Sudip Ray

Engineering Manager | Data Platform & AI Leader

Mumbai, IN.

About

Engineering Manager and Data Platform leader with 15 years of IT experience and 6+ years of technology experience spanning data engineering, cloud platforms, solution architecture, engineering leadership, and AI-enabled transformation. I specialize in designing and modernizing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms across Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Delta Lake and PySpark. I combine hands-on engineering depth with architecture, technical strategy, stakeholder management, delivery leadership, and team development. At EY, I lead data engineering initiatives focused on building scalable, governed and automation-first platforms. My experience includes lakehouse architecture, metadata-driven data pipelines, data quality and governance, platform modernization, CI/CD, cost optimization and engineering automation. I also focus on applying Generative AI, RAG and Agentic AI to data engineering. This includes AI-assisted code conversion, intelligent data profiling, automated validation and agentic workflows for engineering quality assurance. Core Leadership & Technology Focus * Data Platform Strategy & Architecture * Engineering & Technical Leadership * Azure Data & Cloud Architecture * Databricks & Lakehouse Engineering * Microsoft Fabric * Snowflake & Modern Data Platforms * Data Governance, Quality & Observability * Metadata-Driven & Automation-First Engineering * Generative AI, RAG & Agentic AI * Data Engineering Modernization * Stakeholder & Client Leadership * Engineering Team Development & Mentoring I am particularly interested in leadership opportunities where I can combine data platform engineering, cloud strategy and AI innovation to build reliable, scalable and business-aligned technology capabilities. Target roles: Engineering Manager • Data Engineering Manager • Senior Data Engineering Manager • Data Platform Lead • Data Architect • Solution Architect • AI & Data Leader • Data & AI Technology Consulting Leader

Projects

RAG-Based Validation System & Agentic QA Workflows

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Summary

Designed and deployed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system integrated with Azure OpenAI and enterprise Snowflake layers for automated QA and code validation.

Metadata-Driven Cloud Data Platform Modernization

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Summary

Architected and modernized enterprise-scale cloud data platforms using Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake.

Enterprise Big Data SQL Transformation Framework

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Summary

Developed robust big data architectures and scalable SQL transformation frameworks for global enterprise analytics platforms.

Work

Ernst & Young (EY)

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Manager, Data & Analytics

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Spearheaded data & analytics initiatives, leading the design and implementation of scalable cloud data platforms and AI solutions for high-volume enterprise workloads.

Highlights

Designed and implemented robust Snowflake-based analytical data models, optimizing performance and scalability for high-volume enterprise workloads.

Developed and deployed automated data pipelines leveraging Snowflake Tasks and Streams, enhancing data orchestration and transformation efficiency across critical business processes.

Engineered and enforced secure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models, ensuring granular and controlled access to sensitive enterprise data.

Successfully integrated Azure OpenAI solutions with structured Snowflake data layers, enabling advanced Generative AI capabilities for critical business use cases.

Pioneered the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based validation systems and agentic workflows, significantly improving automated QA and code validation processes.

Directed cross-functional engineering teams in the successful delivery of scalable, cloud-native data architectures, driving innovation and efficiency.

Fractal Analytics

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Senior Product Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Led the delivery of Azure-based big data architectures and enterprise analytics solutions, designing scalable SQL transformation frameworks and collaborating with stakeholders.

Highlights

Delivered robust Azure-based big data architectures and comprehensive enterprise analytics solutions, enhancing data processing capabilities for key clients.

Architected scalable SQL-based transformation frameworks, improving data integration and processing efficiency for large datasets.

Partnered with key stakeholders to implement enterprise-grade analytical systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and data quality standards.

Optimized data processing workflows and ETL pipelines, reducing latency and improving data availability for critical business intelligence applications.

Accenture

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Tech Lead

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Led the development of enterprise data processing modules and reusable architecture components, improving system performance and mentoring engineering teams across large-scale delivery programs.

Highlights

Developed and implemented enterprise-grade data processing modules and reusable architectural components, enhancing system scalability and maintainability for client solutions.

Optimized system performance and streamlined the development lifecycle, leading to significant efficiency gains and improved project delivery timelines.

Mentored and guided engineering teams across multiple large-scale delivery programs, fostering technical growth and ensuring successful project execution.

Contributed to the successful delivery of complex data solutions for key clients, consistently meeting stringent performance and reliability requirements.

Education

Mumbai University

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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B.E. Computer Science Grade:

Certificates

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft

ITIL Foundation

ITIL

Skills

Snowflake

Warehousing, RBAC, Tasks, Streams, Performance Optimization, Data Modeling.

Azure AI

Azure OpenAI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI Workflows, Generative AI.

Microsoft Data Platform

Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, PySpark.

Big Data Technologies

Apache Spark, Apache Kafka.

Databases & SQL

Advanced SQL, Data Modeling.

Cloud & Data Management

Cloud Architecture, Data Governance, Cost Optimization, Automation-first Pipelines, ETL, Data Orchestration.

Leadership & Project Management

Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management.

Software Engineering Practices

Solution Architecture, Automated QA, Code Validation, System Performance Optimization, Development Lifecycle Efficiency.