Hidayath Sayyed

Azure Data Architect with 14+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms on Microsoft Azure. Proven expertise in Lakehouse architectures, Medallion data models, and governance frameworks (Unity Catalog). Skilled in architecting scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, optimizing multi-terabyte data processing, and leading modernization initiatives for global enterprises.

Strong background in data engineering, cloud migration, and team leadership, with a track record of improving performance, reducing costs, and enabling analytics-driven decision-making for global enterprises such as Tech Mahindra and Agility E-Services.

Technical Lead — Data Architect at Tech Mahindra (2022-02 – 2025-03)

Acting as Data Architect for enterprise-scale Azure Data Platform and Lakehouse initiatives

• Architected enterprise-scale Azure Lakehouse platforms for clients (GAVI, YIT, Scotch & Soda), leveraging Databricks, ADLS Gen2, PySpark, and Unity Catalog.
• Designed cloud-native ETL/ELT pipelines, migrated legacy systems to Azure, and delivered analytics-ready datasets with Power BI dashboards.
• Implemented CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps, improving release efficiency and reducing deployment errors.
• Led teams of 6–8 engineers, driving best practices and accelerating project delivery.

Associate Architect at Agility E Services Pvt Ltd (2016-10 – 2022-01)

Contributed to data platform architecture and cloud modernization initiatives

• Contributed to large-scale data platform modernization projects (uCustoms, FOCIS), enabling secure trade, logistics, and customs operations.
• Built scalable data ingestion pipelines using ADF, Databricks, ADLS Gen2, and Azure Integration Services.
• Delivered enterprise reporting and analytics solutions supporting government and commercial clients.

Technical Lead — BizTalk Developer at Tech Mahindra (2010-07 – 2016-10)

Led development of enterprise integration solutions using Microsoft BizTalk Server

• Delivered integration solutions across healthcare, logistics, and railway sectors using BizTalk Server, SQL Server, and C#.
• Key projects: Blue Cross Blue Shield (HIPAA EDI migration), Golden Rule (Healthcare EDI), KMD (Railway tracking), Microsoft ICOE (Integration Support).
• Provided L3/L4 production support, incident resolution, and performance tuning across enterprise environments.

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering – VR Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada

Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering – Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada