Cem Urfalioglu is a Sr. Director within Avanade’s global IT Organization where he leads the internal enterprise data platform and analytics capabilities. His mission is to enable Avanade to be a truly data-driven organization. As part of his role, he has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge data analytics solutions that have transformed how the company consumes and generates value from its data. He believes in and advocates for the pivotal role of a robust and reliable data infrastructure in enabling effective AI functions in enterprises. Prior to joining the IT organization, Cem was a delivery lead in Avanade’s consulting business. During this time, he worked on delivering strategy and technology solutions across a variety of industry groups including Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Government.