Chris Darriet-Jones
AI Technologist & Data Evangelist | Guest Speaker
Chris Darriet-Jones is a highly accomplished AI technologist and Data Architect, with over 30 years of expertise in delivering transformative AI and data-driven projects.
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With a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics from The University of Birmingham, Chris has been instrumental in shaping data cultures and implementing cutting-edge DataOps strategies. His roles at Post Office, Greensill, Equal Experts, Sky, and Barclaycard highlight his proficiency in AI, machine learning, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Chris excels in navigating complex data architecture challenges and driving compliance initiatives across diverse regions. As a trailblazer in AI and data, Chris is dedicated to advancing the data landscape through innovation and strategic Beyond my professional pursuits, I live in Winchester and enjoy a balanced lifestyle that keeps me energised and creative. I own a beagle, who is my constant companion, and I'm passionate about staying active through running and swimming. I also find great joy in playing the piano, which provides a perfect counterbalance to the analytical nature of my work.
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- DIGITAL BEAGLEJOB
- Founder1Y 2M
Founder
Digital Beagle
- DXC TECHNOLOGYJOB
- AI Technologist - AI GTM L…5M
AI Technologist - AI GTM Lead for UK Central Government
DXC Technology
Built and advanced a £254.8M AI pipeline across 15 UK Central Government opportunities. Led a team of 6 AI developers delivering rapid AI POCs and client-facing solutions. Identified £90M–£240M potential AI TCV within a £600M+ opportunity base. Shaped and supported bids across UK Central Government. Delivered AI advisory and consultancy to Central Government, translating strategy into practical use cases and propositions.
- POST OFFICEJOB
- Chief Data Architect4Y 11M
Chief Data Architect
Post Office Ltd
Authored corporate AI Policy and Strategy Seat at Architecture Review Board, Design Authority and Data Governance Committee Head of AI Working Group AI Implementation Lead Data Ethics Leader Public Inquiry Data Assurance Corporate Policy on AI/ML Use Data Strategy Data Culture Data Community of Practice Enterprise Data Lake DataOps Data Mesh Robotic Process Automation Technology Roadmaps Data Programme Architecture and Delivery Data Compliance (PII & PCI DSS)
- GREENSILLJOB
- Enterprise Data Architect4M
Enterprise Data Architect
Greensill
- EQUAL EXPERTSJOB
- Associate8M
Associate
Equal Experts
AWS Data Strategy AWS Data Lake Architecture Supply Chain Financing Data architecture roadmap Data governance Enterprise data modelling MDM global implementation Data solutions in both NoSQL (MongoDB), Streaming (Kafka) and Relational (PostgreSQL) Data Stores. Data architecture in difficult regions; China, India, etc.
- MICRO FOCUS (FORMERLY HP / HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE)JOB
- Programme Lead for Data Ar…6M
Programme Lead for Data Architecture and Master Data Management
Micro Focus (formerly HP / Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
Programme leader for Data Architecture Programme leader for Master Data Management Managing onshore and offshore teams Implementation of greenfield MDM Delivery of Data Architecture and MDM Management of SIs and Vendors Contractual and Statement of Work oversight Project oversight Data Governance framework QA, security and audit
- SKYJOB
- Lead Cloud Architect1Y
Lead Cloud Architect
Sky
Migration program from on-premise to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data architecture role Management of SIs and Vendors Solution architecture role (Netflix, Spotify, Sky apps) Innovation days with ML on GCP Data quality and governance on GCP Streaming and batch
- BARCLAYCARDJOB
- Big Data Architect3Y 9M
Big Data Architect
Barclaycard
Creation of logical and physical data models and entity relationship diagrams to support business models Creation of data dictionaries and data flow diagrams Definition of data security and hardening standards for the technology stack, enabling the organisation to achieve PCI DSS v3.1 standard Data backup, archiving and recovery policy Performance tuning and optimisation of databases Management information system development and design Roadmap for integration to Big Data technology Agile methodology (feature teams, continuous delivery) Master Data Management (MDM) Data Dictionary Data Governance Framework Cloudera Manager Hadoop ecosystem on AWS Technology leadership and evangelist for Big…
- BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMSJOB
- Senior Database Architect3Y
Senior Database Architect
Boeing Satellite Systems
Architecture and Design authority Detailed systems analysis Relational systems design Oracle RAC senior database administration Database performance tuning and optimization Upgrade implementations Migration of data from legacy systems Design and implementation of ETL solution to data warehouses
- UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCEJOB
- Senior Oracle Consultant14Y
Senior Oracle Consultant
UK Ministry of Defence
SC cleared Oracle technologist Oracle database administration Performance tuning and optimization ITIL environment Upgrades SDLC methodology
- Job: Equal Experts — Associate · 2020-03 – 2020-11 — AWS Data Strategy AWS Data Lake Architecture Supply Chain Financing Data architecture roadmap Data governance Enterprise data modelling MDM global implementation Data solutions in both NoSQL (MongoDB), Streaming (Kafka) and Relational (PostgreSQL) Data Stores. Data architecture in difficult regions; China, India, etc.
