Ravindra Harve, Enterprise Data Architect, Boston College
Ravindra is a seasoned Data and Analytics Leader with over 30 years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, and Application Development across various industries, such as housing finance, retail, manufacturing, shipping, and higher education.
As an Enterprise Data Architect at Boston College, he uses data to drive strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement. He collaborates with project teams to guide data structures, integration, and governance, ensuring robust data foundations for initiatives.
Ravindra has demonstrated strategic leadership in the Business Intelligence (BI) Program, aligning projects with organizational goals. He designed and implemented a fully integrated Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to enhance data accessibility. Additionally, he managed the Software Development Lifecycle for the EDW platform, overseeing analysis, design, development, and testing.
In a key modernization initiative, he transitioned the Enterprise Data Integration Solution to modern ETL/ELT tools, improving data processing efficiency while implementing strong security measures. Beyond technical & solution architecture, Ravindra mentors computer science students to be the next technical leaders and manages vendor relations and contract negotiations to maximize organizational value. His strategic insight has led to a scalable architecture for the EDW and an optimized BI infrastructure.
