Bio
Vijaya Kumar Guntumadugu is a seasoned DW/AI/ML Lead Engineer with over 19 years of experience in data architecture, analytics, and machine learning. Currently based in Plano, Texas, he specializes in Azure cloud technologies, machine learning engineering, and enterprise data solutions. As an experienced Azure BI professional, Vijaya has demonstrated expertise in implementing comprehensive data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake technologies. His technical proficiency extends to machine learning engineering, where he leverages Python, Spark, SQL, and various ML frameworks including Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, and NLTK to develop innovative solutions. Throughout his career, Vijaya has led significant projects for notable organizations including Evicore Franklin, Texas Capital Bank, and PPG Pittsburgh. At Evicore Healthcare, he played a crucial role in implementing BI analytics solutions for their medical benefits management platform serving over 500 physicians and 1,200 clinicians. His work at Texas Capital Bank focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) implementations, while at PPG he led the development of their Selling Machine project. Vijaya holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications from Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India. His professional achievements include receiving the All-rounder award for technical support across delivery units, the Super Energizer award for team leadership, and the Orange award for providing training and establishing ETL frameworks across different projects. With a proven track record in data architecture design, cloud migration, and machine learning implementation, Vijaya continues to drive innovation in data engineering and analytics solutions while maintaining a strong focus on business value delivery and technical excellence.