In this position, I integrated Azure cloud services including Databricks, Data Factory, PowerBI, Delta Sharing, and Unity Catalog into existing systems. I also created and enforced robust internal controls alongside newly established change control board to streamline process enhancements. Additionally, I built and maintained strategic partnerships with cloud technology vendors to optimize service implementation and performance.Some of my key achievements in this role includes:• Headed team of 50 in transitioning KPMG to fully cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on digital strategies.• Spearheaded adoption of cloud technologies, transforming data handling in Advisory, Audit, and Tax divisions.• Designed and executed chargeback dashboard that recuperated over $1M annually in cloud expenditures.

While serving in this role, I oversaw strategic management and operational oversight of department's data services team, ensuring effective collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data. I also led initiatives to enhance data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility through robust data governance practices and cutting-edge technology solutions. Additionally, I championed adoption of best practices in data security and privacy to safeguard sensitive financial information against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.Some of my key achievements in this role include:• Directed team of 20 in analyzing and visualizing financial data for key stakeholders, including tasks such as data ingestion, quality control, and creation of monitors, models, dashboards, and reports to identify systemic risks.• Led development of award-winning accounting sub-ledger that contributed to clean audit opinion on financial statements of Treasury's $700B Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies that supported organizational objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements.• Managed development and maintenance of data infrastructure, including databases, data warehouses, and other storage solutions, to facilitate efficient data ingestion, processing, and retrieval.

Responsible for growing real estate acquisitions from $21 million per year in 1999 to over $150 million per year in 2008 while averaging a 12% rate of return.