Solutions Architect – Microsoft Azure, Fabric, AI

Candidate Description

Driving enterprise data modernisation, this Azure-focused solutions architect couples deep technical acumen with a proven record of aligning cloud, analytics and AI strategies to core business goals. With over eight years spanning global energy, technology and public-sector engagements, they excel in designing resilient architectures on a Major Technology Provider, a Data Warehouse Platform and a Major Technology Provider Fabric while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and pre-sales influence. Their breadth covers data platform modernisation, machine-learning operations and generative AI, underpinned by dual master s degrees in Computer Science.

Adept at architecting complex end-to-end solutions, they have delivered scalable data estates using Azure Synapse, a Data Platform, Power BI and Azure OpenAI, integrating robust governance through Purview and DevOps-driven CI/CD. Achievements include leading engagements with a Major Technology Provider that accelerated cloud adoption for banking, retail, aviation and energy clients, spearheading an Azure OpenAI RAG chatbot that enhanced customer experience, and orchestrating a Major Energy Company's migration from Enterprise Software to a Data Warehouse Platform on Azure. Their toolkit spans Python, SQL, PL/SQL, GitHub, Agile and Scrum, reinforced by certifications such as DP-203, AI-102 and a Cloud Service Provider Cloud Practitioner.

Combining technical depth with collaborative leadership, this professional mentors cross-functional teams, shapes data governance frameworks and champions innovation through global hackathons and community programs. Adaptable across cultures and industries, they consistently translate complex requirements into elegant architectures that optimise cost, performance and business value, positioning them as a catalyst for data-driven transformation.