PARAG SUNIL VHORA

Engineering Program Manager | Data Systems & AI
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6+
Years Experience
20+
Data Flows Integrated
75%
ETL Load Time Reduction
3.8
GPA (M.S. Engineering)

About Me

A results-driven Engineering Program Manager combining 6+ years of experience in data systems engineering, automation, and program delivery across Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, and Cognizant. Proven ability to bridge technical architecture with business priorities, driving scalable solutions, optimizing operations, and enabling stakeholder success across complex enterprise ecosystems.

Technical Skills

Program & Project Management

  • Agile/Scrum
  • JIRA
  • Workfront
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • ServiceNow

Data & Cloud Systems

  • AWS & Azure
  • Databricks
  • Informatica
  • Apache NiFi
  • Airflow & PySpark

Automation & Scripting

  • Python & SQL
  • C#
  • API Integrations
  • Process Automation

Analytics & Reporting

  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Databricks SQL
  • Oracle & MySQL

Collaboration Tools

  • GitHub
  • Confluence
  • SharePoint
  • Cross-functional Leadership

Professional Experience

Deloitte USI
Data Systems & Program Manager (AI & Data Engineering)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025
  • Spearheaded enterprise-scale data systems modernization on AWS and Azure for power & utilities clients, integrating 20+ data flows across business units for regulatory compliance and operational visibility
  • Partnered with leadership across Customer Success and Engineering to translate strategic requirements into technical solutions and measurable outcomes
  • Designed and deployed a PySpark automation utility in Databricks that reduced ETL load times by 75%, saving 100+ hours/month in monitoring and manual effort
  • Led a 5-member cross-functional engineering team to deliver critical data modules with <1% defect rate, improving system reliability and data accuracy across reporting layers
  • Managed Agile delivery cycles, sprint planning, backlog grooming, risk tracking, and stakeholder reporting using JIRA and ADO Boards
  • Collaborated with business and DevOps teams to design reusable automation frameworks in C# and Python, streamlining workflows firm-wide
Tech Mahindra
Senior Software Engineer – Data Modernization Programs
June 2021 – Dec 2021
  • Directed the redesign of data platform architecture for a global pharmaceutical client, addressing latency and scalability issues in legacy ETL systems
  • Built a reusable ETL orchestration framework (25+ pipelines), resulting in 200+ hours/month saved in operational processing
  • Conducted UAT, demos, and client code reviews, improving visibility and traceability across development sprints
  • Automated historical data ingestion from 10+ enterprise applications, enabling seamless integration and accelerating reporting turnaround
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Programmer Analyst – Data Engineering
Nov 2018 – Jun 2021
  • Supported data warehouse development and optimization for life sciences domain clients, ensuring 99.9% data accuracy and timely delivery of analytics reports
  • Developed complex Informatica mappings and performance tuning scripts, reducing ETL runtime by 40%
  • Collaborated with QA and business analysts to standardize validation frameworks, improving release reliability

Key Projects

Production Forecasting & Scheduling Optimization
San José State University
Spring 2025
  • Built and validated demand forecasting models (classical + advanced research-based) with MAD performance testing, generating 5-week forecasts for five product lines
  • Designed a capacity and scheduling framework integrating BOM, routings, setup/downtime, and cost constraints, reducing cycle time and backorder risks
  • Delivered recommendations for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and improved machine utilization, presented in a 10-page technical report to management

Education

Master of Science in Engineering Management
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Jan 2025 - Present | GPA: 3.8/4.00
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, India
August 2014 - May 2018

Leadership & Campus Engagement

Secretary, International Student Organization (ISO), SJSU Managed communications, coordinated events, and maintained records to support 300+ international students
Vice President, Rotaract Club & Robotics Club (RCOEM) Led 100+ students in technical workshops and 150+ volunteers in community service events, driving both innovation and social impact