Modern Data Lakehouse Architect
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Develop and drive the overall data architecture strategy in alignment with the organization's business objectives.• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data solution, considering both short- term goals and long-term organization vision.• Collaboration with diverse team to comprehensively understand their data challenges, covering areas like Data Quality, Governance, Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Lakes, DWH, and MDM.• Conducting in-depth requirement gathering meeting with client stakeholders from both business and Data analytics departments to assess the current data landscape.• Acted as the key interface between business stakeholders and development teams, effectively translating business development requirements (BDR) into actionable technical specifications, thereby ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.• Implemented comprehensive data masking and security protocols to safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII), in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensured that security measures are integrated at each stage of the development lifecycle.• Managed and mentored development teams, overseeing code quality and data modeling, to ensure that deliverables meet architectural standards and business requirements. Coordinated with Enterprise Architects (EA) for plan reviews and strategic alignment.• Took ownership of technical certification processes, validating that all architectural and development efforts meet quality and performance benchmarks, thus mitigating risks and ensuring project success.• Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of clients' strategic enterprise data needs, leading to more efficient data management practices.