Data and Business Solution / Design Lead

Candidate Description

With more than 15 years navigating complex government, energy and financial services landscapes, this data-focused architect excels at translating intricate business objectives into cloud-native analytics platforms. They combine strategic oversight with deep technical execution across Azure, AWS and GCP, underpinned by mastery of modern data engineering tools such as Azure Synapse, Databricks and Snowflake. Adept at stakeholder engagement and governance, this professional has delivered high-impact solutions for organisations including a Government Department, an Energy Company and a Government Agency.

Leveraging robust expertise in CI/CD automation, Python-based development and advanced data modelling, they have architected end-to-end pipelines that integrate diverse data sources while embedding lineage, quality and security controls. Key achievements include cutting operational costs by 60 % through PowerShell-driven Azure automation, accelerating reporting cycles from quarterly to weekly via scalable lakehouse architectures, and raising data accuracy by 65 % through enhanced governance frameworks. Their technical repertoire spans REST/SOAP API integration, Power BI visualisation, machine-learning readiness and DevOps best practices supported by Azure DevOps and GitHub.

A collaborative leader, they routinely mentor cross-functional teams and champion agile delivery methodologies to ensure rapid, reliable deployments. Whether guiding offshore teams, conducting data literacy workshops or steering multi-cloud migrations, they exhibit a proactive, outcomes-oriented mindset that maximises business value. This blend of strategic vision, technical depth and people-centric leadership positions them as a catalyst for data-driven transformation in any forward-thinking organisation.