Innovative and results-driven AI & Data Leader with a proven track record of driving enterprise-wide transformation for top-tier financial institutions. Currently leading the Data & AI innovation agenda for Nationwide Bank (UK), identifying high-impact opportunities across banking verticals and delivering cutting-edge solutions using State-of-the-Art (SOTA) and Agentic AI frameworks. Skilled in executing strategic hackathons, developing business-aligned Proof of Concepts, and scaling pilot initiatives into cloud-native, production-grade solutions. Adept at creating value-driven narratives for executive stakeholders, building agile technical teams, and designing scalable AI architectures while passionate about accelerating organizational maturity in AI and delivering measurable outcomes through human-centered, responsible AI practices.