Business Intelligence & Data Architect – Fabric

Candidate Description

With more than 25 years steering large-scale data and analytics transformations, this seasoned Business Intelligence Architect excels at crafting enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft technologies. Their experience spans retail, FMCG and consulting environments, consistently delivering scalable architectures that unlock the full value of organisational data. Adept at engaging senior stakeholders, they combine deep technical insight with strategic vision to drive modern BI capabilities.

Adept at Microsoft Fabric, Azure and Snowflake, they have migrated Power BI Premium estates to Fabric, embedded AI-driven insights and shaped enterprise BI roadmaps. Notable successes include reducing reporting turnaround by 40 % at a Major Retailer and introducing Copilot-enabled storytelling for faster decision-making. Their toolkit covers Data Factory, Lakehouse design, robust governance frameworks and performance-tuned semantic models, all delivered through Agile practices.

Beyond technical delivery, this professional is recognised for mentoring BI teams, uplifting DAX and visualisation expertise and fostering self-service cultures. Their leadership style balances strategic direction with hands-on guidance, ensuring solutions remain adaptable and future-proof. Organisations seeking a visionary yet practical data leader will benefit from their proven ability to translate complex requirements into trusted, high-impact analytics platforms.