Dan is known for providing exceptional executive leadership as a Solutions Architect and/or Lead Data Architect. He is an expert at transforming a client's strategic business vision into innovative solutions while exploiting leading edge technologies. An accomplished Chief Solutions Architect, Dan has defined his career by taking on the most challenging and complex assignments focusing on resolving complex data architecture and design issues. He is at his best when advising on very large, high volume data-centric projects where sound data architecture and design techniques are key components to a successful solution implementation.Career Highlights Include:● IBM Distinguished Engineer since 2011, a significant IBM designation recognizing superior and sustained technical achievement and leadership● As CTO of IBM’s Data Platforms group, partnered as co-creator of an innovative real-time event-driven data fabric while personally leading all technology and architecture strategies● Lead Data Architect for the design and implementation of a large, complex, automated, online dispute resolution system which saved the client $1 billion over 5 years● Lead data architect for the largest insurance EDW design and implementation in the US at the time and also led data architecture for the largest P&C claims modernization program● Holds multiple patents focusing on architecture innovationProfessional Skill set Includes, but is not limited to:● Big Data Strategy and Innovation● Cloud Solution Architecture● Agile Data Design● Event-Based Data Fabric Architecture● Hybrid Cloud Data Architecture and Management● Big Data Architecture● Data Platforms, Modeling and Integration● Deep experience with industry frameworks like ACORD, IIW, BIAN, BDW, TMN, eTOM, DAMA, TOGAFContact Information:📞 719.313.7768 ✉ sutherl99@gmail.com