I have over 30 years of experience in data analysis, design, modeling, architecture and migration, delivering robust data solutions across healthcare, government, and financial services. I thrive on solving complex data problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leading teams from concept through implementation. I am based in Sydney and have extensive experience across public sector agencies, financial institutions, and large-scale data platforms, always focusing on quality, governance, and practical, scalable data solutions.

KIAN KHASTOOI

I have over 30 years of experience in data analysis, design, modeling, architecture and migration, delivering robust data solutions across healthcare, government, and financial services. I thrive on solving complex data problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leading teams from concept through implementation. I am based in Sydney and have extensive experience across public sector agencies, financial institutions, and large-scale data platforms, always focusing on quality, governance, and practical, scalable data solutions.

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I have over 30 years of experience in data analysis, design, modeling, architecture and migration, delivering robust data solutions across healthcare, government, and financial services. I thrive on solving complex data problems, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and leading teams from concept through implementation.

I am based in Sydney and have extensive experience across public sector agencies, financial institutions, and large-scale data platforms, always focusing on quality, governance, and practical, scalable data solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
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Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Data Modeller/Architect at ADHA
May 1, 2025 - Present
Joined the department of ADHA as data Modeler. Working with a team responsible for a new project HCA (Health Connect Australia), a FHIR-based system for exchanging clinical documents and locating healthcare provider details across Australia. Developing data models compatible with the agency's enterprise approach; delivering models for operational and reporting systems in UDAP.
Data Modeller at DEWR
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Investigated legacy systems (D365 CRM and SQL Server-based applications); produced physical data models, data dictionaries, conceptual/logical/physical models; supported data structure for proposed replacement in D365 and cloud SQL Server using Azure EDT; worked in an Agile environment with Azure DevOps to support design, development, and data migration.
Data Architect at Department Of Health (Melbourne)
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Looked into the main PeopleSoft CRM and produced enterprise data model for the legacy system; produced architecture documents covering data systems, governance, integration, migration, security, privacy and performance tuning.
Senior Technical Data Architect at ANZ Bank (Sydney) - ANZ Architecture and Engineering
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Delivered architecture design and supporting documents for data movement, masking, virtual data stores (VDBs) and data provisioning; produced data flow roadmaps and POC; automated database virtualization; ensured alignment with strategic roadmaps.
Hands-on Technical Development Manager at DXC (Client - Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited)
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Led end-to-end migration of life insurance data from ANZ Life Insurance to Zurich; produced modules for automatic data migration; guided BAs and testers; conducted workshops; wrote design, reconciliation and testing documents; iterated development, testing and client sign-off.
Senior Database Specialist at ANZ Bank (Sydney) - ANZ Testing Services CoE
November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Designed modules for automatic cloning of production databases to staging for PII masking; utilized RMAN, DDBoost, EMC Networker; supported OBA/test cycles and trouble-shooting.
Senior Data Design Manager at ANZ Bank (Sydney) - Remediation Projects
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Led remediation projects including design and development of conceptual, logical and physical data models; built extraction modules linking investors with policies; created interactive reconciliation reports using Oracle APEX and Power BI; published network-wide.
Senior Data Migration Analyst/ Designer at Macquarie Bank (Sydney) - Life Insurance Data Migration Project
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Produced PMIA, high-level solution design, detailed design and technical documents; developed data migration extracts and batch jobs; built reconciliation programs to compare DWH vs live data; defined data definitions for Zurich interface.
Senior Data Architect/Designer at Macquarie Bank (Sydney) - Core Banking BigData DWH project
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Produced high-level design and data models from conceptual to physical; partnered with architecture team to define roadmap for core banking; designed delta changes and interface requirements for the Big Data Warehouse.
Senior Oracle Data Specialist (Migration) at Commonwealth Bank Australia (Sydney)
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2014
Dedicated Oracle expert in Agile dev team, delivered data migration designs and development; performed data profiling; tuned performance; coordinated with vendors and testers; created Oracle packages and PL/SQL components; released to production.
Data Architect at Accenture (Brisbane City Council)
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Delivered architecture designs and roadmaps; facilitated workshops with business and technical stakeholders; produced design artifacts; guided data migration and ETL planning.
Development Manager at Victoria University
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Oversaw development and data-related initiatives; supported governance for data projects.
Oracle Development/ Support Manager at Liquorland Australia (Sydney)
June 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Managed Oracle development and support activities for Liquorland; coordinated with DBAs and developers.
Oracle Consultant (Contractor) at Telstra Australia - Billing department
March 1, 2003 - May 1, 2009
Contract Oracle consultant for billing systems; supported migration and integration tasks.
Oracle Consultant (Contractor)
October 1, 1997 - February 1, 2003
Senior Technical Data Architect at ANZ Bank (Sydney) - Architecture and Engineering
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Led architecture design, data movement from production to non-production environments with profiling and masking, and drove data virtualization and security considerations; produced data flow roadmaps and PoCs.
Oracle Consultant (Contractor) at Telstra Australia - Billing department
March 1, 1995 - September 1, 1997
Delivered Oracle-based data solutions for billing systems; collaborated with teams to ensure data integrity and release readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Manchester University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Science at Manchester University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Government, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet