Data Architect

Candidate Description

A seasoned Senior Data Architect with over nine years of experience designing and delivering cloud-native and big-data solutions across consulting firms. Adept at navigating diverse sectors and complex data challenges, this professional excels in building data lakes, real-time streaming pipelines and analytics platforms on major cloud platforms, underpinned by deep expertise in Apache Spark, Hadoop and Kafka.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through successful deployment of 15-node clusters, development of metadata-driven ETL frameworks and optimisation of multi-terabyte workloads using Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics and Snowflake. Leveraging strong competencies in Data Factory, Stream Analytics and Databricks, they have led teams in migrating legacy warehouses, standardising data models and achieving substantial performance gains while adhering to Agile and DevOps best practices.

Combining leadership, mentorship and a passion for innovation, this individual fosters high-performing teams and cultivates strong stakeholder relationships. Their adaptability across multiple cloud ecosystems, commitment to best-practice governance and proven record of delivering scalable, secure data platforms position them as a valuable asset for organisations seeking to unlock the full potential of their data assets.