Senior leader with 13+ years transforming finance through technology, including
7+ years architecting enterprise data platforms and AI-driven solutions.
Recognized internationally for innovative solutions that have been adopted across multiple continents at Marriott International.
Deep technical expertise spanning from low-level systems programming to cloud-scale architectures, with proven mastery of Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure infrastructure.
Leading a team of 3 data professionals while driving strategic initiatives that have saved 26,000+ hours annually and scaled to serve 15,000+ users globally.
Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving with a track record of delivering production-grade solutions that scale.
Professional Experience
Key achievements and relevant contributions highlighted
Lead a team of 3 data professionals (Senior Manager, Senior Analyst, Junior Analyst) driving continent-wide digital transformation initiatives.
Architected and deployed enterprise-scale Azure PostgreSQL data warehouse hosting 750M+ rows with advanced ETL pipelines using Python FastAPI, enabling real-time analytics across EMEA.
Built modern web reporting platform using Astro, React, and MUI components, integrated with FastAPI backend for dynamic KPI dashboards and embedded reporting.
Migrated Power BI ecosystem to Microsoft Fabric, implementing cloud-first semantic models with Git-style collaboration via Tabular Editor and ALM Toolkit.
Designed and implemented self-validating RLS access framework with hash-signed authentication, scaling from 0 to 6,000+ RLS users and 15,000 total users in 2 months.
Delivered hands-on training and architectural guidance across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, establishing best practices adopted internationally.
Modernized VBA tooling with bespoke authentication system, auto-updates, and FastAPI integration for controlled data submissions and enhanced stability.
Applied Google Material Design principles to enterprise reporting, establishing modern design standards for data visualization across the organization.
Achieved 3 FTE reduction through intelligent automation while improving data quality and timeliness.
Manager — EMEA Financial Reporting & Analysis
Marriott InternationalJan 2021 – Apr 2023
Developed comprehensive VBA-powered driver-based Budget Modelling Tool, consolidating multiple legacy systems into a single process generating complete zero-based budgets (5,000+ lines) in under 5 minutes.
Established Azure PostgreSQL data warehousing infrastructure from scratch, scaling to 750M+ rows with multi-source ETL pipelines processing data from diverse disciplines across the continent.
Re-architected FR&A EMEA data ecosystem using Python, VBA, KNIME, and Power Query, enabling self-service analytics and significantly improving reporting depth.
Transformed manual PowerPoint-based executive reporting to automated Power BI dashboards with real-time data, reducing report generation time from days to minutes.
Implemented continent-wide Balanced Score Cards with hotel-level drill-through capabilities, AVP and COO roll-ups, serving 500+ properties.
Launched EMEA-wide Payroll Tool (Excel/VBA) achieving 500+ property adoption in first year, later becoming mandatory across the continent for budget and forecast cycles.
Spearheaded Power BI adoption initiative, transforming Excel-based reporting culture to modern BI dashboards with advanced analytics and automation.
Upgraded and modernized legacy VBA tools across the continent, eliminating critical bugs and improving base performance by orders of magnitude.
Established standardized reporting design systems improving data consumption and decision-making speed across all EMEA properties.
Created EMEA PS Loader, an automated ETL tool mapping and validating financial data from external GL systems into Marriott's platform during Month End, Budget, and Forecast cycles.
Led EMEA-wide transition to new CAPEX system (TREX), enhancing financial operations and capital planning processes.
Architected comprehensive account mapping framework across 15 different Charts of Accounts during Starwood integration.
Orchestrated financial data migration for recently acquired Starwood properties, ensuring seamless integration into Marriott systems.
Assistant Director of Finance
Baglioni Hotel LondonApr 2017 – Feb 2018
Managed complete property finance operations including month-end close, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
Liaised with Italian head office to implement modern financial systems and automation tools, improving control efficiency and analytical depth.
Led implementation of new F&B POS systems, hotel property management systems, and cellar management tools.
Finance Supervisor
The London EDITIONMar 2016 – Apr 2017
Supervised finance team while implementing pioneering automation systems that became templates for other properties.
Led month-end processes, managed BirchStreet purchasing system, and prepared complete balance sheet and P&L analyses.
Conducted critique meetings with GM and department heads, promoting data-driven decision making.
Developed team members across all finance disciplines through hands-on training and mentorship.
Early Career Finance Roles
Various Hotel Properties2012 – 2016
Built comprehensive expertise across all hotel finance functions: AR/AP, Income Audit, Cost Control, Revenue Management, Payroll, and cross-departmental operations.
Created first hotel eDCP (electronic Daily Circulation Pack) - a paperless income audit system later recommended to multiple properties after ISRA audit.
Developed semi-automatic cash declaration systems and automated reconciliation tools (Opera vs Micros/Symphony) reducing errors and improving efficiency.
Notable early achievement: Identified and resolved complex financial discrepancies, establishing reputation for technical problem-solving.