Experienced Data Analytics & AI Leader with 13+ years in tech consulting and aerospace. Board Member at ICAEW, passionate about diversity, data storytelling, and responsible AI.
Driving innovation through data and AI leadership
As an AI innovator, Board Member and Data Science expert with a keen eye for transformative technology, I bring over 13 years of experience in tech consulting and aerospace industries. Currently serving as a Board Member on the ICAEW Technology Faculty Board and Senior Manager of Data Innovation & AI at BDO UK LLP.
Pioneering responsible AI applications in audit and risk analytics
Leading DEI initiatives and fostering inclusive tech environments
Delivering data-driven solutions that exceed industry standards
Ensuring responsible AI development and deployment practices
A journey of leadership and innovation
Serving on the ICAEW Tech Faculty Board, focusing on Artificial Intelligence as a transformative area. Contributing to thought leadership, developing guidance for members and stakeholders, and ensuring the ICAEW community is informed about crucial issues in AI adoption and responsible use in Audit and Financial Services.
Managing a £4M p.a. revenue-generating Audit Data Analytics stream. Pioneering responsible AI application in Audit, Risk Analytics and back-office operations. Created AI strategy for TRA team, drafted AI auditing framework, and lead piloting of AI products including Microsoft Copilot and in-house developed AI tools.
Led distributed team of 40+ data professionals across UK and Mauritius. Grew data analytics team from 8 to 40 members over 6 years, establishing BDO's Data Centre of Excellence. Expanded client base tenfold from 250 to 2500 clients.
Data Analytics and Risk Assurance Expert specializing in data visualization and dynamic dashboard design. Integrated diverse data sources to deliver actionable insights across multiple industries.
Ops Manager & Data Analytics Lead for airline operations. Directed data operations and business analytics, providing critical insights for operational, financial, and commercial decision-making.
Continuous learning and professional development
2022
Top 2% of Cohort • 100% grade on Capstone Deep Learning thesis
Leveraging AI for Effective Decision making
2013 - 2014
Distinction
2006 - 2010
1st Class Honours
Technical proficiency and leadership capabilities
Thought leadership and industry insights
ICAEW Insights
Comprehensive guide to understanding artificial intelligence, its capabilities, limitations, and implications for the accounting and finance profession.
Read ArticleBDO (co-authored)
Analysis of the European Union's AI Act and its implications for businesses operating in the AI space.
Read ArticleMedium
Exploring the intersection of generative AI, web scraping technologies, and privacy considerations in the modern data landscape.
Read ArticleThe AI Accelerator Institute (AIAI)
A comprehensive journey through the evolution of artificial intelligence from its mythological origins to contemporary applications.
Read ArticleMedium
Deep dive into security considerations for multimodal large language models and emerging attack vectors.
Read ArticleGoogle Colab
Practical implementation of image recognition using ChatGPT for solving the classic MNIST digit recognition problem.
Read ArticleLet's discuss AI, data analytics, or collaboration opportunities
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London, United Kingdom