B2B Data & AI Strategy

Transforming complex technology into direct business impact.

Chief Data Officer (CDO) and executive leader with a strong technical background. I lead data strategy and high-performing technical teams to accelerate business growth. I help companies democratize their information, implement corporate Generative AI, and protect their bottom line (FinOps).

Tech Stack & Expertise

GenAI / LLMs
Major Hyperscalers
Smart BI
FinOps
Data Governance
Forecasting
Marketing Analytics
Operation Analytics
Data & AI Compliance
Data Foundationals

Driving business through Tech Leadership

With a solid technical background as a Software Architect, my primary focus is Executive Direction and Business Management. As a Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Executive Committee (ExCo) member in hyper-growth companies, I align technology with corporate profitability.

I lead complex technical teams with a clear vision: ensuring every data and Artificial Intelligence initiative protects the company's Gross Margin, optimizes costs, and generates direct, measurable business impact.

  • Leadership & Scaling: Structured and directed departments ranging from 6 to 40 specialists (Eng, Analytics, Governance, ML) fostering high-performance cultures.
  • Strategic Vision: Alignment of technology budgets and complex architectures with "Always-On" strategies and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) optimization.

Latest Featured Role

Chief Data Officer & ExCo Member @ Holafly

The Challenge

Decouple business growth from operational cost increases, eliminating information access bottlenecks and reducing legacy technical complexity.

The Result

Native AI implementation (Agents that "talk" to data, allowing C-Level to resolve business questions without SQL). Reduced data latency from 8h to 2h, drastic savings in Cloudera/NiFi licenses, and protection of a 70% Gross Margin.

Consulting Services

Executive solutions for companies needing to structure data, reduce costs, or adopt real, governed Artificial Intelligence in their processes.

Generative AI: "Agents that speak with your data"

Move beyond isolated experiments and POCs. I design and implement the orchestration of conversational AI Agents (LLMs) connected directly to your corporate database. Eliminate the technical team bottleneck: allow your CEO, CMO, or CFO to ask business questions in natural language and get exact answers in seconds.

  • Text-to-SQL & Autonomous Analysis
  • Strict access security (RBAC)
  • End of complex BI dashboard dependency
  • Full information democratization

Forecasting & Advanced Analytics

Predictive models applied to operations and marketing (Operation & Marketing Analytics) to anticipate demand, optimize campaigns, and maximize ROI.

  • Demand prediction models
  • Customer LTV optimization
  • Real-time operational analytics

Data Foundationals & Compliance

Building technological foundations ensuring a solid, governed architecture that strictly complies with Data & AI Compliance regulations.

  • Master Data Models (MDM) design
  • Data privacy and Governance
  • Regulatory compliance audits (AI/Data)

FinOps & Change Management

Technology cost optimization and operational transformation. I identify hidden efficiencies, execute the decommissioning of costly legacy systems, and turn reactive teams into true business enablers.

  • Secure shutdown of legacy systems
  • Budget management (SaaS & Cloud)
  • Stream Model / Scrum implementation
  • Technical alignment with profitability (ROI)

Proven Real Impact

>99%
Data accuracy when decommissioning legacy systems
75%
Data latency reduction (From 8h to 2h)
33%
Reduction in technical support tickets (30% to 20%)
6x
Team growth scaled with agility (6 to 40)

Companies that have trusted my vision

Holafly SIMON Engel

Let's talk about your company's data strategy

Let's align technology with your bottom line. If you are looking to structure a robust data strategy, implement AI with measurable business impact, or streamline your organization's technology costs, let's connect.