Ani Panda
About Ani Panda
Ani Panda is a Principal Database Engineer/Architect/Admin currently working at Clearwater Analytics in Bellevue, Washington. With extensive experience in database management and cloud architecture, he has held key positions at companies such as Wilbur-Ellis, Microsoft, and Sprint, and possesses a strong foundation in AI/ML data operations.
Current Role at Clearwater Analytics
Ani Panda serves as the Principal Database Engineer/Architect/Admin at Clearwater Analytics since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing database architecture and engineering efforts, ensuring the efficient management and utilization of data resources. His work contributes to the company's analytics solutions, supporting clients in making informed financial decisions.
Previous Experience in Database Management
Before joining Clearwater Analytics, Ani Panda held several significant positions in database management. He worked at Redbox Automated Retail, LLC as Principal Big Data Engineer from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as Sr. Manager - Principal Architect for Marketing DW/BI at Sprint from 2010 to 2014. His career also includes a role as Senior Solution Manager at Microsoft from 2008 to 2010, and as Decision Support Manager at Wilbur-Ellis Company from 2003 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Ani Panda possesses a strong foundation in AI/ML data operations, which complements his extensive experience in data engineering. His expertise includes developing enterprise cloud architecture, standards, and frameworks with a focus on data governance and master data management. He is skilled in various deployment mechanisms and frameworks, including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Ani Panda has a deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of Google Cloud Platform compared to AWS, particularly in the context of big data. He has conducted extensive proof of concept work in Google Cloud Platform, focusing on solutions using BigQuery and Cloud Functions. Additionally, he holds the copyright for a SQL code generation engine for ETL/ELT processes applicable to various systems.
Career Background and Timeline
Ani Panda's career spans several decades and includes diverse roles in database engineering and architecture. He began his career as a Database Solutions Architect at Birlasoft from 1992 to 1995 in New Delhi, India. He later worked as a Principal Consultant at various companies from 1996 to 2002 in Portland, Oregon. His extensive experience includes working with very large databases (VLDB) exceeding 500 TB, utilizing technologies such as Redshift, SQL Server, Postgres, Snowflake, and BigQuery.