SUS Sai Lakshmi User
@ssailakshmiuser
Strategic data and cloud transformation leader driving scalable analytics and cost optimization.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic data and cloud transformation leader with 17 years of experience modernizing large-scale data platforms across retail, delivering multi-petabyte scalability and sub-5-second insights.
I architected unified cloud-native data platforms, led global teams, and instituted DevOps and governance frameworks that drove 50%+ cost optimizations, reduced manual effort by 60%, and accelerated customer onboarding.
I champion innovation in AI and MLOps—building conversational insight platforms, scalable data APIs, and enterprise-grade security and disaster recovery—while partnering with product teams to influence roadmaps.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Director, Data Architecture
Symphony AI
Oct 2016 - Nov 2025 (9 years 1 month)
Led cloud-native data architecture and migration of flagship retail products to a unified enterprise data lake, achieving 50% cost reduction and improving interactive runtimes by 60%. Built scalable data APIs, MLOps pipelines, and modular onboarding that reduced deployment time to three weeks.
Data Consultant
Symphony EYC
Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years 6 months)
Designed analytical products and optimized performance across retail solutions, improving analytics efficiency and product delivery for retail clients.
Engineering Consultant
Paramount Consulting
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)
Built a data mart and developed behavioral segmentation for loyalty programs to improve customer targeting and campaign effectiveness.
Senior Software Engineer
Tesco HSC
Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 (6 months)
Developed data models and analytics for campaign management to support targeted marketing and reporting needs.
Led a 15-member team supporting retail data workflows and reporting systems, improving operational reliability and support processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIIndian Institute of Management Indore
Executive Program, Digital Transformation
Completed an executive program in Digital Transformation at IIM Indore in December 2024.
KPMG
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Improvement
Attained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from KPMG in October 2023.
TAThe University of Texas at Austin
Postgraduate Program, Data Science & Business Analytics
Completed the Postgraduate Program in Data Science & Business Analytics in March 2021 focusing on data science and business analytics techniques.
SUSSN College of Engineering, Anna University
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, graduating in May 2007.
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