About The Data Arch
Bridging the gap between data architecture theory and real-world implementation
Welcome to my corner of the data universe! I'm Nitesh Chand Sharma, a passionate data solution architect with over 18 years of experience designing and implementing data solutions that drive business value. This blog is where I share practical insights, lessons learned, and best practices from my journey in the data world.
🚀 My Journey
Data Solution Architect
2020 – Present
Leading enterprise-scale data architecture programs across financial services, healthcare, and public sector domains. Specialized in designing secure, scalable data platforms on Azure and AWS. Driving adoption of modern paradigms like Data Mesh, Data Vault, event-driven architecture, and reference data management.
Key Highlights:
- Architected end-to-end Security Master Data Platform using Azure-native services
- Led modernization of large-scale Rx Platform including migration to Data Vault on Delta Lake
- Implemented Lambda Architecture and introduced strategic ingestion patterns
- Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data workloads
- Acted as architecture bridge between product, platform, and engineering teams
Cloud & Data Architect
2018 – 2020
Designed and delivered cloud-native data platforms, driving legacy modernization and greenfield development using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and more. Migrated on-prem systems to the cloud, introduced meta-driven ingestion frameworks, and integrated advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.
Key Highlights:
- Delivered a unified data platform with real-time ingestion from CRM systems
- Proposed and deployed data-driven child safety prediction models using clustering algorithms
- Developed meta-driven ingestion and transformation frameworks for 20% faster onboarding
- Defined data governance layers and designed scalable data zones on cloud
Senior Data Engineer & Technical Lead
2016 – 2018
Led high-throughput ETL pipelines, performance tuning, and BI architecture for enterprise reporting environments. Built optimized data warehouses and drove the migration of legacy systems to more modern, performant platforms.
Key Highlights:
- Delivered 3000+ reports/day using optimized stored procedures and ETL flows
- Reduced report execution time by 30% with stored procedure refactoring
- Automated SSAS deployment and ETL monitoring for critical reports
- Mentored engineering teams in Agile environments and ensured delivery cadence
BI & Data Consultant
2013 – 2016
Architected and implemented integrated OLAP and ETL systems across retail and enterprise applications. Focused on building data integration layers between ERP, POS, and CRM platforms, while developing SSRS dashboards and data pipelines that fueled decision-making.
Key Highlights:
- Developed end-to-end OLAP environment integrating data from multiple source systems
- Automated reporting and reduced manual effort by 20%
- Implemented real-time replication logic and built a self-service reporting framework
- Provided L2/L3 data support and training across global geographies
Entrepreneur & Data Architect
2012 – 2014
Founded and ran a product-based business while also implementing ERP, data transformation, and BI reporting systems. Built custom SQL-based solutions for sales and finance dashboards. Managed both technical and business operations.
Key Highlights:
- Implemented ERP with custom SSIS pipelines for ingestion and report generation
- Built SSRS dashboards for order tracking, finance, and delivery status
- Delivered 30+ client projects and scaled business across multiple geographies
- Achieved ₹1 Cr+ in sales within 2 years through process automation and data analytics
Data Support & Analytics Specialist
2007 – 2012
Owned full lifecycle of application support, customer onboarding, training, and data analytics reporting. Focused on product implementation, ETL troubleshooting, and dashboard creation in the CRM/ERP space.
Key Highlights:
- Delivered technical training and implemented support workflows for enterprise BI tools
- Automated data extraction and reporting using SQL & Crystal Reports
- Conducted system health monitoring and escalated production issues in global environments
- Helped design and implement custom data solutions across verticals like retail and manufacturing
Technical Expertise
🏗️ Data Architecture
☁️ Cloud Platforms
⚙️ Data Engineering
📊 Analytics & BI
Areas of Expertise
🏗️ Enterprise Data Architecture
- Modern data architecture patterns
- Data mesh and domain-driven design
- Event-driven architectures
- Cloud-native data platforms
☁️ Cloud Data Solutions
- Azure & AWS data services
- Cloud migration strategies
- Serverless data processing
- Multi-cloud architectures
⚙️ Data Engineering & DevOps
- CI/CD for data workloads
- Real-time data processing
- Performance optimization
- Data quality frameworks
📊 Data Management & Governance
- Master data management
- Metadata management
- Data governance frameworks
- Reference data strategies
My Philosophy
🎯 Practical Solutions
I believe in sharing real-world solutions that work, not just theoretical concepts. Every post is backed by hands-on experience and practical implementation across diverse industries.
🚀 Continuous Learning
The data landscape evolves rapidly. I stay current with emerging technologies and share insights about what's working in the field today, from traditional BI to modern data mesh architectures.
🤝 Community First
Data architecture is a team sport. I believe in building communities, sharing knowledge, and helping others succeed in their data journeys through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
Let's Connect
Have questions about data architecture? Want to discuss a specific challenge? Feel free to reach out!