Director of Architecture

I lead architecture across R&D, manufacturing and supply, and patient services in the pharmaceutical industry. I provide enterprise, solution, and data architecture oversight for use cases across R&D, M&S, and commercial domains.

I support the data mesh transformation by defining core data capabilities and leading delivery of the FinOps data asset. I also lead GenAI platform initiatives, including vector database service introduction, vendor assessment and negotiation, SaaS SSO integration, and NVIDIA DGX platform integration for growing GPU workloads.

I defined core data capabilities for Sanofi's distributed, domain-based data mesh and contributed as a data and solution architect across multiple business domains. My work focused on replacing centralized data delivery patterns with interoperable data assets and governance capabilities.

I led technical hiring and implementation work for the FinOps data asset. I also supported the GenAI initiative by introducing a vector database service to the AI platform, covering vendor screening, technical assessment, selection, negotiation, technical integration, and SSO.

I managed data architecture work and led governance activities supporting a data mesh implementation. I participated in cataloging key data assets by business domain and led the governance team responsible for creating a foundational set of data assets.

I co-led the design, refinement, and delivery of in-house data architecture training. The program helped scale architecture practices across business domains and improve adherence to internal solution quality standards.

I co-led the establishment of a greenfield data platform to support the company's digital-product strategy, including IoT streaming devices. The program included rollout of Microsoft Business Central ERP across subsidiaries and development of a Microsoft Azure-based platform for structured and unstructured data.

I focused on the structured-data platform layers, integrating SQL Server architectural nodes through transactional and geo replications. The platform was complemented with Power BI Embedded for analytics and reporting.

I delivered continuous enhancements to a centralized data platform by implementing data-related Jira requirements and new transformations. I built ETL processes supporting migration from Navision-based source systems to SAP and improved data model quality during the reporting-environment migration.

I led automation initiatives for management reporting and invoice report distribution, replacing manual and script-based processes with streamlined workflows. I also co-led the maintenance and enrichment of finance and controlling reporting cubes, including profit contribution calculations.

I worked as a Business Analyst, supporting analysis and business-focused technology activities.

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I worked in Internal Audit, applying my finance and analytical background to audit-related responsibilities.

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I served as a BI & Finance Manager, combining business intelligence and financial management responsibilities.

The role contributed to my combined background in IT, data, and finance. The resume does not include further project-level details.

I worked as a Senior Adviser in Belgrade, Serbia.

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Master of Science in Computer Science.

Master of Science in Quantitative Finance.

Bachelor of Science in Economics.