Building the Foundation for AI

I bridge the gap between 20-year-old legacy systems and the modern Snowflake AI Cloud.

From Mainframes to Cortex

For over 15 years, I have architected data solutions for the most risk-averse organisations in the region, including Teradata Corporation, ANZ Bank, and BNZ Bank.

I have seen the data landscape shift from on-premise data warehouses to the cloud, and now, to Generative AI. While the technology changes, the core problem remains: You cannot build the future on a broken foundation.

I founded BigDataDig because I saw too many organisations trying to “bolt on” AI tools to messy, unstructured legacy data, and failing. My mission is to provide the architectural leadership that fixes the data layer first, ensuring that when you deploy tools like Snowflake Cortex, they deliver value, not hallucinations.

I am not just a technician; I am the strategic partner who ensures your migration investment translates into a competitive AI advantage.

Why Financial Services & Enterprise?

My background in banking and large-scale retail means I speak the language of compliance, security, and uptime. I understand that in your industry, “move fast and break things” is not an option. We must move fast, but we must break nothing.

Ready to Modernize Your Data Stack?

Let’s discuss how we can turn your legacy liability into an AI asset.

Core Architectural Principles

My work is guided by a few core principles that ensure a successful outcome for my clients

AI Starts with Governance

You cannot let an LLM loose on your data until you know exactly who can see what. I design architectures that are “Secure by Design,” ensuring RBAC and Privacy policies are baked in before the first model runs.

De-Risking the "Big Move"

Migration shouldn’t be a leap of faith. I believe in iterative, proven moves—migrating high-value operational data to Snowflake Hybrid Tables to show immediate wins while de-commissioning legacy debt safely.

Partnership, Not Prescription

I don’t hand over a diagram and leave. I embed with your engineering leaders as a Fractional Architect, guiding the critical decisions and mentoring your team until the new platform is stable and self-sufficient.