Enterprise Data & AI Strategist & Architect

Candidate Description

With more than 25 years traversing government, financial services, automotive and consulting domains, this seasoned Head of Data & AI excels at crafting enterprise-wide data strategies and architecting modern cloud platforms. They possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks and Dynamics ecosystems, underpinned by a strong foundation in data governance, solution architecture and programme leadership. Adept at steering cross-functional teams, they bring a strategic lens to complex data initiatives, ensuring alignment between technology investments and organisational objectives.

Their technical acumen is showcased through delivery of Azure Synapse and Lakehouse platforms, large-scale data-maturity assessments and event-streaming architectures for organisations such as a Technology Company, a Financial Services Company and PEXA. Leveraging skills in data modelling, integration (MuleSoft, Boomi), and analytics tooling like Power BI and Tableau, they have driven successful migrations, implemented robust governance frameworks and enabled AI/ML readiness. Key achievements include establishing reusable reference architectures that accelerate solution design, executing zero-defect data migrations and reducing reporting errors through automated data-quality controls.

A natural leader and mentor, this professional has managed multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers and analysts, fostering agile delivery cultures and elevating collaboration across business and IT. Their adaptability across start-ups, large enterprises and public-sector bodies underscores a capacity to navigate diverse challenges while consistently delivering value. By uniting strategic vision with hands-on technical prowess, they position organisations to unlock meaningful insights, improve decision-making and realise substantial returns on data investments.