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About Me..

Hey there! I'm Vinodh. I have many years of experience dealing with data and have worked in Terabyte scaled environments. I am an Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer thrice and have earned 15 certifications on both Azure and in AWS data. I hold a Master's degree in computer applications and PG Diploma in data science from IIIT-B. I am passionate about architecting data and their transformations with cloud which can provide actionable and meaningful insights.

Experience

Experience

I build governed data platforms that scale.

Principal Data Architect / Data Engineering CoE Lead

JMAN Group

Jun 2025 - Present

Remote

  • Leading architecture direction for large-scale data programs.
  • Driving Fabric, Databricks, and modern engineering patterns.

Azure Data Architect

Agilisium Consulting

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023

India

  • Built lakehouse and end-to-end platform architecture.
  • Shaped delivery standards across engineering and analytics teams.

Senior Engineer

AstraZeneca

Aug 2015 - Mar 2022

Greater Chennai Area

  • Delivered resilient data engineering systems.
  • Worked in enterprise environments with strict operational expectations.

Senior Consultant

Mindtree

Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

India

  • Consulted across delivery and technical design.
  • Worked on platform and integration-heavy programs.

Database Developer

EXELA TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES

Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

India

  • Built early career depth in database design and delivery.
  • Established a foundation in data-centric problem solving.

Microsoft MVP, MCT, and certified cloud specialist

Recognition

Across the recent years

Azure, AWS, Fabric

  • 15+ certifications across Microsoft and AWS ecosystems.
  • Recognized for community work, mentoring, and technical leadership.

Certifications

Rotating credential stack showcasing certifications, awards, and licenses across Microsoft, AWS, and data engineering.

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DP-700: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Issued Mar 2025

Credential ID 875962

Skills: Microsoft Fabric

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Microsoft

PL-300: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Issued Dec 2024

Skills: Microsoft Power BI

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Microsoft

DP-600: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Issued Jul 2024

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Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Issued Oct 2023

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Microsoft MVP Award

Issued Jan 2024

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DP-203: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Issued Mar 2024

Skills: Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, +2 skills

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DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

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Microsoft

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

Issued Jun 2021

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Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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QGLUE Strategic Design & Innovation

Certificate Program in Design Thinking

Credential ID DTBC001

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Big data fundamentals

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Cognitive Class

Big Data 101 - Cognitive Class

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AXELOS Global Best Practice

ITILV3 Foundation

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Microsoft

Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

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Microsoft

Microsoft certified technology specialist: SQL Server

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Heavy ETL on a Budget: Using Shortcuts to Keep Data Accessible After Pausing Your High-Power Capacity

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announcementMay 2025

Announcement

Update: I’m moving back! Following some unresolvable hosting issues at vinsdata.in, I have decided to return to this blog site for now. Stay tuned for new posts and data platform insights right here. This blogsite has been moved to new address. All the new blogs & articles going forward will be published directly in the […]

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Mirrored SQL Databases in Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Fabric introduces a seamless way to bring your existing Azure SQL Database or SQL Server data into the unified Fabric platform through Mirrored SQL Databases. This capability enables realtime analytics and integration with Fabric services without the need for complex ETL pipelines or data duplication. What is a Mirrored SQL Database? A mirrored database […]

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