Solution Architect, Quantitative/AI Researcher, and Software Developer
Resume:
Michael A. Idowu
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Cloud & Solution Architect — Azure/Data Platforms — AI-Driven Innovation — Azure Specialist — Secure Systems Engineering — Cryptographic Architecture — Applied Math- ematics — SolidWorks 3DExperience — Animation
Professional Profile
Experienced Cloud and Solution Architect with 15+ years delivering secure, scalable platforms across government, research, and industrial sectors. Recently led innovations in embedded cryptographic sys- tems, resulting in a UK patent for modular residue-based entropy generation. In the past quarter, I authored two arXiv publications on L-function analytics and modular recurrence structures, extending the mathematical foundations of secure system engineering. Expertise spans Microsoft Azure, AI/ML pipelines, and deterministic cryptographic architectures. Specialising in Microsoft Azure and hybrid architectures, I’ve worked across the public sector, healthcare, and research environments to drive trans- formation through modern cloud platforms, DevOps adoption, and AI-driven services. My work bridges cloud engineering and applied mathematics to deliver secure-by-design innovation aligned with UK Gov- ernment Digital Standards.
Core Competencies
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Azure DevOps, Azure AD, ARM Templates, Terraform, Bicep, Google Workspace for Business, 3DEXPERIENCE.
Architecture: Secure-by-design, reusable platform services, Zero Trust, multi-region failover, hybrid integrations
DevOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, Docker, Kubernetes
Collaboration and Leadership: Stakeholder engagement, agile ceremonies, cross-functional team leadership, pre-sales consulting, Data strategy, architecture design
Compliance: ISO 27001, GDPR, NHS Toolkit, NHS/SG cloud policies
Data & Cloud Engineering: Python, MATLAB, SQL Server, MySQL, FastAPI, Power BI, Azure, Azure AD, Microsoft 365
Engineering Systems: SOLIDWORKS, simulation, automation
ERP, CRM, Analytics: Oracle, SQL Server, ERP analytics, REST APIs, Data Integrator, PL/SQL, Dynamics 365, Zoho CRM, Capsule CRM
Integration: REST APIs, data lakes, hybrid architectures, microservices Technical Skills Matrix
Category Proficiency Tools & Technologies
Cloud Platforms Expert Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Azure DevOps, Azure AD, Terraform, Bicep
Data Engineering & Analyt-
ics
Expert Python, MATLAB, SQL Server, Power BI,
Azure Data Factory, FastAPI, Jupyter Note-
book
Architecture & DevOps Expert Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes,
Secure-by-Design
CRM/ERP Systems Expert Oracle ERP, Oracle Data Integrator, Dynam- ics 365, Zoho CRM, Capsule CRM, PL/SQL
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Category Proficiency Tools & Technologies
AI/ML & Modelling Expert Azure ML, Predictive Modelling, Quantitative Finance Models (CQF), Computational Mod-
elling
Engineering Design Proficient 3DEXPERIENCE, SOLIDWORKS, Simula- tion, 3D Modelling, Automation, Robotics
Web & App Development Expert .NET (C#, VB.NET), ColdFusion, REST APIs, HTML, JavaScript
Collaboration Tools Expert Microsoft 365, Confluence, Jira, Google Workspace for Business
Security & Compliance Proficient ISO 27001, GDPR, NHS Toolkit, Azure Secu- rity, Cryptographic System Engineering
Animation Tools Expert Toonly, Doodly, Manim
Professional Experience
Data2AI – Innovator 2025 – Present
Location: Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc
Designed and implemented SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE and cloud-based solutions services across manufacturing R&D and enterprise domains.
ERP/CRM system integration and automation for business clients.
Developed secure Azure-hosted ML pipelines that reduced manual forecasting effort by 60% across manufacturing simulations.
Integrating AI/ML with Azure, Azure AI Services, researching Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Agent Service.
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for 3D modelling, simulation, animation, and printing.
AI automation and robotics engineering, and embedded systems.
Cryptographic system engineering and security.
Research in information theory and discrete mathematics.
3D modelling and printing services with SOLIDWORKS.
Google Workspace for business.
System and Method for Modular Residue-Based Seed Filtering and Entropy Generation in Crypto- graphic Applications, UK Patent Application, 2025. Introduces a hardware-implementable entropy engine for embedded cryptographic systems using inverse-consistent modular residues. Enables deter- ministic seed generation, validation, and analytic audit within secure processors.
Modular L-Function Analytics for Embedded Entropy Assessment, arXiv:2507.03000, July 2025. Pro- poses modular analogues of L-functions to assess entropy quality in real-time firmware environments, introducing a diagnostic metric termed Entropy Confidence Score (ECS). https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03000
Cyclic Structure and Deterministic Recurrence in Modular Residue Systems, arXiv:2506.10039, June 2025. Analyses algebraic cyclicity in residue sequences over finite rings, with applications in embedded entropy pipelines and cryptographic seed validation. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.10039
DATA2AI – Solution Architect / CQF Delegate 2023 – 2024 Designed and implemented python and Azure-based analytics and data platform services across quanti- tative finance, academic, and enterprise domains.
Successfully completed the CQF certifcation program. 2
Delivered scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure using IaC (Terraform, Bicep), supporting secure and repeatable deployment of D365-integrated analytics services.
Led stakeholder engagements and architecture reviews for compliance and scalability in line with Scottish Government/NHS frameworks.
Integrated Microsoft 365, Azure Data Factory, and Azure ML for predictive analytics pipelines with role-based access via Azure AD.
Championed DevSecOps practices including CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps and container security hardening.
Designed and deployed Oracle ERP analytics solutions using REST APIs, Oracle Data Integrator
(ODI), and analytics ecosystem.
Developed predictive models in Python (FastAPI, Jupyter Notebook) and MATLAB, embedded via Azure pipelines in Power BI dashboards.
Integrated data analytics engineering for quantitative finance and financial systems modelling to enable performance monitoring.
CGI UK – Solution Architect (Public Sector) 2022
Architected containerised services on Azure for government clients.
Delivered secure cloud reference architecture for compute and analytics pipelines under ISO 27001 governance.
Developed documentation aligned to TOGAF and used Agile/Confluence for stakeholder collaboration.
Led the design and development of solution blueprints for several mission-critical public sector initia- tives.
Defined end-to-end technical architectures for complex public sector systems, driving innovation and operational efficiency.
Architected secure, scalable reporting platforms integrating SQL Server / Oracle ERP with cloud- native Azure solutions.
Led development of containerised solutions, DevOps pipelines, and reporting blueprints aligned with ISO-27001.
Onorach – Data Analytics Manager 2018 – 2020
Implemented secure cloud-native services for clinical trials and healthcare R&D.
Deployed cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and Azure AD to enable multi-tenant clinical trial data processing and visualisation.
Designed role-based access models, data encryption at rest/in transit, and identity federation for research consortia.
Integrated Zoho, Capsule CRM, and Dynamics 365 with Power BI to automate regulatory dashboards.
Delivered enterprise analytics using Power BI, SQL, and Azure Data Factory across R&D and regula- tory workflows.
Led CRM integration and data ops using Zoho CRM, Capsule CRM, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 across departments.
Administered Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory across analytics and DevOps environments.
Contributed to PharmaLedger (EU H2020) blockchain initiative for pharmaceutical supply chain and consent management.
Led all group ERP system migration and integration efforts. Independent Research - Consultant 2017
Location: Remote / UK-Based
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Delivered reporting and analytics solutions using PL/SQL, Oracle Reports, and Excel/VBA for finance and procurement clients.
Designed and implemented forecasting models in MATLAB and Python to support planning across logistics, finance, and engineering domains.
Conducted independent applied research in computer science, data science, AI/ML techniques, and mathematical modelling methodologies.
Abertay University – Researcher, Lecturer & Developer 2002 – 2015 Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
Led CRM and ERP system development using ColdFusion, SQL Server, Oracle 9i, MS Access, and MySQL to support university operations.
Delivered enterprise and departmental solutions using PL/SQL, SQLite, and .NET technologies (C#, VB.NET), integrated with web frameworks.
Developed teaching support tools, educational games, and analytics dashboards for use across civil engineering and computer science programmes.
Conducted and led academic research in computational modelling, data mining, and data visualisation within multidisciplinary projects in engineering and life sciences.
Participated and trained in several computer games technology initiatives. Kewalrams Chanrai Group – Senior Oracle Developer & DBA 1998 – 2002 Subsidiary: Afprint (Manufacturing Company)
Developed and maintained enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules using Oracle Developer Suite, including Forms 6i and Reports.
Designed, built, and optimised PL/SQL procedures, triggers, and reporting logic to support high- volume financial operations.
Supported intercompany financial workflows, ensuring data integrity and performance across multiple systems.
Cloud Project Highlights
Engineering Analytics (Data2AI at MSIP): Google Workspace for Business, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS simulations, Azure ML pipelines consuming telemetry.
Cloud Platform (Data2AI and CGI): Multi-tenant architecture on Azure using AAD B2C, API Management, and Azure Functions.
Clinical Trial Consent Platform (Onorach): Azure-hosted blockchain/ledger solution for Phar- maLedger EU research.
Education
Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), Fitch Learning, UK – 2024 Dissertation: Portfolio Construction with Black-Litterman and Factor Models (Python and Jupyter Notebook)
PhD in Complex Systems Modelling, Abertay University – 2013 Thesis: Reverse Engineering of Complex Systems (MATLAB, Latex, and Digraph)
MSc (with Distinction) in Software Engineering (Computer Games Technology), Abertay University
Certifications & Memberships
Oracle Certified Developer - Oracle Developer 2000 Forms 6i and Reports(Oracle Corporation) 4
Oracle Certified Developer - Internet Applications (Oracle Corporation)
Microsoft AI Skills (Microsoft Learn)
ServiceNow ITOM Associate - ManageEngine (Zoho)
MIMA member – Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) Awards
SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE Startup Award, SolidSolutions, 2025
Runner-up – MSIP Innovation Lab Award, December 2024 Additional Information
UK citizen, open to remote/hybrid consulting roles; eligible for SC clearance
Experienced in collaborative and high-trust delivery environments
References and research publications available upon request
Hybrid/remote ready with public sector consulting background 5
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