Jatin Patel

Accomplished IT Leader | Data Platform Strategist | AI & Cloud Transformation Architect I am a future-focused IT leader with a strong record of driving enterprise-scale Data, Analytics, and Cloud Transformation across industries. With 24+ years of experience, I specialize in building resilient, scalable, and cloud-native platforms that power strategic decision-making, enable digital innovation, and align technology with business vision. My core strength lies in architecting Petabyte-scale Data Lakehouse ecosystems leveraging Hybrid Cloud, Kubernetes-based containerization, Microservices, and Streaming Analytics frameworks to enable real-time insights, agility, and intelligent automation. I bring deep expertise in deploying Cloudera Data Platforms, and now actively explore Generative AI architectures to extend business value from foundational to frontier data capabilities. Whether leading transformation initiatives, integrating multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), scaling AI/ML pipelines, I drive impact by combining technical depth, stakeholder empathy, and agile execution. Known for building high-performance teams, I balance innovation with governance, engineering with business value, and delivery with cost optimization. My current focus: enabling organizations to transition from data-rich to AI-ready, by delivering platform-centric, insight-driven, and future-proof architectures. 🔑 Key Areas of Expertise Leadership in Data Platform, Data Engineering & Analytics Transformation Cloud-Native Architecture (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP) & Hybrid Cloud Strategy Generative AI Architecture & Modern AI/ML Integration Cloudera Data Platform, Data Lakehouse & DataOps Kubernetes & Microservices-based Scalable Infrastructure Streaming Analytics (Kafka, Spark Streaming, etc.) Enterprise Data Strategy, Governance & Platform Modernization Agile Delivery, Program Management & Cross-Functional Leadership IT Infrastructure Optimization & Vendor Engagement Budgeting, TCO Management & Business-Technology Alignment