Engineering Manager & Sr. Cloud Data & AI Consultant
May 2025 - Present
Responsibilities:
Led a high-performing team of Data & AI consultants and architects, establishing technical standards, cultivating deep expertise in modern data platforms, and driving consistent delivery excellence across complex client engagements
Served as technical subject matter expert in presales conversations, translating complex client requirements into actionable technical solutions and competitive proposals
Spearheaded architecture and implementation for high-stakes engagements for enterprise clients, designing and implementing cloud-native data platforms that transformed analytics capabilities, drove data-driven decision-making, and delivered measurable business value across multi-million-dollar initiatives
Architected Greenfield Microsoft Fabric implementations for a national homebuilder
Drove strategic hiring initiatives to scale the data practice, identifying and recruiting top-tier talent aligned with organizational growth objectives
Authored Statements of Work defining project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria for data architecture and AI implementation projects
Engineered proprietary solution accelerators and reusable frameworks that streamlined project delivery cycles, reduced implementation risk, and strengthened the firm’s competitive positioning in client pursuits
Collaborated with Account Executives and Sales Specialists to drive Data & AI strategy in customer accounts using the Azure Data Platform and Azure AI.
Skilled in pre-sales strategy, solution architecture, technical consulting, and helping enterprises optimize operations with predictive analytics, IoT, and smart manufacturing.
Adept at delivering high-impact demos and leading technical engagements to showcase AI-driven solutions.
Engaged with Director and C-level technical leaders, effectively communicating complex AI and data strategies to drive executive alignment, business strategy, and decision-making.
Passionate about enabling manufacturers with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure AI, and Power BI to enhance operations, supply chains, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Sr. Data & AI Consultant
Mar 2020 - Nov 2024
Responsibilities:
Accumulated over 11 years of experience of leading teams of consultants to create successful modern data analytics products in the Azure cloud data platform
Served as a trusted data strategy advisor to seven Fortune 500 companies, in addition to state and federal government agencies
Led multimillion dollar data estate modernization projects with data engineering, data analytics, and secure cloud data platforms that increased scalability by over 400% and reduced report development time by 50%.
Enhanced project success by conducting thorough candidate interviews and strategically aligning team members’ skills with project requirements. This approach ensured efficient project execution, resulting in a 20% increase in overall project satisfaction surveys
Facilitated product envisioning sessions with key stakeholders to meticulously define project requirements, establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs), outline project scope, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships
Collaborated closely with management to interview potential new hires for both behavioral and technical factors for success
Data & AI Consultant
Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
Responsibilities:
(Roles and responsibilities shared with Sr. Consultant role above per resume structure)
Accumulated over five years of consulting expertise specializing in the business intelligence, data engineering, analytics engineering, and data warehousing in a Microsoft Gold Partner consulting firm
Conducted technical pre-sales demonstrations with Microsoft Solution Specialists, showcasing the capabilities and value of Microsoft solutions to prospective clients. This initiative-taking engagement led to an over 80% sales conversion rate.
Functioned as an on-demand virtual mentor and expert, providing guidance in the fields of data warehousing, data engineering, data analytics, DAX, and Power BI.
Gathered reporting and analytical requirements from key stakeholders and created data models for data warehouses, data marts, and Power BI datasets.
Served as a professional trainer for Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, and T-SQL classes, while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction scores.
Co-developed course content for professional training classes
