About
With over 23 years of experience in the Data & AI industry, Mustafa Qizilbash has established himself as a thought leader and practitioner in the field. He is CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certified and has worked with leading organizations including PETRONAS Digital.
As Chief Advisor at Your Partner Technologies, Mustafa brings his extensive expertise to guide organizations in their data transformation journeys, leveraging his innovative frameworks and deep industry knowledge.
Career Achievements
Hong Leong Bank
Led the first Teradata migration project in Southeast Asia, establishing a new benchmark in the region.
PETRONAS
Led the SA team with zero SLA breaches over two years; migrated data ecosystem to unified Databricks Lakehouse; secured approval for federated data architecture.
Startup in Pakistan
Led the Big Data practice, securing the first-ever big data wins by any consulting company in the country.
Technologies & Expertise
Data Platforms
Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric
AI & Analytics
Advanced GenAI, Agentic AI, ML
Cloud & Infrastructure
Azure, AWS, On-premises
ETL & Integration
Informatica, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Talend
BI & Visualization
Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, OBIEE
Certification
CDMP (DAMA) Certified - 2023
Published Books
Agentic AI and the Rise of Autonomous Intelligence
How Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Work, Strategy, and Intelligence
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I Am Datapedia!
Lakebase
Four 4s Formula
Data Engineering Technical Standards
Innovations & Frameworks
Four 4s Formula
A structured approach (4x4x4x4) for implementing data practices that breaks down complex initiatives into manageable components.
DAC Architecture
Data & AI Cognitive Architecture - A comprehensive framework for building intelligent systems combining data management with AI capabilities.
PVP Approach
Productionizable Viable Product - A methodology for taking data and AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to production-ready products.
Let's Talk About Data
Join insightful conversations with Data & AI leaders from around the world. 75+ episodes featuring industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners sharing their experiences and insights.
Community Impact
600+ posts and articles on data architectures, AI adoption, and thought leadership
Founder & Administrator for 12+ years - A thriving community for data professionals worldwide
Book content repurposed into publications, making frameworks and ideas accessible to a wider audience
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