Ability to understand the business requirements and to decompose for further analysis Proven track record in an architecting performant and highly-scalable Data Platform Ability to understand customer's business outcomes and to guide the customer through a Data workshop The aptitude and attitude needed to be a Trusted Advisor to the customer Understanding of various architectural patterns in Big Data Ability to operate in an agile environment Ability to actively seek out optimization approaches for Data Platform Ability to understand and articulate a problem Proven track record in Pre Sales engagements