Shyju Anthony Lonappan Puthoor

About Shyju Anthony Lonappan Puthoor

With a rich 27-year journey in technology, I am passionate about harnessing emerging technologies to create meaningful impact.My expertise spans data, analytics, information architecture, and transformative technologies such as AI and Data Science. I specialize in modern data architecture, quantitative modeling, and programming in R and Python, with experience in generative AI applications like Amazon Bedrock and AQD, experienced using Hugging Face Transformers for AI models, Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Prompt Management with LangChain and LlamaIndex, and Data Preparation using Python Pandas.As a Director of Enterprise Data Solutions, I have spearheaded large-scale digital transformation initiatives that elevate service delivery and operational efficiency. I thrive on building and leading high-performing, globally distributed teams to execute complex business and federally mandated healthcare initiatives. My leadership philosophy is anchored in inclusivity, accountability, teamwork, courage, and respect—values that drive collaboration with stakeholders and vendors to deliver impactful results.I am deeply engaged in advancing cloud strategies, leveraging AWS services, cloud databases (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL, RDS, Postgres), and industry-leading tools like Tableau, PowerBI, and ErStudio, alongside security solutions with TrustLogix and ZScaler. My recent focus has been on cutting-edge analytics, including machine learning with Python and R, GenAI, ChatGPT prompt engineering, LLMs, and Snowflake Cortex.As a strategic leader with a passion for innovation, I orchestrate AI-driven solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. I empower teams to harness the full potential of AI, data science, and generative AI, ensuring that technology not only meets business objectives but redefines them.

Experience

1. Director - Enterprise Data Solutions

   Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

   Sep 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Developing and executing business and federal mandate initiatives using emerging technologies.• Successfully served as a Technical Liaison for all BCBS Plans and Vendors (50+ Customers), facilitating the transition from legacy provider data systems to a cloud-based solution.• Oversaw multiple vendors and held accountability for managing over $10 million budget.• Led the establishment of the Center of Excellence for cloud RDM (Reference Data Management), overseeing the migration of on-premises RDM to the Cloud using the Ataccama Suite of products.• Manage diverse team in executing Data Analytics, Ingestion and Consumption using FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource) standards.• Technical Product Owner for Sandbox systems providing Data Scientists and Researchers around in US access to National Data Warehouse data via Snowflake/Cloud solutions.• Uphold Blues values - Inclusivity, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage and Respect. • Lead ETL/BI team of Snowflake/Python/Informatica/Tableau/Cognos/R with Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Models.• Maintain positive and trust-based relations with business partners, Plans and vendors.

Education

• Rockhurst University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA

  2014 — 2016

• Bangalore University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA

  1994 — 1997

• St Joseph's University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Informatica
• Business Intelligence
• Erwin
• Integration
• Business Analysis
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• IT Strategy
• Db2
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Etl
• Enterprise Architecture
• Data Science
• Agile Methodologies
• Sdlc
• Obiee
• Oracle
• Software Project Management
• Data Modeling
• Olap
• Data Warehousing
• Leadership
• Master Data Management
• Project Management