Microsoft MVP | AI & Fabric Specialist for Business Transformation | Helping Enterprises Unlock ROI with Azure, Copilot & Power BI | Forbes Tech | Keynote Speaker | CEO, Onyx Data

Strategic Data & AI Leader | Microsoft MVP | Oxford AI Strategist 

I bridge the gap between technical complexity and Board-level strategy. With nearly 15 years of experience, I have delivered over £93M in revenue growth for global enterprises by transforming data estates into high-velocity strategic assets.

Global Authority & Scalable Insight: 

LinkedIn Learning Instructor: Author of "How to Build and Execute a Successful Data Strategy," an industry-standard framework used by 10,000+ global learners (4.5/5 rating). 
Industry Recognition: Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Forbes Technology Council member, and Gartner Community Ambassador. 
Academic Rigor: Currently calibrating enterprise AI risk and leadership at the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School).

The "Onyx Methodology" in Action:  I help organisations move past "AI Hype" to achieve Operational Utility. Whether leading a global practice of 60+ consultants or advising the C-suite on £200TB+ migrations, my focus is on de-risking technology investments to drive EBITDA.

Core Specialisms:  AI Strategy & Governance (Purview) | Microsoft Fabric & Databricks Architecture | Data Monetisation | High-Performance Team Scaling.

Let’s connect,  I’m focused on the intersection of AI Ethics, Enterprise Strategy, and high-stakes Data Leadership. Always open to discussing the future of our industry with fellow Partners and Architects.

Leon Gordon

I help organisations transform data into actionable insights that accelerates decision-making, improves efficiency, and delivers measurable ROI through enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions. With extensive industry experience, including 5 years at Microsoft supporting and advising their largest customers, I bring deep expertise in cloud data platforms, modernisation, performance optimisation and cost efficiency.

I’ve delivered impactful solutions across financial services, telecom, energy, retail, and government, combining technical excellence with a customer-first approach and clear communication at all levels. 

As an advocate for continuous learning, I share knowledge by presenting at industry conferences such as SQLBits, Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FABCON), and Data Platform User Groups, helping individuals and organisations stay ahead in the evolving data landscape and preparing for the future of AI-driven analytics.

Core Skills & Keywords

Data & Analytics: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL Server, Power BI, T-SQL, PySpark
Cloud & Migration: Azure SQL migrations, SQL Server on Azure VMs, SQL Managed Instance
Performance & Optimisation: SQL tuning, cost optimisation, HA/DR strategies
Security & Architecture: Azure networking, governance, and data architecture

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