Vikash Kumar

About Vikash Kumar

As a Senior Engineering Manager and Data & AI leader, I drive enterprise‑wide digital transformation through strategic data initiatives that modernize platforms, simplify architectures, and strengthen decision‑making. With 16+ years of experience across SAP and non‑SAP landscapes, I specialize in shaping data strategy, leading global engineering teams, and delivering complex S/4HANA migration and data governance programs that directly advance organizational priorities.At Maersk, I lead mission‑critical data programs across migration, quality, governance, analytics, and platform engineering—partnering closely with business, product, and technology leaders to enable scalable, resilient, and high‑performing data ecosystems. My work includes architecting frameworks for 100M+ record S/4HANA data migrations, harmonizing master data, and establishing quality and reconciliation systems that improve reliability, transparency, and operational efficiency.I am passionate about building strong engineering culture—coaching teams, fostering ownership and collaboration, and enabling delivery with clarity and purpose. I excel in environments that demand strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and the ability to translate business needs into data‑driven outcomes.Technology Leadership:I bring deep hands‑on and architectural experience across a broad technology stack, including Databricks, PySpark, Python, SAP S/4HANA, ECC, MDG, BODS, HANA, SLT, SDI, Oracle, SQL Server, Azure Cloud, and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel. Additionally, I have led initiatives involving data tiering, governance frameworks, data quality automation, and end‑to‑end ETL/ELT architecture.My mission is to help organizations unlock the full value of their data—improving trust, accelerating transformation, and empowering teams with insights that drive meaningful business impact.

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager

   A.P. Moller - Maersk

   Jan 2024 — Present · Karnataka, IN

   At Maersk, I lead large‑scale, multi‑year data transformation programs as a Senior Engineering Manager—driving SAP S/4HANA data migration, master data quality, and enterprise master data stabilization initiatives across the Ocean and LnS business. I am responsible for end‑to‑end migration frameworks for high‑volume data (100M+ records) spanning PTP, OTC, ATR, and MDG objects, ensuring accuracy, performance, and alignment with business timelines.My role centers on shaping data strategy, optimizing processes, and enabling cross‑team collaboration between engineering, product, business, and platform teams. I also lead the design of scalable ETL solutions using BODS, HANA, Python, Databricks; strengthen data governance practices; harmonize & deduplication of master data; and deliver reconciliation and reporting capabilities that improve operational transparency and data reliability.You also drive continuous improvements in master data quality and system stability—building frameworks that ensure consistent, trusted, and timely data availability across consuming applications. Through strong technical leadership and domain expertise in logistics, finance, and master data, I enable Maersk’s broader digital transformation agenda while mentoring teams and promoting a culture of ownership, clarity, and excellence.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  MTech Data Science and Engineering, Data Science and Engineering

  2019 — 2021

• C.V.Raman College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and Telecommunication

  2005 — 2009