Experience

A career arc from quantitative research to enterprise AI leadership.

Global Hyperscaler (Big Tech)

Middle East & Africa

Senior Cloud & AI Solution Engineer

Lead strategic AI transformation initiatives for top regional enterprise accounts. Acting as a trusted executive advisor, I orchestrate cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-impact AI solutions, bridging the gap between frontier technology and measurable business value, establishing AI Centres of Excellence and guiding C-suite executives through their digital evolution.

Senior Cross-Solution Technical Architect (Africa)

Drove digital innovation within enterprise innovation hubs across Africa, focusing on advanced AI and data strategies. Led rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development to help customers visualise and realise the potential of emerging technologies against complex business challenges.

Big 4 Professional Services Firm

Technology Consulting

Managed end-to-end digital transformation programmes, helping clients operationalise technology investments. From developing ROI models to leading high-performing delivery teams, I guided enterprises through modernisation, ensuring technology alignment with core business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation.

Research & Policy Analysis

Economic & Quantitative Research

At leading economic research institutions, including a centre of excellence for inequality research, a development policy think-tank, and a labour and development research unit, I conducted rigorous economic analysis and policy research. The work involved synthesising complex data into actionable insights, designing surveys, and authoring reports that informed decision-making across mental health economics, industrial policy, and inequality.

Foundational Roles

Early Career

A diverse foundation ranging from quantitative analysis at a Buy-Side Asset Manager to operational roles in network administration and audit. These experiences honed analytical precision and built a holistic understanding of organisational dynamics across finance, technology, and operations.