Sourabh Das
Senior Project Manager
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Data Engineering Leader with 17+ years in enterprise data warehousing and team leadership. Currently a Project Manager overseeing complex data engineering projects, driving planning, execution, and delivery. Previously a Data Engineering Manager, leading teams building robust data pipelines and warehouse solutions using Informatica PowerCenter. Hands-on experience with SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation. Strong understanding of data engineering principles, pipeline design, and governance. Familiar with cloud data concepts and team exposure to Databricks, CI/CD, and Airflow. Certified Prince2 Practitioner and Microsoft Azure Certified, blending project management expertise with cloud platform knowledge to deliver scalable data solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
OneAdvanced
06.2024 - Current
- Resource Allocation & Planning: Onboard data initiatives, allocate engineering resources within budget using OpenAir, and develop timelines in Microsoft Project. Lead kickoff meetings focused on data pipeline architecture, engineering readiness, and delivery planning.
- Cross-Functional Technical Team Leadership: Lead teams of data engineers, DBAs, infrastructure, and network specialists across concurrent projects. Collaborate with technical leads to support adoption of CI/CD pipelines, promote Python and SQL-based workflows, and reinforce data orchestration best practices.
- Project Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Conduct weekly checkpoints to track progress on data pipeline development, CI/CD milestones, and integration stability. Resolve blockers, escalate technical risks.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Team Communication: Lead client kickoff sessions, present data solution plans, and host weekly portfolio calls. Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth integration of platforms like Databricks with enterprise environments.
- Budget & Scope Management: Manage budgets using OpenAir, ensuring cost control and delivery efficiency. Submit and justify change requests tied to scope shifts or technical resource needs.
- Project Closure & Handover: Lead closure workshops, ensure seamless BAU handovers for delivered data solutions, capture stakeholder feedback, document learnings and post-delivery metrics.
Data ENGINEERING Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2016 - 06.2024
- Team Leadership: Managed data engineering teams in a hybrid cloud setup using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Informatica PowerCenter for ETL pipelines.
- Project Onboarding: Led project onboarding by gathering requirements, assessing risks, and collaborating with data architects and analysts to design solutions.
- Technical Guidance: Held regular checkpoints to resolve blockers, mentor team members, and provide technical guidance.
- Reporting: Reported status, delivery highlights, and benefits to the project board; maintained continuous stakeholder feedback through reviews and retrospectives.
- Coordination: Coordinated with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery and project alignment.
- Documentation & Innovation: Maintained documentation, promoted innovation, and encouraged automation.
Datawarehouse Lead
Genpact
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Team Leadership: Led a 10-member ETL engineering team supporting Cox Communications.
- ETL Management: Handled ETL troubleshooting, performance tuning, bug fixes, and code enhancements.
- Requirement Gathering: Engaged with product users and service managers to gather requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Reporting & Client Interaction: Extracted weekly ITSM reports from ServiceNow and led client meetings to review issues and resolutions.
- BAU & Risk Management: Managed BAU tasks with risk and change controls, collaborating with infrastructure and cross-functional teams on server and network maintenance.
Software Developer
Satyam Computer Services
12.2007 - 09.2012
- ETL Development: Developed ETL workflows and managed full lifecycle data processing.
- Upgrade Leadership: Spearheaded PowerCenter upgrade from version 8.1 to 8.6.
- ETL Administration: Performed ETL administration and coordinated migrations.
- Maintenance: Participated in weekend maintenance and patching activities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Nagpur University
NagpurSkills
Project Management Tools
Microsoft Project
PSA Tools
OpenAir
Kantata
ITSM Tools
ServiceNow
Languages & Scripting
SQL
Python
Unix Shell Scripting
ETL and Cloud Data Tools
Informatica PowerCenter
Azure Data Factory
Databricks
Azure Storage Services
Azure SQL Databases
Business Intelligence and Reporting
Microsoft Power BI
Certification
Prince2 Agile Practitioner, GR649025569SD, 9980063416072498
Timeline
Project Manager
OneAdvanced
06.2024 - Current
Data ENGINEERING Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2016 - 06.2024
Datawarehouse Lead
Genpact
09.2012 - 07.2016
Software Developer
Satyam Computer Services
12.2007 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Nagpur University