Data & Cloud Architect – Azure / AI / LLM

Candidate Description

With over 13 years navigating global data-platform transformations, this Data & Cloud Architect excels in architecting large-scale solutions across Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS and modern big-data ecosystems. They bring extensive exposure to consulting, financial services, construction, pharmaceuticals and transportation sectors, coupling deep technical insight with a sharp focus on business value. Recognised for strong analytical skills and team leadership, this professional consistently delivers robust data-warehousing, streaming and AI-driven insights.

Adept at knowledge-graph frameworks, ETL optimisation and cloud-migration strategy, they have designed and led initiatives such as a Major Superannuation Fund unification on Azure, a Pharmaceutical Company s Databricks cost-optimisation and a Major Airline s Kafka Spark streaming platform. Their technical acumen spans Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, Python, Scala and SQL, underpinned by Agile delivery and rigorous SDLC practices. Key achievements include automating end-to-end metadata lineage, projecting 40 % platform-spend reductions and implementing high-throughput API architectures on a Major API Management Platform.

Combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise, they guide cross-functional teams, mentor engineers and engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between enterprise architecture and organisational goals. Their adaptability to new technologies, proven through multiple cloud and data-engineering certifications, positions them as a valuable asset for organisations seeking to drive data-led innovation, cost efficiency and competitive advantage.