Siva Venkatasamy
About Siva Venkatasamy
Siva Venkatasamy is an Engineer Leader with over two decades of experience in IT strategy and analytical solutions. He currently leads the Data Practice at Altimetrik and has held various engineering and consulting roles across multiple global locations.
Current Role at Altimetrik
Siva Venkatasamy currently serves as an Engineer Leader at Altimetrik, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads the Data Practice and collaborates with Ancestry. His responsibilities include overseeing data analytics initiatives and ensuring the delivery of effective analytical solutions. His leadership is characterized by a focus on innovation and strategic direction within the data domain.
Previous Experience in IT and Consulting
Siva has over two decades of experience in the IT sector, having held various roles across multiple organizations and countries. He worked as a Senior Technical Architect at Société Générale for one year in Bangalore, India. His career includes positions such as Director at Visa in Bengaluru, Senior BI Consultant at Frontline in the United Kingdom, and Sr. DWH Consultant at Highways Agency. His diverse experience spans consulting roles at Systech Solutions and Calvin Klein, among others.
Educational Background
Siva Venkatasamy holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from The Open University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. This educational foundation supports his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Expertise in Data and Engineering Leadership
With a strong passion for delivering analytical solutions, Siva possesses extensive expertise in engineering leadership roles. His experience includes managing data warehousing and business intelligence initiatives, as well as developing IT strategies. His work has spanned various global locations, enhancing his ability to lead diverse teams and projects effectively.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Siva's career timeline includes significant positions at various organizations. He began as a Sr Engineer at Engineers India Limited from 1995 to 1998, followed by roles at Systech Solutions and Calvin Klein. He transitioned to the technology sector with positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions and PayPal, where he served as an Architecture/BI Manager. His roles have consistently involved leadership and strategic oversight in data and engineering.