Over his career, Kishore has supported organizations across a range of industries, including entertainment, insurance, consumer health and fitness, and packaged foods. He has designed and built data foundations from the ground up, migrated large-scale legacy environments to modern cloud architectures, and led initiatives spanning ETL modernization, real-time streaming, AI/ML enablement, and enterprise data governance. His work centers on making data strategy real, turning ambitious business goals into actionable roadmaps, scalable platforms, and team capabilities that deliver sustainable value.
Kishore also brings strong experience in cross-functional leadership and technical mentorship, rigorous engineering practices, and the adoption of emerging technologies. He has built the data governance and security standards, including GDPR and CCPA compliance, that underpin reliable, trustworthy data operations at scale.
Before joining Cuesta, Kishore built his career at the intersection of data engineering and business intelligence, spanning the entertainment, consumer fitness, and insurance industries, driven by a passion for simplifying complexity and unlocking value through better data.
Kishore lives in Santa Clarita, California, with his family. On weekends, you’ll often find him hiking scenic local trails, exploring new destinations, or simply enjoying quality time with his loved ones.