Ethiraj Krishnamanaidu
Data & AI Architect | Strategic Advisor
I lead a Houston-based analytics practice helping energy and industrial companies get clear, trusted visibility into their operations and financial performance.
With 20+ years of experience designing and delivering analytics and data platforms for Fortune 500 companies, I work directly with clients to deliver senior-led solutions — no junior-heavy consulting teams, no handoffs.
Professional Background
Throughout my career, I've specialized in transforming complex data challenges into actionable business insights. My work spans enterprise-scale data platforms, AI/ML implementations, and operational analytics for some of the world's leading organizations.
Key Achievements
- Architected NextGen Data Platform for MSCI, leveraging Lakehouse and Data Mesh architectures
- Led development of reference architecture for SLB/OSDU, revolutionizing data accessibility in the energy sector
- Enhanced AI-driven data collection and risk analysis for UnitedHealthcare
- Designed multi-cloud CI/CD pipelines for global energy companies
Areas of Expertise
Data Platform Architecture
Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and modern cloud-native architectures
AI & Machine Learning
End-to-end ML/AI implementation, LLM development, MLOps
Operational Analytics
Executive KPI visibility and real-time operations tracking
Data Governance
Frameworks, quality monitoring, and compliance
Cloud Migration
Multi-cloud strategy and optimization
Enterprise Architecture
Aligning technology with business objectives