Head of Data & AI Delivery – Azure & Fabric

Candidate Description

With over 16 years in the data and analytics arena, this professional blends strategic insight with deep technical expertise to unlock value from enterprise information assets. They have architected and delivered modern data platforms, AI solutions and omnichannel customer experiences across retail, government, telecommunications and financial services sectors. A strong consulting background underpins their ability to engage executives, translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps and foster data-driven cultures.

Technically adept in Azure, AWS, Microsoft Fabric and the wider Microsoft data stack, they have led end-to-end implementations covering real-time ingestion, lakehouse architectures, governance and BI visualisation. Their hands-on leadership has produced first-of-kind deployments, including Australia’s inaugural full-stack Microsoft Fabric rollout, and complex lineage tracing for regulatory compliance within tier-one banks. Skilled in Agile delivery and DevOps practices, they routinely coordinate multi-vendor, geographically dispersed teams to achieve robust, scalable outcomes.

Beyond technical delivery, this individual excels at establishing operating models, mentoring high-performing teams and steering organisational change. They balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution, ensuring initiatives generate measurable business impact while meeting risk and compliance requirements. Adaptable across industries and project scales, they consistently position organisations to harness data as a competitive asset.