Vardharajan Parasuraman

About Vardharajan Parasuraman

Seasoned Data & Analytics leader overseeing and managing multiple projects across the organization. Leading Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, and Data Management Initiatives. Responsible for guiding Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, and Application teams for their data needs. Strong people management and leadership skills in building a high-performing agile, multi-cultural, multi-geographical, and cross-functional team. Responsible for both functional and technical delivery of data products and analytical solutions across the organization.In-depth understanding of the Trucking Industry-related Data Domains, KPIs, and Measures. Enabling businesses with IT data solutions. Demonstrated capabilities in engaging with business & management, translating complex business problems into comprehensive frameworks and data products. Have successfully led and architected the first AI/ML program and continue similar programs in the organization. Very strongly associated and partnered with the Data Science group to implement multiple AI/ML solutions. Specialties:*Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Analytics*Data Modeling (Dimensional Modeling, Star Schema, Snowflake), Erwin*Python, Spark, AWS (Athena, Glue, EMR, EC2, S3, Lambda, Lake Formation, Sagemaker, Quicksight)*Talend Realtime Bigdata Platform, SAP Business Objects Data Services, Informatica,*Oracle, PL/SQL, iSeries, SQL Server *Pro C, JAVA, Shell Scripts*BO 4, BOXI R2, QlikView, Qlik SenseHighlights:Analytical Enablement Platform - Self-Service Data Engineering/ Data Visualization / Data Analytics Platform (Centralize data in the cloud & bring all tools to the data)AI/ML Initiatives - Prescriptive(Guided Repair & Rental Pricing Solutions), Predictive (Proactive Diagnostics) Enterprise Analytics Platform - Self-Service Analytics Platform OnPrem ( Build your own Visualizations)Vehicle Diagnostics Data Repository - Vehicle Health & Faults DataCustomer Datawarehouse - Customer Information System / Customer 360 ViewMaintenance Datawarehouse - Repairs Orders, Parts & WarrantyMultiple Data Projects etc.

Experience

1. Director - Data Engineering Data Architecture Data Management

   Penske Transportation Solutions

   Jan 2026 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   Providing strategic leadership for enterprise-wide data initiatives and architecture, delivering data solutions for Business Intelligence, Data Governance, and Advanced Analytics. Architecting enterprise-grade data integration platforms to empower informed decision-making and drive organizational growth.

Education

• Aptech Computer Education

  HDSE, Higher Diploma in Software Eng

  1996 — 1999

• University of Madras

  MCA, Master of Computer Application

  2001 — 2003

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Data Leadership: AI, Cloud & Governance

Skills

• Requirements Gathering
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Data Integration
• Sap Bodi / Bods
• Db2
• Informatica
• Software Project Management
• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehousing
• Visual Basic 5.0/6.0
• Etl
• Business Objects
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Pro*C
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Erwin
• Unix
• Data Modeling
• Pl/Sql
• Visual Basic
• Business Object (Boxi)
• Sql
• Business Analysis
• Database Design
• Java