Modernise Your SQL Server Estate and Prepare for AI

My journey in computing started with a Commodore 64 in the early 90s, later replaced by a Windows 3.11 machine - where I quickly picked up MS-DOS commands and spent just as much time refining my Wing Commander skills. Fast forward to today, and while the tools have (thankfully) evolved, the core focus remains the same:- applying technology in a practical way to solve problems and drive meaningful outcomes. I now apply that mindset to helping organisations navigate and transform their data estates in the cloud. At Coeo, I lead and develop a high-performing team of consultants across the UK and India, supporting clients in delivering data modernisation, analytics and AI initiatives on Microsoft Azure. I focus on driving high-quality delivery and ensuring our engagements consistently deliver meaningful business outcomes. I bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to complex challenges, with a strong emphasis on quality, accountability and delivering value for both clients and the business. Prior to Coeo, I spent over seven years at Microsoft, where I designed, built and optimised modern database and infrastructure solutions for large enterprise organisations across the UK and Europe.

As a Senior Digital Specialist for Cloud & AI at Microsoft UK&I SME&C, I partner with organisations to help them become frontier businesses in the age of AI, using cloud, data, and intelligence to drive resilience, productivity, and innovation. My role centres on Cloud and AI leadership, supporting organisations as they modernise, navigate complexity, and adopt AI responsibly at scale. I work across strategy and execution, helping organisations evolve from traditional operating models to connected, data‑driven, and AI‑enabled enterprises.