Sam J.
Associate Director (Global Data Office) @EY
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director (Global Data Office) @EY
London, GB
Leading teams to deliver data projects that enable EY\'s AI-Ready Data Strategy.
EDUCATION
University of Auckland
Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (BCom/BSc), 4 Majors in Marketing, Information Systems, Biology, and Statistics
SKILLS
ABOUT SAM J.
I’m a Data Product & Platform Leader specialising in enterprise data products, data sharing, and AI-ready data platforms. I bring hands-on experience across product management, data engineering, analytics, technical architecture, and delivery leadership, enabling organisations to treat data as a governed, scalable product that is ready to support advanced analytics, automation, and AI use cases.I’ve led teams across Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban environments, with a strong focus on clear communication, outcome ownership, and cross-functional alignment. My leadership style centres on building high-performing, psychologically safe teams that operate with autonomy, continuous improvement, and accountability. My teams have delivered end-to-end data product PoCs and platforms focused on data discoverability, governance, quality, and reuse as key enablers for AI-readiness. This includes designing and implementing modern data architectures using Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, and more, to establish trusted and compliant data that is accessible across the enterprise.I’m highly skilled at translating business strategy into data product roadmaps, defining business and data flows, reviewing and shaping technical and architectural designs, and aligning a wide range of stakeholders including developers, QA teams, architecture, legal, business teams, application owners, and Directors/Executive leadership. I regularly act as the bridge between business outcomes and technical execution, ensuring data investments deliver measurable value.I have experience working across a range of industries, including Professional Services, FMCG, Logistics, Utilities, Legal Technology, Insurance, Health, Life Sciences, Retail, and the Not-For-Profit sector.Key skills & technologies:Data Product Management, Data Platforms, AI Readiness, Data Governance, Data Mesh, Analytics Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Azure, M365 Copilot, AI Agents, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, SQL Server, PySpark, REST APIs, SAP ECC, Talend, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Microsoft 365, GitHub
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