Principal Data Architect & Founder

Candidate Description

A seasoned Principal Data Architect with two decades of experience, the candidate has steered complex data transformations across government, mining, retail and financial-services sectors. Adept at crafting enterprise data strategies, they excel in architecting Azure-centric platforms that blend Synapse Analytics, Fabric, Databricks and Power BI to unlock value from large and diverse data estates. Known for aligning business objectives with technical roadmaps, this professional leverages deep expertise in data governance, master data management and integration to drive sustainable, compliant solutions.

Their technical acumen spans end-to-end data-platform delivery, including data-lake and warehouse design, API-centric integration, DevOps-enabled CI/CD pipelines and advanced analytics enablement. Notable achievements include orchestrating a zero-defect migration for a Major Mining Company, delivering a 40 % performance uplift for a Major Mining Company's archival workloads and embedding real-time insights for a Financial Services Company through Power BI Embedded. By applying Agile and Scrum methodologies, they consistently reduce time-to-value while maintaining robust quality and compliance standards.

Demonstrating strong leadership, the candidate mentors cross-functional teams and engages executive stakeholders to champion data-driven culture. Their adaptability across consulting, not-for-profit and enterprise environments underscores an ability to tackle diverse challenges, while globally recognised credentials such as TOGAF 9 Certified and Zachman CEAP affirm architectural rigor. Organisations seeking transformative data solutions benefit from a visionary yet pragmatic architect who delivers measurable business impact through innovative use of Microsoft Azure technologies.