Vijay Sista
About Vijay Sista
Vijay Sista is a Lead BI Developer at Travelport, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in business intelligence, having previously held positions at Capgemini, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and other companies, and he specializes in Cognos technologies.
Current Role at Travelport
Vijay Sista serves as the Lead BI Developer at Travelport, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from Langley, Berkshire, where he is responsible for leading business intelligence initiatives. His role involves developing and managing BI solutions that support the company's strategic objectives. He has extensive experience in the field, focusing on creating effective reporting tools and visualizations.
Previous Experience at Capgemini
Before joining Travelport, Vijay worked at Capgemini as a Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2014 in Pune. During his four years there, he contributed to various projects, enhancing his skills in business intelligence and analytics. His experience at Capgemini laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the BI sector.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Sista earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics from Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Airoli, from 1999 to 2004. His educational background supports his technical expertise in developing Cognos Transformer Cubes, Active Reports, and RAVE Visualizations. He has hands-on experience with Cognos TM1 and Dynamic Cubes, which are critical in his current role.
Career Progression and Roles
Vijay's career spans multiple roles in the technology sector. He began as a DB Programmer at Comsoft Infotech Pvt Ltd in 2006, followed by positions at Merrill Lynch India Technology Services and Tech Mahindra. He later served as a Technology Specialist at Cognizant Technology Solutions and as a Software Engineer at Mastek Ltd. This diverse experience across various companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in business intelligence and reporting.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Vijay specializes in developing reporting solutions and has a strong focus on auditing and developing Service Center and Service Manager Desk Reports. He handles the migration of Cognos TM1 cubes and provides production support activities. Additionally, he is responsible for mentoring junior associates, sharing his knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth.