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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MS Data Consultant - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Business Systems, Cloud Engineering, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Machine Learning, Microsoft Data Access Components, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Power BI, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Data Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, AI Platforms, Data Analytics, Data Management, Alteryx - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=764006360160cfdd ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have deep experience within the Microsoft ecosystem and a strong background in enterprise data architecture, governance, and platform strategy. This is a highly visible consulting role partnering with senior business and technology leaders to establish scalable data foundations for future AI-driven solutions., * 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Data Management. * Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure data services and cloud architecture. * Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, and Dynamics CRM environments. * Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, master data, and data quality frameworks. * Experience integrating data across enterprise applications and business systems. * Ability to communicate effectively with executive stakeholders and business leaders. * Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or generative AI initiatives through data platform design. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement initiatives. * Knowledge of ERP and CRM integrations. * Experience with Alteryx or similar data preparation platforms. * Consulting background with enterprise-scale transformation projects. * Familiarity with change management and user adoption strategies. Technology Environment * Microsoft Azure * Microsoft Fabric * Power BI * Power Platform * Dynamics CRM * Microsoft Copilot * Alteryx * Enterprise ERP and business applications ## Description * Assess existing data architecture and identify opportunities to improve accessibility, quality, governance, and discoverability. * Design and implement data strategies that support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives. * Consolidate and integrate data from multiple enterprise platforms and repositories. * Establish metadata, taxonomy, and data governance best practices. * Partner with business stakeholders to define AI and data-driven use cases. * Develop scalable solutions leveraging Azure and Microsoft data technologies. * Create recommendations and roadmaps for long-term data modernization efforts. * Support adoption of modern analytics and AI platforms across the organization., Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. * California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. * Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. * Residents of all other states may access our policies here. * Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. * Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. ## Related Videos - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)