Senior Tech Specialist
United States
INTERNATIONAL DISTINGUISHED INNOVATION AWARD
Ranjith Rajasekharan is a seasoned Senior Technical Lead and Database Architect with over seventeen years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering, cloud transformation, and mission-critical system optimization. Currently serving as Lead Database Architect at Cognizant Technology Solutions in the United States, he plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering large-scale database migration and modernization initiatives for global enterprises. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in data management across highly regulated and performance-intensive environments. Ranjith specializes in architecting and implementing advanced database solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Exadata platforms, with deep expertise across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL ecosystems. He has successfully led complex zero-downtime migrations, disaster recovery implementations, and high-availability architectures supporting thousands of users and multiple business units. His work consistently focuses on enhancing system scalability, performance optimization, and data security while ensuring operational continuity for mission-critical applications. A strong advocate of automation and intelligent systems, Ranjith has designed AI-powered automation frameworks that streamline database migrations, monitoring, and administrative processes. His ability to integrate DevOps principles, machine learning concepts, and cloud-native technologies has significantly improved efficiency, reduced manual intervention, and strengthened governance and compliance practices. In addition to core database engineering, he has demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and visualization, developing interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.