Akshay Solanki

Accomplished SAS Consultant with over 5 years of experience specializing in data modernization and cloud-native transitions. Expert in migrating legacy SAS analytical frameworks to scalable PySpark environments. Proven track record in optimizing distributed computing jobs, architecting high-performance pipelines, and ensuring 100% data integrity through rigorous validation frameworks.

Consultant at CLA Global Indus Value Consulting (2024-02 – Present)

• Spearhead the transformation of legacy SAS analytical frameworks into scalable, cloud-native PySpark environments.
• Architect high-performance PySpark pipelines by deconstructing SAS DATA steps, accelerating processing speeds by 35%.
• Oversee full Git lifecycle management and version control using Bitbucket, ensuring 100% code reproducibility.
• Implement dual-run validation frameworks to guarantee absolute data consistency between legacy and Spark-based results.

SAS Consultant at Protogene Consulting Pvt Ltd (2022-02 – 2023-09)

• Conducted in-depth analysis of massive financial datasets and market trends for regulatory reporting.
• Enhanced regulatory reporting capabilities for SEBI by customizing and implementing Informatica BDM solutions.
• Streamlined data processing by updating scripts for multi-source extraction using SAS Studio and SQL.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver visualizations identifying process improvement opportunities.

SAS Developer at Nupeak IT Solutions LLP (2020-11 – 2022-01)

• Provided expert SAS consulting and administration, ensuring smooth operations of SAS platforms and OS.
• Supported pre-sales activities and Proof of Concepts (POCs), contributing to business development and client acquisition.
• Delivered technical presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating complex data architecture concepts.

Master of Science in M.Sc – Sardar Patel University (2017)

Bachelor of Science in B.Sc – MG Science Institute (2014)