Yashwant Singh

About Yashwant Singh

Hello! I’m Yashwant Kumar – Data Architect | Cloud & AI Strategist | MentorWith over 14 years of experience, I specialize in cloud data engineering, integration, and business intelligence, helping global enterprises modernize their data platforms and unlock business value from information. My journey has taken me across sectors—Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Banking, and Retail—where I’ve designed and implemented scalable, secure, and intelligent architectures that drive decision-making. Core ExpertiseCloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Synapse, Fabric, Unity CatalogData Architecture: Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Modern DWH, Metadata StrategyIntegration: Real-time pipelines, API/Data Services, Enterprise-Grade ETLAI/ML Integration: Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Semantic Modeling Credentials & CertificationsAzure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure Data Engineer AssociateGenerative AI Fundamentals – DatabricksCACC, IDSA – Capgemini Architecture CertificationsTOGAF – In progress (Target Q3 2025)These aren’t just badges—they’re a reflection of my commitment to lifelong learning, architectural excellence, and building future-ready platforms. Impact HighlightsReduced cloud spend by 30% through architectural optimisation and workload rationalisationDeployed centralised metadata governance with Purview + Unity Catalog across multi-region Azure landing zonesArchitected real-time data mesh for a retail enterprise, balancing decentralisation with compliance and lineageEnabled AI-driven personalisation in BFSI using Databricks and Azure OpenAIAdvocated and implemented Microsoft Fabric for unified semantics and self-service analytics🧠 What Drives MeI thrive at the intersection of technology and transformation—designing systems that are not only innovative but aligned with business goals. Whether it’s through mentorship, hands-on delivery, or strategic consulting, I enjoy empowering teams to think big, build smart, and deliver value. Let’s Connect!I’m always open to conversations around data modernisation, AI integration, GenAI, or cloud strategy. Reach out—let’s co-create the future of data!

Experience

1. Data Architect - Program Manager

   Capgemini

   Jul 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Global Lakehouse Implementation: Architected and implemented a scalable global Lakehouse platform using Databricks, and Unity Catalog, establishing a unified medallion architecture for security operations across 45+ countries.ETL Optimization: Enhanced ETL pipeline efficiency by 40% through optimized Spark transformations and refined orchestration in Azure Data Factory, reducing daily batch processing from 8 to under 5 hours.Real-Time Incident Monitoring: Enabled real-time monitoring by implementing Event Hub and Stream Analytics, cutting incident detection to under 90 seconds.Data Governance: Established an enterprise-wide data governance framework using Collibra and Unity Catalog, ensuring GDPR compliance and improving data discoverability by 70%.Team Development: Mentored 15+ architects and engineers through structured coaching, with three achieving Azure Data Engineer certification within 9 months.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with C-level stakeholders to define 22 critical business KPIs, aligning analytics with strategic security objectives.Metadata-Driven Ingestion: Designed a metadata-driven ingestion framework in Azure Data Factory, automating onboarding for 150+ data sources and reducing manual effort by 85%.Cost Optimisation: Reduced monthly cloud spend by 30% through Azure Monitor, reserved instances, and pipeline tuning while maintaining SLA compliance.Legacy Migration: Led migration of legacy SQL Server data warehouses to Azure Synapse Analytics, moving 12 TB with zero downtime and improving query performance by 60%.Technical Solutions: Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Analysis Services, Power BI, Event Hub, Stream Analytics, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Collibra

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  ADCA, Computer Application

  2006 — 2008

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  BCA, Computer Application

  2002 — 2005

• High School Sahi Minapur

  10th

  1998 — 1999

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  MCA, Computer

  2006 — 2008

• Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur

  +2, Mathematics

  1999 — 2001