Practice Manager – Microsoft Data & AI

Candidate Description

A seasoned Data & AI practice leader with 17-plus years of experience, this professional combines deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise with a strong record of transforming data capabilities across consulting, government and manufacturing environments. Adept at steering end-to-end delivery of Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Dynamics 365 solutions, they consistently translate complex requirements into scalable architectures that drive commercial growth and operational efficiency. Their career spans senior roles at a Consulting Firm, another Consulting Firm, and a Development Firm, where they have partnered closely with Microsoft to expand go-to-market offerings and elevate client outcomes.

Their technical acumen is reflected in mastery of Azure Integration Services, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, SQL Server, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS and Python. Leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies, they have led cloud migrations, built enterprise data warehouses, engineered Dynamics 365 data cut-overs and delivered interactive analytics platforms that empower stakeholders with real-time insights. Achievements include accelerating government-grade data migrations, reducing cloud transition timelines and architecting Power BI reporting frameworks that underpin executive decision-making.

A collaborative leader, the candidate cultivates high-performing, geographically dispersed teams through clear accountabilities, mentoring and capability uplift. They excel in stakeholder management, pre-sales solutioning and governance, seamlessly bridging business objectives with technical execution. Adaptable across industries and cultures, they offer organisations a rare blend of strategic vision, hands-on technical depth and proven delivery excellence that consistently unlocks new value from data and AI investments.