Yesbol Gabdullin - Senior Data Engineering Lead
5+ Azure
Certifications
Professional Profile

From Factory Floors to FTSE 100 Data Platforms

I help FTSE 100 organisations turn fragmented data into unified platforms that save six to seven figures a year. I lead a specialist team spanning cloud architecture, data engineering, and machine learning. My clients include leaders in consumer health and pharma. I take on a small number of engagements each year so every client gets my direct, hands-on involvement from architecture through delivery.

Location
London, UK
Current Role
Senior Consultant, Head of Data Engineering
Team Size
Leading 9 Engineers
Education
Master's in AI (Distinction)

My Professional Journey

How a passion for turning data into clarity led me from the factory floor to leading enterprise transformations

Quality Engineer
Baxter International Inc.

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
UPTITUDE

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.

Core Strengths

What sets my approach apart in delivering data solutions

Enterprise Architecture

Consolidate 100+ data sources into a single, governed platform. Eliminate silos. Cut reporting from days to hours.

Measurable Impact

30% cost reduction. 40% better risk assessment. 75% faster reporting. Results your board can see in the first quarter.

Team Leadership

A dedicated team of expert engineers, managed and mentored by me. You get the output of nine specialists with one point of contact.

Leadership Philosophy

Building High-Talent-Density Teams

My leadership approach centers on creating small, elite teams of highly skilled individuals who deliver outsized impact.

1
Hire the Best

Focus on top performers who raise the bar for the entire team, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of excellence.

2
Provide Context & Resources

Empower team members with the information and tools they need, then trust them to execute with autonomy.

3
Minimise Bureaucracy

Eliminate unnecessary processes to maximise individual ownership, creativity, and speed of execution.

4
Foster Accountability

High-talent teams thrive on accountability and continuous learning, driving innovation and adaptability.

Philosophy in Action: This approach has enabled my teams to deliver enterprise platforms that reduced operational costs by 30% and improved reporting efficiency by 75%.

Academic Foundation

Advanced degrees in AI and engineering

Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Distinction
University of East London
Master by Research in Engineering
Distinction
MCAST
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Electronics and Control Engineering
MCAST

Speaking & Recognition

Sharing insights with the data and AI community

Project Controls Expo 2024
Panel Discussion

Topic: Forecasting the future of AI applications in the built environment

November 6, 2024 London, UK

Let's Build Something Exceptional Together

Whether you need strategic architecture guidance or end-to-end data platform delivery, I'm here to help transform your data challenges into competitive advantages.