Principal Consultant / Architect FinOps

Candidate Description

A seasoned Technical Architect and Principal Consultant with over 15 years of hands-on experience, this professional has delivered complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and AX solutions across consulting giants. Adept at shaping end-to-end architectures, they have navigated diverse sectors—including retail, utilities, advertising, and entertainment—leveraging deep expertise in Azure, Power Platform, and extensive ERP modules ranging from Core Finance to Supply Chain.

Their technical acumen is evidenced by successful delivery of multithreaded batch frameworks processing 300k+ retail orders, automation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure scripting and LCS, and execution of multi-version upgrades from PEAP to GA without service disruption. Proficient in integrations via OData, RetailSDK, and third-party payment APIs, this professional consistently drives performance optimisation, data migration strategy, and release management within Agile and SDLC frameworks while mentoring global teams.

Combining leadership with a collaborative ethos, this professional has steered cross-functional teams of ten or more, fostered best-practice adoption, and guided stakeholders through workshops, requirement gathering, and change management. Their ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure, and performant solutions positions them as a valuable catalyst for organisations seeking to maximise return on Microsoft technology investments.