Amit Taneja and the Future of Data Infrastructure and Analytics on AWS
Amit Taneja has transformed UMB Bank’s data infrastructure into a resilient, high-performing ecosystem that drives innovation, enhances decision-making, and ensures agility in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Amit Taneja has transformed UMB Bank’s data infrastructure with AWS cloud solutions, driving efficiency, security, and smarter decision-making. By migrating legacy data, standardizing formats, and centralizing analytics, he built a scalable system that enhances accessibility and reliability. Leveraging tools like Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and QuickSight, he developed custom ETL processes to refine data, enabling seamless insights and informed strategies. His work has strengthened the bank’s data capabilities and positioned it for ongoing innovation in a digital financial landscape.
With AWS Snowflake centralizing data warehousing and Power BI on AWS QuickSight enabling dynamic reporting, UMB Bank operates with greater efficiency and insight. Amit’s expertise in AWS has streamlined data management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility. These improvements enhance the reliability of financial services millions depend on, while standardized data formats and advanced analytics drive faster, more precise decision-making, resulting in better customer experiences and stronger risk management.
Amit Taneja | TITAN Business Awards
Ranging from fraud events to mortgage and credit card records into AWS storage solutions, he built a foundation that ensures scalability, reliability, and security. His implementation of AWS Glue and custom ETL workflows further refined this data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple sources. Standardizing data formats was a crucial step, allowing UMB Bank to integrate modern analytics tools seamlessly and improve operational efficiency. These efforts greatly enhanced the internal processes the bank’s ability to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Beyond migration and transformation, Amit leveraged AWS Snowflake for centralized data warehousing, creating a trusted source for financial information. He introduced Power BI reports on AWS QuickSight, making complex data accessible and enabling teams to visualize trends and gain real-time insights. For instance, fraud analysts could detect patterns faster, leading to quicker intervention and stronger security measures. For his outstanding achievements in the technology information sector, Amit Taneja was awarded Gold in the 2024 TITAN Business Awards under the Product & Services – Information Technology (IT) category, recognizing his groundbreaking work in modernizing UMB Bank’s data infrastructure and analytics capabilities.
Credits
Entry Title: Data Infrastructure Modernization and Analytics Transformation on AWS Cloud Platform
Entrepreneur: Amit Taneja
Winning Category: Product & Services – Information Technology (IT)
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