Surenther Selvaraj
Principal Data Engineer • Fidelity Investments

Architecting Enterprise
Data Ecosystems & Modern Cloud Platforms

Over 18 years of expertise translating complex enterprise demands into high-performance cloud data platforms, automated Python pipelines, and cutting-edge Power BI & AWS architectures. Leading global technical execution for top financial institutions.

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Years Enterprise Experience
Pioneering Data & BI solutions
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Years with Fidelity Investments
Architecting mission-critical data systems
Cloud Modernization
AWS & Power BI Migration
Transforming legacy enterprise pipelines
M.S.
Data Science Candidate
Bellevue University (Exp. 2027)

Bridging Enterprise Strategy & Cloud Data Modernization

Dedicated to engineering high-availability data backbones, transforming monolithic reporting systems into nimble cloud-native pipelines, and fostering global engineering synergy.

Scalable Cloud Architectures

Designing elastic, fault-tolerant data ecosystems on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Spearheading the migration from legacy infrastructure to cloud-first paradigms utilizing Python microservices and distributed storage.

AWS Cloud Data Lake Architecture Microservices

Modern BI & Analytics Modernization

Over a decade of end-to-end dashboard design and reporting transformations. Transitioning enterprise reporting landscapes into intuitive, real-time analytics with Power BI, custom web embeds, and optimized semantic layers.

Power BI WebFOCUS SAP BusinessObjects

Global Technical Leadership

Managing complex, multi-time-zone delivery lifecycles between onshore product architects and offshore engineering teams. Aligning C-suite vision with agile sprint execution to guarantee rock-solid deliverables.

Onshore/Offshore Leadership Agile Architecture Stakeholder Roadmaps

Technical Mastery & Tech Stack

A comprehensive overview of production-grade tools, languages, platforms, and frameworks leveraged across 18+ years of enterprise engineering.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud migration of enterprise data pipelines, S3 storage architectures, serverless execution, and cloud security compliance.

S3LambdaCloudWatchCloud Migration

Microsoft Power BI

Enterprise Analytics & Modeling

Advanced data modeling, DAX calculations, interactive executive dashboards, and enterprise report migration from legacy suites.

DAXPower BI ServiceData ModelingInteractive KPIs

Information Builders WebFOCUS

Enterprise Reporting Suite

15+ years deep architecture, report development, mobile dashboards, portal integration, and customized HTML/JS user interfaces.

Enterprise ReportsDashboard DesignPortal Integration

Python Data Engineering

Scripting & Data Pipelines

Engineered robust ETL workflows, automated data ingestion, validation scripts, cloud microservices, and analytical data wrangling.

Data PipelinesAutomationETLScripting

JavaScript & Web Frontend

UI & Custom Visualizations

Seamless integration of modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery) with reporting engines for bespoke client interfaces.

JavaScript ES6+HTML5 / CSS3jQueryResponsive UI

Oracle & MS SQL Server

Relational Databases & Warehousing

Complex query tuning, stored procedures, schema design, relational modeling, and enterprise data warehouse integration.

Oracle DatabaseMicrosoft SQL ServerSQL TuningWarehousing

DevOps & CI/CD Delivery

Automated Deployment

Continuous deployment and code management pipelines, automated linting, test verification, and automated build artifact generation.

GitHub ActionsJenkinsVersion ControlRelease Mgmt

BusinessObjects & Crystal Reports

Enterprise Reporting

Comprehensive background supporting SAP BusinessObjects (BO), universe configuration, and pixel-perfect Crystal Reports implementations.

BusinessObjectsCrystal ReportsLegacy Migration

18 Years of Proven Enterprise Impact

A track record of technical evolution — progressing from core reporting developer to Principal Data Engineer overseeing modern cloud ecosystems.

Fidelity Investments 08/2015 — 12/2021

Senior Software Engineer (Senior WebFOCUS Developer)

Durham, North Carolina, USA

Led end-to-end design and engineering of enterprise WebFOCUS reporting suites, executive dashboards, and interactive portals. Engineered customized user interfaces by fusing WebFOCUS with core web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.

  • Engineered bespoke web dashboards integrating analytical datasets with responsive frontends.
  • Conducted technical feasibility studies and translated intricate business rules into scalable technical specifications.
  • Managed global workflows and daily status alignments between onshore business groups and offshore development pods.
WebFOCUS JavaScript HTML5/CSS3 jQuery Oracle SQL Server
Amtex Systems 01/2015 — 08/2015

Business Intelligence Consultant

New York, NY, USA

Delivered healthcare BI systems utilizing WebFOCUS. Built interactive analytics and mobile-optimized dashboards for clinical and administrative stakeholders. Engineered Proofs of Concept (POCs) integrating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Delegated daily tasks and managed offshore developers.

