Bindesh Vijayan

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I am a self-taught, self-motivated, and hands-on AI and Data Leader with 18 years of experience working at renowned global firms like Microsoft, Accenture, SAP Labs, and leading organizations in the GCC region such as…

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I am a self-taught, self-motivated, and hands-on AI and Data Leader with 18 years of experience working at renowned global firms like Microsoft, Accenture, SAP Labs, and leading organizations in the GCC region such as Strategy& and Artefact. I specialize in architecting enterprise-grade AI and modern data platforms and have a proven record of building LLM-powered applications and spearheading Gen AI-driven transformations across both public and private sectors in the Middle East.

I am passionate about aligning AI and data strategy with business objectives, driving adoption, and leading high-performance teams to deliver innovative solutions. My expertise spans from building scalable AI architectures on multi-cloud platforms to mentoring teams and delivering workshops that promote AI literacy and adoption.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Computers & Electronics
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 24 roles

Data & AI Architect · Artefact MENAApr 2025 – Aug 2025 · 5 mos

Advised C-level stakeholders on aligning business transformation goals with long-term AI and data strategies emphasizing GenAI enablement, data maturity, and AI-driven decision systems. Designed and delivered scalable LLM-powered applications for enterprise clients using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Agents. Architected advanced agentic AI systems integrating enterprise data and enabled efficient LLM fine-tuning for custom domain applications. Led implementation of AI governance frameworks and developed local-first GenAI workflows focusing on privacy and low latency. Engaged in pre-sales solutioning and delivered AI/ML workshops to upskill stakeholders and promote AI adoption.

Data Architect - Contract · Zerogate LLC for Strategy& / Abu Dhabi Government for Enablement (DGE)Nov 2024 – Aug 2025 · 10 mos

Led data modernization initiatives for Abu Dhabi Government entities, reviewing existing architectures and capacity to recommend optimized Microsoft Azure solutions including Fabric, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks. Reviewed RFPs for large-scale data platform implementations. Facilitated architectural review sessions with multiple vendors ensuring governance and platform alignment. Acted as liaison for integrating security requirements, designed and deployed a secure scalable Data Marketplace enabling compliant inter-departmental data sharing. Collaborated with executive leadership to shape modernization roadmaps and align with digital transformation strategies.

Data Architect - Contract · Zerogate LLC for Strategy& / Abu Dhabi Government for Enablement (DGE)Nov 2024 – Aug 2025 · 10 mos

Led data modernization initiatives across Abu Dhabi government entities by reviewing data architectures, ensuring solution scalability on Microsoft Azure platforms including Fabric and Synapse Analytics. Facilitated multi-vendor architectural reviews across Microsoft, Artefact, PwC, and Harbr, ensuring secure data platform deployments. Designed Data Marketplace solutions for compliant inter-departmental data sharing and aligned modernization roadmaps with broader digital transformation strategies.

Data & AI Architect · Artefact MENANov 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Solutions Architect Azure Customer Experiences · MicrosoftSep 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs
Solutions Architect Azure Customer Experiences · MicrosoftSep 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs
Technical Lead, Support Engineering · MicrosoftDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Data Lead Azure Data & AI Consulting · MicrosoftDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

Foundation Course in Computer Application · Department of Electronics Accredited Computer Courses (DOEACC), Govt. Of India2030 – 2025
Programming in Java and Advanced Java · SSI Certificate2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 9

MCTS .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development2030 – 2025
MCTS SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance2030 – 2025
Foundation Course in Computer Application2030 – 2025
SSI Certificate in Advanced Java Programming2030 – 2025

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