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Mourad Laidad

Data & AI Architect | Lakehouse | Data Platform

€670/day
Annecy, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Mourad

Data & AI Architect, with over 16 years of experience, specializing in transforming traditional data systems into modern platforms (Lakehouse, Data Platform, AI).
Specialized in transforming traditional decision-making systems into modern architectures focused on Data Platform and AI, combining Cloud (Azure / AWS), Lakehouse (Databricks, Fabric), and data governance.
Proven experience in demanding environments (banking, luxury, insurance), with a strong ability to align business challenges with scalable, reliable, and business value-oriented data architectures.
I work on high-impact business data modernization projects, combining architecture, governance, and data valorization.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Annecy (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Marseille (up to 50km)

Experience

  • VARYNIA EUROPE LTD
    Data & AI Architect (Data Platform & Governance)
    DIGITAL AND IT
    September 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
    Genève, Switzerland
    Context:
    This opportunity involved assisting our clients in implementing robust Data Governance, by defining the roles, processes, and standards necessary to ensure data quality, security, and valorization. The migration of Master Data Management solutions was implemented, from the analysis of the existing system to the deployment of the new platform, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity throughout the project.

    Activities:
    – Design and implementation of data platforms oriented towards Data Products and Data Governance for clients (banking, institutions)
    – Definition of Data Platform architectures integrating MDM, Data Catalog, and virtualization (Denodo)
    – Leadership of the transformation towards a Data-Centric approach aligned with business objectives
    – Implementation of unified data repositories (MDM) integrated into a global data architecture
    – Coordination between Data, IT, and business teams to accelerate data valorization
    – Contribution to the definition of scalable Data Platform strategies (preparation for Lakehouse / cloud data)

    Technologies:
    Power BI, Semarchy xDM, Denodo, Talend Data Catalog, Blueway (Phoenix) Designer, BUS, Databricks.

    Result:
    Thanks to the success of the MDM migration and the structuring of Data Governance, clients now have a unique and consistent repository, accelerating business processes and strengthening data trust. The deployed governance ensures continuous control over data quality, compliance, and lifecycle.
    Denodo Data Catalog Semarchy xDM Microsoft Power BI Blueway
  • ELCA
    Data Platform Architect (Lakehouse & Data Strategy)
    DIGITAL AND IT
    November 2023 - April 2025 (1 year and 5 months)
    Genève, Switzerland
    Context:
    This opportunity involved defining and developing a Data Driven Enterprise strategy focused on a Data-Centric approach. To achieve this, the storage offering required data expertise in data processing, Master Data Management, and Data Governance.

    Activities:
    – Definition of a Lakehouse-oriented Data Platform strategy for multi-sector clients
    – Evaluation and integration of modern solutions (Databricks, Data Catalog, Data Governance)
    – Design of the target architecture (data ingestion, storage, governance, BI)
    – Facilitation of Data & Tech architecture workshops with stakeholders
    – Contribution to the transformation towards scalable and cloud-ready architectures

    Technologies:
    Azure, Power BI, Semarchy xDM, Denodo, Databricks, Cognos Dynamic Cubes, Cognos Analytics, Data Catalog

    Result:
    This offering generated client requests and required personalized support. The analysis of existing solutions and technological watch were crucial for the development of the Data Driven Enterprise strategy.
    Denodo Semarchy xDM Data Catalog Microsoft Power BI Azure Databricks
  • BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
    Lead Data Architect (Cloud Data Platform)
    MEDICAL
    November 2022 - April 2024 (1 year and 6 months)
    Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany
    Context:
    As part of the RPM project, the company implemented an MDM to ensure data quality, traceability, and exchange. In this context, it was necessary to support the various stakeholders in this initiative to raise awareness about data monitoring and consolidation through a defined Data Governance strategy.

    Activities:
    – Design of a Data Platform architecture on AWS integrating Data Vault, MDM, and BI
    – Implementation of industrialized data pipelines (ETL / orchestration / quality)
    – Structuring data according to Data Vault models to prepare for the evolution towards Lakehouse
    – Technical leadership and coordination of an international team (10 developers)
    – Data quality and governance implementation to support advanced analytical uses
    – Contribution to the evolution towards modern and scalable data architectures

    Technologies:
    Semarchy xDM, Postgres 14.8, AWS (S3, RDS, EC2), Data Vault, Power BI, Denodo, Cognos Dynamic Cubes, Cognos Analytics.

    Result:
    The MDM version upgrade allowed stakeholders to benefit from quality data, validated by business units. This data from the MDM was used in Power BI dashboards, facilitating information analysis and cross-referencing.
    Denodo Semarchy Data Management AWS S3 PostgreSQL Data management & repositories (MDM, data quality)

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Education

  • Advanced Computer Science Master's Applications, Advanced Databases Option
    Center for Mathematics and Computer Science
    2011
    Master Informatique Avancée Applications option Bases de données Avancées
  • Mathematics and Computer Science Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science Track
    Center for Mathematics and Computer Science
    2009
    Licence Mathématiques et Informatique parcours Informatique

Certifications

  • Data Scientist Certification
    Orsys
    2020
  • Semarchy xDM Certification
    Semarchy
    2020

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