Lead Data Solution Architect Cv Fatima McKenzie Lead Data Solution Architect 07700 90XXXX fatima.mckenzie@example.com fatimamckenzie Bristol, BS1 4DJ STRENGTHS Architecture translation Turned discovery findings on reinsurance processes into prioritised architecture decisions that delivery teams could use. Stakeholder connection Built productive links with analysts, architecture colleagues and vendors to resolve interface questions and clarify requirements. Reinsurance knowledge Mapped premiums, claims, recoveries and treaty information with specialists, connecting operational definitions to reporting needs. Delivery alignment Presented architecture options and trade offs in clear terms, helping stakeholders agree reusable approaches and delivery priorities. Governance judgement Assessed AI and automation options with governance in view, documenting a controlled evaluation before wider adoption. SKILLS Data architecture Solution architecture Data integration Data modelling Reinsurance data Ceded reinsurance Azure Databricks CenataSure Subscribe Data migration Data transformation Enterprise architecture Vendor engagement AI evaluation LANGUAGES English Native 40 French Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 13.1 Years Lead Data Solution Architect at Harbourside Mutual (3.8 Years) Data Architect at Meridian Specialty Insurance (2.7 Years) Senior Data Architect at Kestrel Consulting (3.1 Years) Data Integration Architect at Bracken Insurance Services (1.6 Years) Data Analyst at Northstar Analytics (2 Years) SUMMARY Data Solution Architect with 13 years of experience delivering enterprise data transformation across insurance and reinsurance . Shape architecture from discovery through implementation, with expertise in ceded reinsurance, Azure, Databricks, data modelling and integration. Recent delivery includes CenataSure and Subscribe integration with established data platforms and business systems. Translate requirements for premiums, claims, recoveries and treaty arrangements into practical designs, collaborating with business analysts, architecture leaders and technology vendors to align solutions with enterprise standards. Build productive stakeholder relationships that help resolve complex integration decisions and maintain clear delivery priorities. Bring experience across large scale insurance implementations, alongside considered evaluation of AI and automation for document and data processing. EXPERIENCE Lead Data Solution Architect Harbourside Mutual Feb 2023 - Present Bristol, UK Shaped the data architecture for a ceded reinsurance transformation, taking discovery findings on premiums, claims, recoveries and treaty arrangements into prioritised solution designs for delivery teams. Led architecture and integration design for a CenataSure implementation, connecting the platform with Subscribe, Azure data services and established underwriting and finance systems. Defined Azure and Databricks data flows , integration patterns and migration controls across a multi platform environment, giving engineering teams consistent designs for batch and near real time data movement. Worked with business analysts, senior architecture colleagues and external technology vendors to resolve interface decisions, clarify requirements and align designs with enterprise architecture standards and strategic objectives. Introduced data modelling and reconciliation checks for transformed reinsurance records, improving traceability between source systems and ceded reporting outputs. In 2025, assessed AI enabled workflow and automation options for document and data processing, documenting governance considerations and a controlled evaluation approach before any wider adoption. Data Architect Meridian Specialty Insurance Jun 2020 - Jan 2023 London, UK Designed target data architecture for a large scale insurance platform implementation , translating underwriting, claims and reinsurance needs into data models and integration specifications. Built Azure and Databricks patterns for ingesting and transforming policy and claims data, supporting scalable analytics while preserving lineage and operational controls. Coordinated discovery and solution design with business analysts, delivery leads and external technology vendors, resolving dependencies across policy administration, finance and reporting platforms. Set out migration mappings and validation rules for a staged platform transition, enabling business teams to reconcile premiums and claims before cutover. Presented architecture options and delivery trade offs to stakeholders, securing agreement on reusable integration approaches and alignment with enterprise standards. Senior Data Architect Kestrel Consulting May 2017 - May 2020 London, UK Delivered data architecture for insurance transformation clients, covering source system assessment, conceptual and logical data modelling , integration design and implementation planning. Designed Azure based data solutions and repeatable data flows for clients consolidating underwriting and claims information from multiple platforms. Mapped ceded reinsurance processes and treaty data with client specialists, linking premium, claim and recovery records to reporting and reconciliation requirements. Managed technical workshops with client stakeholders and software vendors, converting complex business requirements into interface specifications and sequenced delivery plans. Reviewed implementation designs against client enterprise architecture standards and documented decisions, risks and dependencies for governance forums. Data Integration Architect Bracken Insurance Services Oct 2015 - Apr 2017 Manchester, UK Developed integration specifications for policy, claims and finance systems, clarifying data ownership and hand offs across a growing insurance platform estate. Created canonical data models and mapping rules for premium and claims feeds, helping operational teams reconcile records between source applications and reporting stores. Planned migration and transformation activities with delivery teams, using profiling and exception reports to identify data quality issues before release. Documented interface controls and supported vendor testing, enabling business users to verify end to end data flows ahead of implementation milestones. Data Analyst Northstar Analytics Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 Leeds, UK Analysed insurance premium and claims datasets for reporting projects, using SQL based checks to identify inconsistent records and provide clear findings to senior analysts. Produced source to target mappings and data dictionaries for system integration work, improving shared understanding of business definitions and reporting inputs. Prepared test cases and reconciled migration extracts against source totals, recording exceptions for investigation by operational and technical colleagues. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognised by the Harbourside Mutual transformation sponsor in 2025 for clear architecture decision records and effective vendor engagement during discovery. Mentored two data architects through design reviews and facilitated internal sessions on reinsurance data modelling and integration patterns. EDUCATION BSc (Hons) Information Systems University of Leeds 2012 Leeds, UK CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert 2022 Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics Data Engineering: Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake Programming Languages: SQL, Python, Scala Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka, Talend Data Integration Data Modelling: ERwin Data Modeler, SAP PowerDesigner, dbt Business Intelligence: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense Version Control: Git, GitHub, Azure Repos Development Environments: Visual Studio Code, Azure Databricks notebooks, Jupyter Notebook Data Formats: Apache Parquet, JSON, XML Insurance Platforms: CenataSure, Subscribe, Guidewire InsuranceSuite SKILLS Data architecture Solution architecture Data integration Data modelling Reinsurance data Ceded reinsurance Azure Databricks CenataSure Subscribe Data migration Data transformation Enterprise architecture Vendor engagement AI evaluation PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, British Computer Society, engaging with the professional community on information systems and data architecture. Member, Data Management Association International, participating in its professional community for data management practice. LANGUAGES English (Native) French (Intermediate)
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