAI | Lakehouse Architect | Azure • AWS • GCP | Agentic AI |LLMs & RAGs| CDP • Kafka • Snowflake • Databricks | BFSI Domain
- Role
- Senior Technical Architect & Associate Director at Material
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ritesh Kumar Singh
I am a Global Data, Analytics & AI leader with 20+ years of experience helping enterprises turn data into a measurable competitive advantage.My work sits at the intersection of business strategy, modern data platforms, and AI (including GenAI)—where real value is created. I’ve led global transformations across BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, partnering closely with CXOs to drive cost efficiency, revenue uplift, productivity gains, and risk reduction.What I’m known for:Building and scaling Global Data & AI Centers of Excellence (80+ engineers, data scientists,AI architects)Owning practice strategy, GTM, and P&L in consulting and enterprise environmentsModernizing legacy estates into cloud-native lakehouse and real-time analytics platformsTranslating AI & GenAI from hype into production-grade, governed, ROI-backed solutionsAdvising leaders on data monetization, operating models, and AI-first roadmapsBusiness impact highlights:40% reduction in data platform TCO through cloud modernization25–40% improvement in engineering productivity via DataOps & automation15%+ revenue uplift using real-time insights and personalization40% MTTR reduction through AI-driven observability and RCAAreas of focus:Data Engineering | Advanced Analytics | AI/ML | GenAI | Lakehouse | Data Mesh | Streaming | BI & Insights | Data GovernanceI currently lead a global Data & Analytics practice, shaping strategy, building high-performing teams, launching AI powered accelerators, and partnering with sales and industry leaders on large-scale transformation programs.I’m passionate about responsible AI, strong engineering culture, and aligning technology decisions with business outcomes- Always open to conversations on:Enterprise data & AI transformationBuilding and scaling data practicesAI & GenAI adoption at scaleExecutive advisory and strategic partnerships
Experience
Senior Technical Architect & Associate Director
Jun 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Education
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
B.Tech, IT
2001 — 2005
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