Principal Microsoft BI & Data Consultant

Candidate Description

With more than 23 years navigating complex data landscapes, this Principal BI Specialist combines deep expertise in data strategy, architecture and governance with hands-on delivery across cloud and on-premise platforms. They have partnered with senior executives in Telecom, Manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Airlines and Government sectors to unlock business value through analytics, leveraging frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate and ITIL.

Adept at modern data-platform engineering, their capabilities span a Cloud Data Platform, AWS, Azure, Hadoop and Databricks, underpinned by strong skills in data warehousing, migration and machine-learning enablement. Highlights include architecting a Hadoop-based data lake for a leading New Zealand telco, directing core-banking data migration at a national bank, and spearheading the cloud implementation of a Cloud Data Platform, a Data Integration Tool and a Data Transformation Tool at a Government Housing Agency all delivered through Agile and SDLC disciplines while maintaining robust governance.

Known for strategic leadership and collaborative mindset, they consistently bridge business ambition with pragmatic technology solutions. Whether mentoring cross-functional teams, orchestrating multi-vendor engagements or shaping enterprise data roadmaps, this professional brings a proven ability to accelerate analytics maturity and foster data-driven cultures that support long-term organisational growth.