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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.…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.

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 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.…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.

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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.

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Data & AI Architect at Artefact MENA

November 1, 2024 - Present

Advised C-level stakeholders on aligning business transformation goals with AI and data strategies focusing on GenAI enablement and AI-driven decision systems. Designed scalable LLM-powered applications for enterprise clients using Azure AI platforms and architected agentic AI systems with LangChain. Led governance framework implementations with Azure Purview, developed local GenAI workflows for privacy-centric applications, performed pre-sales solutioning in the UAE and KSA markets, and delivered AI/ML workshops to enhance AI adoption and literacy.

Data Architect - Contract at Zerogate LLC for Strategy& / Abu Dhabi Government for Enablement (DGE)

November 30, 2024 - August 26, 2025

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.

Solutions Architect Azure Customer Experiences at Microsoft

September 30, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Led a cross-functional team designing scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks to facilitate analytics and machine learning workloads. Developed a GPT-4 powered Microsoft Teams Bot leveraging Azure OpenAI and RAG pipelines for enterprise knowledge insights. Delivered multi-channel AI-driven intent recognition, KPI forecasting models using Azure Machine Learning, and graph-based data models with Neo4j to improve Microsoft Security product insights. Managed CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and constructed dashboards with Power BI to serve senior leadership needs.

Data Lead Azure Data & AI Consulting at Microsoft

December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Led full-stack and data engineering teams to deliver a real-time steel line monitoring web portal for Outokumpu, enabling cloud transition. Built data pipelines leveraging Azure Databricks and Data Factory and implemented Kafka streaming solutions. Authored comprehensive platform design documentation, collaborated closely with data scientists on predictive and anomaly detection ML models, conducted data governance assessments, and provided mentorship on Azure Data Platform technologies.

Technical Lead, Support Engineering at Microsoft

December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Served as SME for Azure Cosmos DB, Data Factory, and Databricks supporting premier customers. Collaborated with product engineering teams on issue resolution and beta feature adoption. Delivered technical training, managed customer onboarding, facilitated migration to Azure Cloud solutions, and contributed to bug bashes enhancing product reliability.

Technical Architect at SAP Labs India

December 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Led architectural design and implementation of SAP XM analytics platform using Java, Spring, and SAP HANA. Conducted code reviews, managed sprints and scrums, engaged with stakeholders, performed hands-on coding and bug fixes, optimized application performance, provided mentorship, and evaluated new technologies for continuous improvement.

Technical Architect at Custologix

December 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Defined project architectures, migration strategies, and system design documentation. Coordinated with technical teams and management, assessed technical risks, maintained technology knowledge, and developed Java SpringBoot microservices with Docker containerization.

Technical Architect at Inquirly Technologies

December 31, 2016 - August 26, 2025

Involved in requirements gathering, managed sprints using Scrum, chose technology stacks, led mobile and web teams, architected APIs, and performed hands-on coding with AngularJS, Ruby on Rails, Golang.

Cofounder at Holler

December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025

Created a mobile application enabling free calls without phone numbers or ads, replacing native dialers for easier connections. Developed and launched the app receiving press coverage.

Technical Manager at Regalix

December 31, 2014 - August 26, 2025

Gathered requirements and communicated with US-based onsite clients. Provided architecture consultation for Ruby on Rails web projects, managed a team of six, assisted with difficult modules, and contributed hands-on coding.

Support Escalation Engineer at Microsoft

December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025

Provided support on Entity Framework, LINQ, OData, databinding technologies, Azure cloud, and SQL Server. Delivered technical advisory and workarounds, created sample apps, participated in community efforts, conducted technical presentations and team talks, and mentored new team members.

Software Engineer at Accenture

December 31, 2006 - August 26, 2025

Performed UI design, handled design change requests, developed business reports, coded, gathered end-user requirements, managed configuration, and modeled databases.

Data & AI Architect at Artefact MENA

April 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025

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 at Zerogate LLC for Strategy& / Abu Dhabi Government for Enablement (DGE)

November 30, 2024 - August 26, 2025

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.

Solutions Architect Azure Customer Experiences at Microsoft

September 30, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Led a cross-functional team of data engineers and scientists to develop scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks to support advanced analytics and ML workloads. Architected GPT-4 powered Microsoft Teams bot leveraging Azure OpenAI and Prompt Engineering to provide contextual insights. Designed multi-channel AI-driven intent recognition systems using BERT models. Collaborated on KPI forecasting and statistical modeling on Azure ML. Developed data cubes, graph-based data models with Neo4j, and full-stack applications using Vue.js, ASP.NET MVC, and Golang. Managed CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and AKS, and created Power BI dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Data Lead Azure Data & AI Consulting at Microsoft

December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Led a team delivering real-time monitoring web portals for steel manufacturing clients, transitioning legacy on-premise systems to cloud using Azure Data Platform including Databricks and Azure Data Factory. Designed high-throughput data streaming with Apache Kafka and authored comprehensive infrastructure designs. Collaborated with senior technical leadership and data scientists to develop ML models for predictive analytics and anomaly detection, particularly using thermal imagery for manufacturing defect identification. Conducted data governance assessments and provided training and mentorship on Azure technologies.

Technical Lead, Support Engineering at Microsoft

December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Served as SME for Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks supporting Microsoft Premier Customers. Provided architectural guidance, escalation support, and technical training on Azure data products. Collaborated with product engineering to resolve critical issues, facilitated onboarding for new hires, reviewed customer progress, and migrated legacy systems to Azure Cloud architectures. Participated in bug bashes and enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive technical assistance.

Technical Architect at SAP Labs India

December 31, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Led architectural design and implementation of an analytics platform for SAP XM using Java, Spring, and SAP HANA. Conducted code reviews, managed sprints, and collaborated with global architects. Provided stakeholder engagement, hands-on coding for complex modules, prioritized bug fixes, led performance tuning, and mentored junior developers. Recommended new technologies and maintained coding standards to improve software development processes.

Technical Architect at Custologix

January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2025

Defined project architecture and metrics to assess system performance. Devised migration strategies and transition plans incorporating new features and app interoperability. Managed source code control, knowledge management, and change management systems. Translated requirements into design documentation and coordinated with onsite/offshore technical teams. Identified and mitigated project risks. Hands-on Java SpringBoot development with microservices and Docker containerization.

Technical Architect at Inquirly Technologies

January 1, 2016 - August 26, 2025

Gathered requirements and planned sprints using Scrum. Selected technology stacks and managed mobile and web teams. Architected APIs for mobile and web apps, supervised a team of 8, supported difficult modules, and performed hands-on coding with AngularJS, Ruby on Rails, and Golang.

Cofounder at Holler

January 1, 2015 - August 26, 2025

Co-founded a mobile application enabling free calls without phone numbers or ads. Developed a dialler app replacing existing phone diallers to simplify connections.

Technical Manager at Regalix

January 1, 2014 - August 26, 2025

Responsible for requirements gathering, client communication, web architecture consultation using Ruby on Rails, managing a development team of 6, mentoring on complex modules, and hands-on coding.

Support Escalation Engineer at Microsoft

December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025

Supported Microsoft partners and developers with technologies like Entity Framework, LINQ, OData, and Azure cloud computing. Provided best practices, analyzed applications, developed workarounds, conducted technical presentations, delivered workshops, and mentored new team members.

Software Engineer at Accenture

January 1, 2006 - August 26, 2025

Performed UI design, change requests, business report design, coding, requirement gathering with end users, configuration management, and database modeling.