My Career in Data Season 4 Episode 13: Jayakumar Ramalingam, Staff Software Engineer and Cloud Architect

Welcome back to My Career in Data, a DATAVERSITY Talks podcast where we sit down with professionals to discuss how they have built their careers around data. In this episode, we speak with Jayakumar Ramalingam, a Staff Software Engineer and Cloud Architect working in real-time data and AI systems. Jayakumar shares his journey from computer science and software engineering to building expertise in big data, cloud architecture, and data-driven technologies. Listen as Jayakumar explains why there is no single path into data management, the importance of learning foundational concepts instead of focusing on specific tools, and how hands-on experience can help professionals build practical knowledge. He also discusses why curiosity, problem-solving, communication, and continuous learning are essential for building a successful career in data. Connect with Jayakumar Ramalingam on LinkedIn Learn more about Enterprise Knowledge Never miss an episode – subscribe to the DATAVERSITY weekly newsletter. Interested in being a guest?