Sujay Kulkarni
About Sujay Kulkarni
Sujay Kulkarni is a Senior Engineering Manager specializing in Data Infrastructure at Climate, where he has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in data engineering roles at companies such as Apple, Malwarebytes, and GoPro, he focuses on creating sustainable solutions through innovative data strategies.
Current Role at Climate Corporation
Sujay Kulkarni serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for Data Infrastructure at Climate Corporation since 2021. In this role, he leads the development of core data infrastructure that supports digital farming solutions. His work focuses on managing data for a billion acres, emphasizing the importance of data in agricultural practices. Kulkarni's leadership aims to create a smart workforce by promoting innovative thinking to enhance sustainability within the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his current position, Sujay Kulkarni held several roles in data engineering across various companies. He worked at Apple as a Senior Data Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and previously as a Data Engineer from 2009 to 2012. He also served as a Lead Big Data Engineer at Malwarebytes from 2016 to 2017 and later as Senior Manager, Data Engineering - Data & AI from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes a role as a Senior Data Engineer at GoPro from 2014 to 2015 and as Manager, Data Engineering - IDEA at Capital Group from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Sujay Kulkarni completed his high school education at Sainik School, Bijapur, where he studied Science. He then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Automotive Engineering, from Visvesvaraya Technological University. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Information Technology from the National Institute of Information Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in data engineering.
Expertise in Data Infrastructure
Sujay Kulkarni has expertise in building resilient, scalable, and modern data platforms in the cloud. He focuses on strategizing and transforming data into actionable insights that support long-term organizational success. His work emphasizes the importance of data management and infrastructure in driving innovation and efficiency within the companies he has worked for.
Early Career Experience
Sujay Kulkarni began his career as a Customer Service Manager at ICICI Lombard in 2006. He then transitioned to a Software Engineer role at Infosys from 2007 to 2009 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in data engineering and management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technology and customer service.