Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
· Currently pursuing a Gen AI system design to enhance expertise in designing and implementing Gen AI architectures.
· Designed and implemented proof of concepts for machine learning models in Azure ML and Databricks, demonstrating a proactive approach to exploring and adopting emerging technologies.
· Collaborated with data scientists to establish data quality standards and validation processes, ensuring accurate and reliable data for analytics and model building.
· Key leader and architect in building and evolving a modern data platform in Azure, leveraging a wide range of Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Purview, Dataverse, PowerBI, and Logic Apps.
· Designed and implemented a highly scalable and secure cloud architecture for a Fair & Fast lending product, integrating online banking with REST APIs and automated loan adjudication process.
· Spearheaded the implementation of ITIL methodologies, resulting in standardized issue resolution processes and ensuring consistent, efficient incident management using ServiceNow and PagerDuty.
· Championed the Azure Well-Architected Framework, ensuring that the cloud architecture is reliable, secure, cost-optimized, operationally excellent, and performance efficient.
· Led the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of a cloud-based Semarchy MDM platform, ensuring the creation and maintenance of a unified Golden Record for customer data.
· Implemented robust data governance policies, including granular access controls using service principles and Microsoft Entra groups, and utilizing Microsoft Purview for data discovery and cataloging.
· Modernized numerous data solutions in Azure, integrating Temenos T24 core banking data with various data sources while ensuring compliance and security.
· Designed and implemented proof of concepts across various domains, including Temenos T24 core banking features, emerging digital technologies, cloud adoption strategies, and data platform services
· Managed digital and data vendors, including TransUnion, Coconut Calendar, OneSpan, Temenos, Melissa, Semarchy, and Empyrean. Led contract renewals, aligned vendor strategies with organizational goals, and identified opportunities for improvement and cost optimization.