Vishal Bamba

Chief Technology Officer

About

CIO at MetaGrace leading cloud integration, AI/ML implementation, and data architecture projects. Directed microservices-based cloud initiatives on AWS and Azure, achieving a 40% improvement in deployment efficiency. Designed scalable data models that enhanced accessibility and reliability while reducing processing time by 35%. Integrated AI/ML tools like OpenAI, HuggingFace, and AWS SageMaker, to greatly enhance predictive analytics for clients. Previously, contributed to emerging technology projects at Transamerica, including blockchain pilots and AI-driven solutions, boosting customer satisfaction by 20%. Spearheaded the Enterprise Marketing & Analytics Platform (EMAP), transforming marketing effectiveness with Big Data and machine learning. Motivated by driving innovation through secure, scalable solutions, and empowering organizations with data-driven strategies.

Country

United States

City

Redondo Beach

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Oracle Database, Enterprise Solution Design, DevOps, Information Security, API Development, Big Data Analytics, Data Engineering, MapReduce, ETL Tools, Enterprise Software, JavaScript, Java, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Software as a Service (SaaS), Negotiation, Team Building, Engineering Management, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Architecture

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

MetaGrace

2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

Cloud Architecture & Integration – Advise clients on multi-cloud strategy; design + migrate workloads to AWS/Azure using microservices AI & Machine Learning – Build predictive and generative AI solutions Data Architecture: Designed and deployed scalable data architecture models aligned with business objectives, increasing data accessibility and reliability.. Data Integration Management: Oversaw data ingestion, transformation, and synchronization processes across multiple cloud environments, reducing data processing time by 35%. Salesforce Integration: Managed Salesforce integrations with AWS, utilizing REST APIs and OAuth to streamline CRM functionalities. Technologies Used: AWS Lambda, Spring Boot, AWS Glue, S3, RDS, MongoDB, API Gateway, Azure Functions, SQL Server, Docker, AKS, OpenAI, FAISS, LangChain, AWS SageMaker, Azure Cognitive Services, Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud)

Vice President - Emerging Technology - Global Engineering & Architecture

Transamerica

2018-1 - 2019-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Directed Emerging Technology projects within Global Engineering & Architecture, including Pindrop, blockchain pilots, and AI-driven chatbots, enhancing user engagement and security. Key Projects: Implemented blockchain pilot for secure transactions, developed Alexa skills for retirement services, and deployed advanced chatbots, increasing customer satisfaction by 20%.

Vice President Innovation & Architecture

Transamerica

2015-5 - 2018-3 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Defined and executed enterprise architecture strategies that improved technology scalability and reduced operational costs.. Developed and enforced data governance frameworks, ensuring consistent and reliable analytics across the organization.. Key Project: Led the Enterprise Marketing & Analytics Platform (EMAP) initiative, boosting marketing effectiveness and data insights.

Chief Architect / Director of Enterprise Architecture

Aegon

2003-6 - 2015-5 · 12 yrs

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led IT strategy implementations encompassing Big Data, Cloud, Web/Mobile, Salesforce, and Continuous Integration, enhancing overall system performance and agility. Managed major projects including AppDynamics, Salesforce implementations, and WebSphere Portal implementation, achieving seamless integration and user adoption.

Principal Consultant

System Development Group

1997-8 - 2003-6 · 5 yrs 11 mos

El Segundo, California

Designed and implemented ASP.NET/SQL Server applications for high-profile clients like Northrop Grumman, SunAmerica, and The Getty Center, improving application performance and user experience

Chief Technologist

B2BHighway

1999-1 - 2002-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Venice, CA

B2BHighway was a start-up serving as a logistics solution provider.

Project Lead

Disney Entertainment

1993 - 1998 · 5 yrs

Burbank, California

Led the development of a store-level forecasting system for the Home Video division, transitioning from account-based forecasting to store-specific models. This strategic shift resulted in increased revenues and improved logistics efficiency, enhancing overall operational performance