Data Migration Consultant

Candidate Description

With over 14 years navigating the data engineering and analytics landscape, the candidate excels in architecting large-scale migration and transformation programmes for government and financial institutions. Leveraging deep expertise across Databricks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and the broader Azure ecosystem, they blend rigorous data governance with hands-on technical delivery to support regulatory compliance, business intelligence and process optimisation initiatives. Their experience spans banking, government, and consulting sectors, underscored by baseline security clearance and multiple Microsoft and Databricks certifications.

Adept at Databricks Lakehouse design, Apache Spark performance tuning and Azure Data Factory orchestration, they have led end-to-end migration strategies from on-premise warehouses and legacy ERP systems into modern cloud platforms. Key achievements include implementing Medallion architecture with Unity Catalog for a financial institution, configuring Dynamics 365 DMF templates that streamlined government procurement data loads, and automating CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub to drive continuous delivery. Their technical breadth covers SQL, Python, Power BI reporting, ServiceNow change management and robust testing frameworks utilising Selenium and Oozie.

Combining strong stakeholder engagement with Agile and Scrum leadership, they have guided cross-functional teams through complex SIT/UAT cycles, mentored junior engineers, and ensured alignment with governance and audit standards. Adaptable across diverse domains and toolsets, this individual offers a rare mix of strategic vision and practical implementation capability, consistently delivering high-quality, compliant and business-focused data solutions.