- Job: Boeing Satellite Systems — Senior Database Architect · 2011-05 – 2014-05 — Architecture and Design authority Detailed systems analysis Relational systems design Oracle RAC senior database administration Database performance tuning and optimization Upgrade implementations Migration of data from legacy systems Design and implementation of ETL solution to data warehouses
- Job: Greensill — Enterprise Data Architect · 2020-11 – 2021-03
- Job: UK Ministry of Defence — Senior Oracle Consultant · 1997-01 – 2011-01 — SC cleared Oracle technologist Oracle database administration Performance tuning and optimization ITIL environment Upgrades SDLC methodology
- Job: Digital Beagle — Founder · 2025-06 – present
- Job: Micro Focus (formerly HP / Hewlett Packard Enterprise) — Programme Lead for Data Architecture and Master Data Management · 2019-05 – 2019-11 — Programme leader for Data Architecture Programme leader for Master Data Management Managing onshore and offshore teams Implementation of greenfield MDM Delivery of Data Architecture and MDM Management of SIs and Vendors Contractual and Statement of Work oversight Project oversight Data Governance framework QA, security and audit
- Job: Post Office Ltd — Chief Data Architect · 2021-03 – 2026-02 — Authored corporate AI Policy and Strategy Seat at Architecture Review Board, Design Authority and Data Governance Committee Head of AI Working Group AI Implementation Lead Data Ethics Leader Public Inquiry Data Assurance Corporate Policy on AI/ML Use Data Strategy Data Culture Data Community of Practice Enterprise Data Lake DataOps Data Mesh Robotic Process Automation Technology Roadmaps Data Programme Architecture and Delivery Data Compliance (PII & PCI DSS)
- Job: Sky — Lead Cloud Architect · 2018-05 – 2019-05 — Migration program from on-premise to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data architecture role Management of SIs and Vendors Solution architecture role (Netflix, Spotify, Sky apps) Innovation days with ML on GCP Data quality and governance on GCP Streaming and batch
- Job: DXC Technology — AI Technologist - AI GTM Lead for UK Central Government · 2026-03 – present — Built and advanced a £254.8M AI pipeline across 15 UK Central Government opportunities. Led a team of 6 AI developers delivering rapid AI POCs and client-facing solutions. Identified £90M–£240M potential AI TCV within a £600M+ opportunity base. Shaped and supported bids across UK Central Government. Delivered AI advisory and consultancy to Central Government, translating strategy into practical use cases and propositions.
- Job: Barclaycard — Big Data Architect · 2014-08 – 2018-05 — Creation of logical and physical data models and entity relationship diagrams to support business models Creation of data dictionaries and data flow diagrams Definition of data security and hardening standards for the technology stack, enabling the organisation to achieve PCI DSS v3.1 standard Data backup, archiving and recovery policy Performance tuning and optimisation of databases Management information system development and design Roadmap for integration to Big Data technology Agile methodology (feature teams, continuous delivery) Master Data Management (MDM) Data Dictionary Data Governance Framework Cloudera Manager Hadoop ecosystem on AWS Technology leadership and evangelist for Big…
- School: The University of Birmingham — Bachelor of Science (BS), Astrophysics
- School: King Edward VI School Southampton
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