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Khurram B.

Data and AI Delivery Management
24.9 yrs experienceInvestment Banking
Sep 2021

The move

MoveManitoba Public Insurance Mubadala
TitleLead Data Architect VP, Data Architecture, Engineering and Analytics
LocationCanada United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · Canada United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Years in UAE11.2
Total experience24.9 years
Mubadala headcount501-1,000 employees
Mubadala industryFinancial Services
Mubadala HQAbu Dhabi
Mubadala founded2002
Mubadala typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. VP, Data Architecture, Engineering and AnalyticsSep 2021 — Present
    Mubadala· Full-time
  2. Lead Data ArchitectNov 2020 — Jul 2021
    Manitoba Public Insurance· Canada· Contract Full-time
  3. Sr. Manager Enterprise Data Services and TechnologiesNov 2015 — Nov 2020
    Federated Co-operatives Limited· Calgary/Saskatoon, Canada· Permanent Full-time
  4. Practice Lead - Data Architecture and AnalyticsDec 2013 — Nov 2015
    Dubai Customs· Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Technical Manager - Applications & IntegrationAug 2010 — Nov 2013
    emaratech· Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Technology Architect - IntegrationsJan 2008 — Aug 2010
    emaratech· Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  7. Team Lead - Data Management ServicesApr 2006 — Dec 2007
    Datel Services· Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  8. Senior Software Engineer - Database DevelopmentMay 2004 — Mar 2006
    Datel Services· Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  9. IT ConsultantAug 2003 — Apr 2004
    FBL
  10. Database DeveloperJan 2001 — Aug 2003
    MMT

Education

Top skills

ITILSoftware Project ManagementProject PlanningIntegrationData WarehousingSolution Architecture

About

I am a Data & Analytics leader with 22+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale data, analytics, and AI transformations across public sector and complex organizations. I specialize in building scalable, governed data platforms that deliver trusted insights and measurable business value. I have led multi-million-dollar programs spanning data integration, cloud data platforms, business intelligence, advanced analytics, and machine learning. Known for execution excellence, I stabilize complex initiatives, build high-performing teams, and deliver analytics products at scale. My strength lies in connecting business strategy to data delivery defining practical roadmaps, modern architectures, and operating models while strengthening data governance, quality, and access. I partner closely w

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