Principal Data/AI Architect

Candidate Description

With over 15 years guiding organisations through data-driven transformation, this Principal Data & AI Architect excels at bridging strategic vision with hands-on engineering. Their career spans cloud data platforms such as a Data Platform, a Data Warehouse and a Cloud Service, enriched by deep expertise in Database and Big Data Platform ecosystems. Having supported clients across Financial Services, Government and Aged Care, they consistently translate complex requirements into robust architectures that unlock business value.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through proficiency in designing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (HybridRAG, GraphRAG and Agentic RAG) pipelines, fine-tuning large language models and architecting vector-database knowledge bases. Adept at tools and frameworks including a Cloud Service, a Technology Foundry, a Cloud Platform, LangChain and LlamaIndex, they have delivered scalable AI applications backed by CI/CD, containerisation and orchestration using a Version Control Platform, a Version Control Platform, Jenkins, Airflow and Docker. Key achievements include leading multi-cloud data-platform migrations, implementing end-to-end ELT pipelines with an ELT Tool and a Transformation Tool, and embedding DevOps best practice for predictable releases.

A seasoned leader and mentor, they guide cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Their adaptability to evolving technologies whether cloud, data or generative AI enables rapid alignment with customer goals. Combined with strong stakeholder management and a proven record of delivering solutions that perform in production, this professional offers a compelling blend of strategic insight and technical depth that accelerates digital transformation initiatives.