Akash Kar
Courbevoie
Summary
Technical Data Architect and Data Product owner with 11 years of experience in BI application development, ETL, cloud engineering, and data analytics. Expertise in data modeling and storytelling, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data solutions across retail, FMCG, media, and healthcare sectors. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful management of cross-functional teams and innovative project execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Data Integration Product Owner
Pernod Ricard SA
Paris
05.2025 - Current
- Owned product vision and roadmap for global integration platform delivering ERP, SaaS Application and API into Snowflake Data products using Azure Cloud.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize product features.
- Enabled varied ingestion frequencies, including CDC and batch, to meet business needs.
- Collaborated with data and ML/AI engineers to define requirements and prioritize features.
- Standardized reusable ingestion frameworks, reducing engineering effort and enhancing onboarding speed.
- Integrated automated quality checks and proactive support into workflows.
- Scaled ingestion capabilities across multiple geographies while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Contributed as member of architectural board to define new features in data strategy.
- Deployed a POC on AI WebApp Chatbot based on documentation management.
- Managed €1.5 million budget, covering both operational and capital expenditures.
Technical Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (LVMH, Sephora, LVMH Beauty Tech)
Paris
01.2018 - 05.2025
- Designed scalable data models and optimized workflows, reducing reporting latency by 20%.
- Implemented real-time data streaming using pub/sub and automated workflows with cloud functions.
- Delivered advanced analytics dashboards via Power BI and GCP Looker to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Migrated legacy systems to modern platforms, decreasing annual costs.
- Managed 10 cross-functional team members across multiple geographies, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Coordinated with various stakeholders and offshore teams to align project goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and solutions.
- Estimated time and cost for project requests in line with database user needs.
- Created MDX scripts and SSAS cubes to enhance advanced analytics capabilities.
Data Engineer/Data Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (NBCU,Nielsen)
USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed SQL views and stored procedures, enhancing data retrieval and processing efficiency.
- Migrated IBM DataStage workflows and optimized batch scripts for improved system performance.
- Designed QlikView dashboards, delivering actionable insights aligned with business objectives.
- Conducted R&D on innovative data analytics solutions to meet evolving business needs.
Data Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (Cigna TT)
USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created ETL pipelines using IBM DataStage and SSIS, ensuring efficient data integration.
- Conducted statistical analyses, delivering business reports that supported strategic planning.
- Managed SLA compliance and performed high-quality technical support for data systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
06.2014
Skills
- Data Warehousing
- Data Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Data Architect
- Data integration
- Google/Azure Cloud Platform
- Big Query/Snowflake
- Airflow/Terraform
- Pub/Sub
- API Data Ingestion
- Python/Java
- SQL
- MDX Query
- Data Visualization
- Power BI
- QlikView/Qlik Sense/IBM Cognos
- ETL
- IBM DataStage/SSIS
- Data Modeling/SSAS
- Domain Knowledge Retail/FMCG
- Agile methodolgies
- R&D/POC
- Project Estimation
- Technical Support SLA Management
- Product and Backlog Management
- Client Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Product vision
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
Certification
- Design Thinking Data Warehouse
- Google Cloud Platform – Data Engineer
- Agile Delivery
- Data Visualization using QlikView/Qlik Sense
Languages
- English, Bilingual or Proficient (C1)
- French, Elementary (A2)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Not actively lookingWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
€80000/yr - €100000/yrTimeline
Global Data Integration Product Owner
Pernod Ricard SA
05.2025 - Current
Technical Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (LVMH, Sephora, LVMH Beauty Tech)
01.2018 - 05.2025
Data Engineer/Data Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (NBCU,Nielsen)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Data Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (Cigna TT)
01.2015 - 01.2017