Ramdas Murali is a seasoned Solutions Architect at Databricks since December 2019, specializing in the adoption of Apache Spark in cloud environments, engaging with customer communities, and facilitating the implementation of production systems. Prior roles include serving as a Sales Engineer at Cloudera and Cisco, where Ramdas focused on overcoming technical barriers and presenting Big Data solutions to clients. Ramdas's experience also encompasses technical account management and project management with Composite Software, IBM, and ILOG, where responsibilities involved designing technical solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ramdas began a career in IT consulting with AttachmateWRQ and also has project management experience with 01 Systems WLL in Bahrain. Ramdas holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mysore.