Duminda Prasad

Tech Business Consultant | Emerging Tech and Data + AI Strategist | Board Level Advisor | NED

Bilston, England, United Kingdom

About

Driving measurable growth for SMEs and Startups at every stage in Digital Transformation: ๐Ÿง  Data & AI Strategy for the SMEs - Enable Data Driven Decision Making with clear ROI - Breaking down data silos โ†’ insights โ†’ foresights โšก Emerging Tech Adoption for the SMEs - GenAI adoption with clear ROI - Practical blockchain solutions - Business-focused innovation ๐Ÿš€ Tech Business growth consultancy for the startups - Global expansion strategies & growth scaling - Board advisory & fractional CXO services Why partner with me? โœ“ 18+ years transforming tech into business value โœ“ Industry recognized expert (NED, Advisor, ex-CXO) โœ“ Vendor-neutral advisor focused on your outcomes Let's connect to discuss: - Scaling your Tech Business - Data/AI strategy session - Emerging Tech Adoption #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategy #StartupGrowth #FractionalExecutive

Experience

  • Tech Business Consultant | Emerging Tech, Data and AI Strategist at Digital Consulting
    Oct 2025 - Present ยท 10 mos

    Driving measurable growth for SMEs and Startups at every stage in Digital Transformation ๐Ÿง  Data & AI Strategy for the SMEs - Enable Data Driven Decision Making with clear ROI - Breaking down data silos โ†’ insights โ†’ foresights โšก Emerging Tech Adoption for the SMEs - GenAI adoption with clear ROI - Practical blockchain solutions - Business-focused innovation ๐Ÿš€ Tech Business growth consultancy for the startups - Global expansion strategies & growth scaling - Board advisory & fractional CXO services Why partner with me? โœ“ 18+ years transforming tech into business value โœ“ Industry recognized expert (NED, Advisor, ex-CXO) โœ“ Vendor-neutral advisor focused on your outcomes Let's connect to discuss: - Scaling your Tech Business - Data/AI strategy session - Emerging Tech Adoption #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategy #StartupGrowth #FractionalExecutive

  • Creative Software (18 yrs 9 mos)
    • Data and AI Strategist | Advisor to CWT
      May 2022 - Present ยท 4 yrs 3 mos

      As an experienced digital and data transformation professional, I work closely with senior leadership across enterprises, corporations, and SMBs to identify and tackle their operational and growth challenges. My primary focus is leveraging data analytics to deliver actionable insights and foresights, empowering organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions using the right technologies. Beyond analytics, I act as a bridge between business and technology, translating complex business requirements into effective digital strategies. This ensures alignment between technical and the business teams, enabling seamless project execution. My end-to-end approach includes strategic implementation and post-deployment support, all aimed at maximizing ROI and optimizing total cost of ownership. Solution Areas: + Advanced Analytics and Insights: Designing and implementing advanced analytics solutions to drive business insights and foresights using tools like Machine Learning (ML), Power BI, and Tableau for industries such as Finance, Insurance, Education, and Manufacturing + Data Platform Modernization and Big Data Solutions: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure Synapse and Fabric to build scalable, advanced data solutions. + Accelerating Digital Transformation: Enabling and supporting Line of Business (LOB) solutions, including the use of low-code platforms like Power Platform to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. + AI for Business: Specializing in AI adoption for businesses of all sizes, helping them maximize ROI through tailored AI-driven strategies and solutions. In addition to my primary responsibilities, I serve as an business strategy advisor for Microsoft Partner Operations at Creative Web Technologies. Further, I facilitate seamless technology partnerships through my extensive partner network, enabling efficient partner-to-partner (P2P) collaborations for solution delivery.

    • Head of Cloud & Data
      Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 ยท 1 yr 8 mos

      Headed the Business Unit since inception for forming the Microsoft Partnership operation and grew up it to the Gold Partner level under 4 different competencies. Had been working closely with ISVs and all the industry segments Enterprises, Corporates, SMBs in SEANM to bring their business strategy comes alive with the help of digitalization, technology and big data/ analytics. Serving the below areas: + Modernizing ISV Business Development strategies + Digital transformation consultancy + Data warehousing and Business Intelligence + Data platform Modernization and big data solutions + Advanced Analytics, Data Science solutions + Application Modernization and innovation for Azure cloud + DevOps Solutions + Blockchain Solutions + Extended teams with Experienced/Skilled consultants

    • Sr Technical Lead/ Consultant at Creative Software (Microsoft Synapse /APS Support Team Member)
      Nov 2017 - Aug 2020 ยท 2 yrs 10 mos

      Providing technical leadership & conduct communication with counterparts in Microsoft US, EMEA and APAC. Working as an internally certified Support Engineer/ Vendor for Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics (ADW)/APS. As a member of Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics (Azure SQL Data Warehouse) and APS Support Team, I mainly provide reactive and proactive support for worldwide Microsoft customers. Some of them are, + ME Bank Australia + NHS UK + United Airlines - USA + HP + Bajaj Tools and Technologies: + Azure Synapse Analytics (Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse) + Azure Synapse Spark & Azure Databricks + Azure Synapse flow & Data Factory + Azure HDInsight + Parallel Data Warehousing + Microsoft SQL Server + Windows Server 2012 + Microsoft Storage Spaces + Microsoft hypervisor

  • Global IT Delivery Consultant | Information Technology at DCV Global Recruitment
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 ยท 1 yr 1 mo

    Nearly 20 years of experience bridging technical expertise and strategic IT leadership. I connect the right talent technical specialists, C-suite leaders, Advisors, NEDs, Strategic Investors, and Partners with the right opportunities to drive success. I also support organizations through fractional leadership models, tackling critical challenges and fueling long-term growth. Dedicated to excellence, I build lasting value and trusted partnerships worldwide.

  • Matrix Private Limited ()
    • Software Engineer
      Sep 2006 - Nov 2007 ยท 1 yr 3 mos

      Primary responsibilities were to analyze, design, develop and maintain following products. +CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) +ACCO (Accounting Solution) +TAG (Inventory Control Solution) Major Technologies Used : Java SE, Java Swing, IReport, Maven, mysql, BI tools: Cognos, Mobile app development tools: satellite forms, VB 6, C# DOT NET, MS SQL Server, MS Access

    • Associate Software Engineer
      May 2006 - Sep 2006 ยท 5 mos

      Primary responsibilities were to analyze, design, develop and maintain following products. +FOCUS CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) +ACCO (Accounting Solution) +TAG (Inventory Control Solution) Major Technologies Used : Java SE, Java Swing, IReport, Maven, mysql, BI tools like Cognos, Mobile app development tools like satellite forms, VB 6, C# DOT NET, MS SQL Server, MS Access

  • System Analyst (Part time) at Eidikos Lanka
    Aug 2006 - Oct 2007 ยท 1 yr 3 mos

    Primary responsibilities were to system analyzing & business process re-engineering. Domain : Healthcare Client : SJGH (Sri Jayawardanapura General Hospital)