Healthcare BI WebFOCUS Mobile Dashboards Team Management
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) 08/2012 — 12/2014

Associate — Projects

Chennai, India

Partnered with global automotive clients to optimize existing enterprise reporting infrastructure and build new mobile-viewport WebFOCUS reporting suites. Provided effort estimates and maintained strict delivery schedules.

Automotive Domain WebFOCUS Query Optimization Mobile Viewports
Amtex Systems 10/2010 — 08/2012

Senior Executive — Solution Development

Chennai, India

Enabled clients across financial services, automotive, and healthcare to roll out enterprise BI solutions. Traveled across development centers to embed WebFOCUS into existing architectures, building custom web wrappers using JavaScript and jQuery.

Financial Services WebFOCUS SDLC Client Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) 04/2010 — 10/2010

Programmer Analyst

Cochin, Kerala, India

Supported a tier-1 retail client with WebFOCUS reporting enhancements and new dashboard implementations under rigorous SLA schedules.

Retail Analytics WebFOCUS SLA Delivery
Amtex Systems 07/2008 — 03/2010

Executive — Solution Development

Chennai, India

Completed intensive enterprise BI specialization. Serviced aerospace, tech, and retail accounts, crafting automated reporting modules and optimizing legacy codebases.

Aerospace & Tech Reporting Systems ETL
Shakthi InfoSolutions 05/2007 — 07/2008

Analyst Programmer

Chennai, India

Launched professional engineering journey as a Crystal Reports developer for a dental insurance provider. Created complex tabular and analytical reports, managed relational schemas, and upheld strict project delivery timelines.

Crystal Reports SQL Queries Insurance Domain

Architectural Pillars

Key enterprise transformations driven through modern engineering practices, cloud-native patterns, and disciplined data design.

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Enterprise Cloud

Legacy-to-Cloud Migration (AWS & Power BI)

Strategically decoupling legacy reporting servers and transitioning analytical models to AWS infrastructure. Modernizing data consumption through Power BI workspace integration, automated refreshes, and governed role-based security.

Decommissioning legacy technical debt
Optimized DAX formulas & composite semantic models
DirectQuery and scheduled cache optimization
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Data Engineering

Automated Python Cloud Pipelines

Engineering end-to-end Python automation scripts and data workflows. Streamlining ingestion from disparate legacy sources into clean, staged tabular data lake repositories ready for immediate analytics.

High-integrity data validation and automated auditing
Fault-tolerant retry logic & logging mechanisms
Integration with CI/CD deployment channels
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Frontend BI Integration

Custom Web & BI Application Synergy

Pioneering hybrid web applications that combine raw analytical power with bespoke UI design. Embedding enterprise analytics seamlessly inside HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery custom portals for executive presentation.

Responsive mobile-viewport dashboard layouts
Custom client-side event handlers & parameter filtering
High aesthetic standard for C-level presentation
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Delivery Leadership

Cross-Functional & Offshore Direction

Leading globally distributed teams across North America and India. Defining standard operating procedures, architectural guidelines, code review standards, and sprint cadences to maximize team velocity.

Direct daily technical alignment with offshore pods
Accurate level-of-effort (LOE) estimations
Active mentorship and technical knowledge transfer

Education & Certifications

Strong foundations in electrical and electronics engineering, lifelong learning in advanced Data Science, and verified cloud architecture expertise.

In Progress • Expected June 2027

Master of Science in Data Science

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska, USA

Focusing on advanced statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, big data pipelines, distributed computing algorithms, and predictive enterprise analytics.

Completed • 4-Year Full-Time

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics

Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering

Tamil Nadu, India

Rigorous engineering curriculum spanning circuit analysis, signal processing, computational logic, microprocessors, and algorithmic problem solving.

Cloud Certifications

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Credentials

Prior Credentials (Archived)
Prior Credential Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of AWS distributed services, well-architected framework design principles, scalability, fault tolerance, and security architecture.

Prior Credential Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Demonstrated foundational cloud fluency, essential AWS services knowledge, security compliance, cloud economics, and infrastructure fundamentals.

✨ Open for Technical Collaboration & Advisory

Let's Build Scalable
Data Architectures Together

Whether you are looking to modernize legacy enterprise reporting systems, design robust AWS data pipelines, or explore strategic technology initiatives, I am always open to engaging with fellow engineers and industry leaders.

Direct professional connection via official LinkedIn & GitHub channels