Shivaram Challa

Enterprise Platform Architect & Cloud Data Engineer

Building scalable data platforms, enterprise integrations, automation systems, and modern cloud solutions with over 20 years of experience across data architecture, platform engineering, and software development.

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About

I specialize in building data-centric platforms that help organizations integrate, manage, and leverage information effectively at enterprise scale.

My background spans enterprise data architecture, master data management, ETL/ELT engineering, system integration, automation, and platform modernization across legal, telecommunications, utilities, and marketing technology industries.

Currently, my focus is evolving toward modern cloud engineering, Azure-based data platforms, DevOps automation, AI-assisted software development, and productivity systems.

20+
Years Experience
28+
Downstream Systems
1.2PB
Data Platform Scale

Core Expertise

Enterprise Data Architecture

  • Master Data Management
  • Data Warehousing
  • Dimensional Modeling
  • Data Governance
  • Metadata Strategy

Cloud & Platform Engineering

  • Azure
  • Azure DevOps
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code

Integration & Automation

  • ETL / ELT
  • REST APIs
  • Message Queues
  • Workflow Automation
  • Enterprise Service Bus

Data Engineering

  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • Hadoop
  • Python
  • Data Quality

Software Development

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • C#
  • .NET
  • Automation Tooling

Leadership & Delivery

  • Agile / Scrum
  • Technical Leadership
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Alignment

Selected Experience

Hogan Lovells

Data Architect

2016 – Present
  • Leading enterprise Data Integration Hub (DIH) serving as the centralized integration backbone supporting 28+ downstream business-critical systems across global operations.
  • Designed and implemented Master Data Management (MDM) platform for enterprise-wide data governance, quality, and consistency.
  • Architected automated user provisioning workflow integrating Workday onboarding data with Active Directory and Elite 3E, enabling seamless downstream system access and reducing manual provisioning time.
  • Led Agile/SCRUM transformation initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and establishing modern delivery practices.
  • Delivered ad-hoc analytical solutions for partner-level stakeholders using Python and Excel, translating complex business requirements into actionable insights.
  • Directed vendor relationships and technical coordination for platform modernization initiatives.

Merkle

Lead Data Engineer

2013 – 2016
  • Led technical architecture and operational management of 1.2PB Hadoop-based data lake supporting enterprise-scale marketing analytics.
  • Designed and implemented automation frameworks reducing operational overhead and improving data pipeline reliability.
  • Managed cross-functional engineering teams delivering high-availability data platforms.
  • Built ETL/ELT systems processing billions of records for Fortune 500 client campaigns.

Lockheed Martin

Senior Data Engineer

2004 – 2013
  • Architected enterprise data warehouse (EDW) for utilities sector supporting mission-critical operational intelligence.
  • Designed high-availability integration systems ensuring 99.9%+ uptime for energy distribution platforms.
  • Led implementation of dimensional data models and metadata-driven ETL frameworks.
  • Established data quality and governance practices for regulated industry environments.

Selected Initiatives

Enterprise Data Integration Hub (DIH)

Platform leadership for centralized integration backbone serving as enterprise-wide data integration standard, supporting identity management, MDM, and cross-system orchestration.

Rebuilding Together DC Area – Financial Modeling Initiative

Volunteered through Hogan Lovells to develop financial modeling solution supporting nonprofit CEO and board decision-making for property acquisition strategy and long-term planning.

Identity & Onboarding Automation

Automated enterprise user provisioning integrating Workday, Active Directory, and Elite 3E with downstream system access management.

Azure Cloud Engineering Journey

Ongoing modernization toward cloud-native architectures, DevOps automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

AI-Assisted Development & Productivity Systems

Building modern productivity applications and exploring AI-enhanced software engineering workflows.

Currently Exploring

Azure Data Engineering
Terraform & Infrastructure Automation
Azure DevOps & CI/CD
React & Modern Web Development
AI-Assisted Development
Productivity Systems
Cloud-Native Architecture