Mahesh Gudivada
About Mahesh Gudivada
Mahesh Gudivada is a Principal Data Engineer and System Architect with extensive experience in data engineering, big data solutions, and data security compliance. He has held various roles at notable companies, including GHX, EY, and Ushur, and possesses a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Current Role at Ushur
Mahesh Gudivada serves as Principal Data Engineer and System Architect at Ushur since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing data solutions that enhance the company's operational capabilities. His responsibilities include overseeing data architecture and engineering processes, ensuring that data systems align with business objectives.
Professional Experience
Mahesh has a diverse professional background. He worked as a Lead Data Engineer at GHX since 2023, and prior to that, he held the position of Senior Data Engineer in Cyber Security at EY for seven years. His experience also includes roles as a Big Data Developer at UnitedHealth Group and as a Lead Big Data Engineer at HanuInnoTech.com. Earlier in his career, he interned at Sigma Designs and GetInsured, and worked as a Technical Program Manager at Verizon.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Gudivada holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from GMR Institute of Technology, completed in 2011. He further advanced his education with two Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering, one from San Diego State University in 2013 and another from San Jose State University in 2015. Additionally, he completed the Harvard Senior Program through Harvard Business School Online in 2018.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mahesh is skilled in various technical tools and programming languages essential for data engineering. He utilizes containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker, and is proficient in programming languages including Python, C, Java, and SQL. He has experience with cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure, and works with databases including MongoDB, Postgres, and Cassandra.
Data Security and Compliance Expertise
Mahesh has expertise in implementing data security compliance and regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and FedRAMP. His strong background in data governance and master data management supports his role in ensuring that data practices meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.