Description

A seasoned Data & BI Architect with 18+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and business intelligence. Expertise in designing scalable data solutions, optimizing ETL pipelines, and driving data-driven decision-making for global financial institutions. Highly skilled in setting up data infrastructure for AI-driven initiatives, ensuring high-quality, well-governed, and structured data pipelines to support advanced analytics. Adept at implementing cloud-based data platforms and self-service BI frameworks to empower business users. Passionate about DeFi, blockchain analytics, and investment strategies. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and business teams, ensuring that data-driven insights translate into tangible business outcomes.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai City (up to 50km)

BARCLAYS GLOBAL SERVICES
AVP
June 2017 - Today (9 years)
• Architected and deployed BI solutions for a 2B+ Consumer Lending Portfolio, reducing reporting turnaround time by 40%.
• Spearheaded data governance implementation, ensuring 99.9% data accuracy across financial reporting systems.
• Designed enterprise-wide cloud data integration strategies (ETL/ELT), enhancing data processing speeds.
• Partnered with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable BI solutions, reducing ad hoc reporting requests by 35%.
HP
BI Consultant
March 2016 - April 2017 (1 year and 1 month)
United States
• Provided strategic consulting for enterprise-wide BI initiatives, developing architectural solutions and best practices.
• Led data architecture assessments and recommended optimization strategies to improve reporting efficiency.
• Conducted requirement analysis workshops with business stakeholders to align BI solutions with organizational goals.
Hexaware
System Analyst
April 2014 - December 2015 (1 year and 8 months)
• Lead a team of BI developers and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using Cognos, enabling users to gain insights from data.
• Implemented data quality frameworks and metadata management solutions for the reporting estate.