Senior Data & AI Leader for Enterprise Platform Transformation
I lead data engineering and architecture initiatives that turn fragmented estates into governed, scalable platforms - improving decision-making, reducing operational risk, and creating the foundation for production AI.
Turning fragmented data estates into governed platforms that work.
I am a senior Data and AI leader with a track record of end-to-end platform transformation across FTSE 100 and regulated-sector organisations. Holding the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, I lead across the full stack - architecture, data engineering, data science, and AI delivery - with hands-on technical depth at every layer.
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, 40% improvement in risk assessment, and 6–7 figure savings documented across engagements.
Selected Proof Points
- 6–7 figure documented outcomes across FTSE 100 and regulated-sector organisations
- Led architecture unifying 100+ data sources into governed Azure lakehouses
- 75% faster reporting cycles · 30% operational cost reduction · 40% better risk assessment
- 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
- Technical leadership spanning architecture, engineering, data science, and production AI
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
My leadership approach centers on creating small, elite teams of highly skilled individuals who deliver outsized impact.
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
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.
Senior 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. I set technical direction across engagements, architect platforms for FTSE 100 clients, and build the high-talent-density 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
Practitioner writing on data strategy, AI delivery, and enterprise transformation.
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
A practitioner framework for AI delivery - from problem definition through production deployment and governance.
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
If you have a complex data or AI problem and want to talk through the approach, I am open to conversations about consulting, advisory, or fractional engagements.