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Ashish S.

Ashish S.

Data & AI Architect Building Enterprise-Grade Analytics-Cloud Solution

I'm a data and AI solutions architect with 18+ years of experience helping mid-market companies and scale-ups transform their data infrastructure and unlock AI-driven insights. I specialize in designing and implementing production-ready solutions across the full data stack—from cloud data platforms and ETL pipelines to advanced analytics and generative AI applications. What I Deliver: - AI/ML solutions from proof-of-concept to production deployment - Scalable cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Google Cloud) - Modern data engineering pipelines and lakehouse architectures - Enterprise BI and analytics (Power BI, Tableau, Domo) - End-to-end technical architecture and implementation roadmaps My Approach: I bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution. You get strategic guidance, hands-on architecture, and solutions built for scale - not just prototypes that never make it to production. Core Services: 1. AI & Machine Learning Generative AI applications (RAG, LLM fine-tuning, AI agents) Predictive analytics & forecasting models Document intelligence & automation MLOps and model lifecycle management 2. Cloud Data Platforms Data lake & lakehouse architecture (Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric) Cloud migration and modernization (AWS, Azure, GCP) Real-time data pipelines and streaming analytics Data governance and security frameworks 3. Data Engineering & ETL Modern ETL/ELT pipeline design and optimization Data warehouse modeling and optimization Integration across disparate data sources Performance tuning and cost optimization 4. Business Intelligence & Analytics Power BI, Tableau, and Domo implementations Self-service analytics platforms KPI frameworks and executive dashboards Conversational analytics with AI Representative Projects ✅ AI-Powered Compliance Platform – Built multi-tenant platform automating SOC 1 audit analysis, reducing manual effort by 70% using AWS, Lambda, DynamoDB, and open-source AI models ✅ Healthcare Data Lakehouse – Designed HIPAA-compliant data platform on Azure integrating 12+ source systems, enabling real-time clinical analytics and 60% faster compliance reporting ✅ Manufacturing Analytics Suite – Implemented Microsoft Fabric solution with predictive forecasting and real-time dashboards, cutting reporting time from days to minutes ✅ Marketing Intelligence Platform – Architected multi-agent AI system for B2B lead generation and intent monitoring, reducing manual marketing effort by 80% Expertise in Technology Stack: Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Snowflake Data Engineering: Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Apache Spark, Airflow, dbt ETL/Integration: Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, SSIS, Talend AI/ML: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, OpenAI, Hugging Face BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Domo, Looker Databases: Snowflake, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB DevOps: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines Why Work With Me & My Team 🎯 Business-First Mindset – I design solutions that solve actual business problems, not just technical challenges 🏗️ Production-Ready Architecture – Built for scale, security, and long-term maintainability from day one ⚡ Speed to Value – Leverage proven frameworks and accelerators to deliver faster without compromising quality 🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security – Deep expertise in compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO) and data governance 📊 Proven Track Record – 50+ successful projects across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services Engagement Models a. Strategic Consulting – Architecture review, technology selection, roadmap planning b. Implementation Projects – End-to-end solution design and delivery c. Team Augmentation – Hands-on technical leadership for your data/AI initiatives d. Fractional CTO/Architect – Ongoing strategic guidance and technical oversight Let's Talk Whether you're starting your data modernization journey, scaling AI adoption, or fixing underperforming infrastructure- Me & my team brings the architecture, execution experience, and business acumen to deliver results. Available for: Long-term projects, consulting engagements, and fractional architect roles. Certifications & Credentials: ✓ HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Compliant Delivery ✓ AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Certified Team ✓ 18+ Years Production Experience

🇮🇳Pune, India$38/hr40% JSSSince Aug 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$148

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#123,830 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#12,949 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $890

Total earnings
$20k

Billed in all: $20k

World#140,119 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#18,955 / 45.9k
Per project
$6.7k

$890 in the last 6 months

World#25,516 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#2,756 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
1

Across 2 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#14,379 / 45.9k
Projects in all
3

Across 5 contracts

60% fixed40% hourly
World#304,140 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#37,108 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$20.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$19,750$20,000$20,250$20,500Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 20

Rarest: top 25% in StiboSystems STEP, of 4. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  6. #103Cloud Engineering344 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #16Top 30%
  7. #116Databricks Platform460 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #25Top 25%
  8. #125Healthcare IT359 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #34Top 35%