Senior Data & AI Leader for Enterprise Platform Transformation
I lead data and AI functions that turn fragmented estates into governed, scalable platforms - and I judge the work by business outcomes, not maturity scores or pilots that never ship.
Turning fragmented data estates into governed platforms that work.
Most data transformations report steady progress while the business sees little change: maturity scores climb, but decisions, cost, and risk stay where they were. I lead the work that closes that gap. Across FTSE 100 and regulated-sector organisations, I run platform transformation end to end - architecture, data engineering, data science, and AI delivery - with hands-on technical depth at every layer and the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification behind it.
My operating style is outcome-first. I start with the business problem, architect for scale, and build high-talent-density teams that ship production systems, not pilots. Results to date include 75% faster reporting, 30% cost reduction, and around £20M in cumulative business value across engagements, from cost savings, risk reduction, and automation.
Selected Proof Points
- ~£20M in cumulative business value across FTSE 100 and regulated-sector engagements: cost savings, risk reduction, and efficiency gains
- Led architecture unifying 100+ data sources into governed Azure lakehouses
- 75% faster reporting cycles · 30% operational cost reduction · 15+ security tools unified into one control view
- Oxford Executive Education · Saïd Business School - strategy grounded in both executive practice and business fundamentals
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert · Data Engineer · AI Engineer · Data Scientist certified
- Grew the practice from 1 to 12 engineers, with 8 promotions and 80%+ retention
Outcomes delivered at enterprise scale
Business problems solved - the platform was the means, these are the results.
Enterprise Data Warehouse for Healthcare Leader
A leading consumer healthcare company faced data fragmentation across 100+ sources, resulting in inefficient reporting, slow decision-making, and high operational costs that hindered strategic initiatives.
Unified Cybersecurity Intelligence Platform
A major pharmaceutical company lacked a single source of truth for cybersecurity assets, hampering consistent reporting, risk assessment, and overall security posture management.
Strategic Cloud Migration Intelligence Engine
Global pharmaceutical company's cloud migration stalled due to complex, hidden IT dependencies. Decommissioning servers based solely on utilization risked critical service outages.
AI-Powered Business Case Generator
Manual business case creation was time-consuming and often resulted in proposals misaligned with organizational objectives, reducing funding success rates and delaying strategic initiatives.
Building High-Talent-Density Teams
I build small, high-talent teams and hold them to outcomes, not activity - the kind that ship production systems and then own them. A handful of excellent engineers, given context and autonomy, consistently outperform a larger group buried in process.
Hire the Best
Focus on top performers who raise the bar for the entire team, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of excellence.
Provide Context & Resources
Empower team members with the information and tools they need, then trust them to execute with autonomy.
Minimise Bureaucracy
Eliminate unnecessary processes to maximise individual ownership, creativity, and speed of execution.
Foster Accountability
High-talent teams thrive on accountability and continuous learning, driving innovation and adaptability.
Career & Background
Supplier Quality Engineer
My journey began on the factory floor at Baxter, where I discovered something profound: raw data hides untapped insights. Using statistical modeling to solve quality problems, I learned that every number tells a story - and understanding those stories creates better decisions. This experience planted the seed for my passion: transforming data into clarity.
Principal Consultant, Head of Data Engineering & Architecture
Starting as a data analyst and progressing through data science and engineering leadership, I now lead the data engineering and architecture practice, which I have built from a single engineer to a team of twelve. I set technical direction across engagements, architect platforms for FTSE 100 clients, and grow the high-talent teams that deliver them. The through-line from factory floor to boardroom: every number tells a story, and engineering should serve that story.
Thought Leadership
A recurring theme in my writing: why transformations stall when they optimise for maturity and activity instead of business outcomes - and what to do differently.
The Maturity Trap
Why most data maturity frameworks produce reports instead of outcomes - and the operating model shift that changes that.
Read ArticleManaging AI Projects for Success
Why AI pilots stall before production - and the delivery discipline that gets models shipped, monitored, and actually used by the business.
Read ArticleData Architecture for Local Council Innovation
Published by TechUK: how local government organisations can break down data silos and unlock the strategic value of public-sector data.
Read ArticleCertifications & Education
Microsoft Azure Certified
Education
Let's talk.
Whether you're tackling a complex data or AI challenge, or thinking about the leadership behind it, I'm always up for a good conversation.