James Foster
Chief Technology Strategist
SAS

Staring out as a Technology Architect with SAS, the last few years  we have seen James in direct engagement with large SAS customers (including working with Australia's top banking institutions and many others) in both high level architecture design as well as complex project delivery. This work has often related to the development and delivery of Enterprise Wide Analytical Platforms, with close interaction with existing EDW systems. James' knowledge not only includes SAS technology but extends to integration with other corporate systems and infrastructure.

James also draws upon his previous experiences in various customer roles, encompassing areas such as Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Analytics. This experience has been spread across many industries, with a particular focus on Financial Services, Telecommunications and Government.

Architecture advisory and best practices continue to be a key part of James' current role, with the responsibility for a virtual team of SAS Architects both in Sales Support and Implementation capacities. James also represents the Australia/New Zealand region as part of the Global SAS/Teradata Centre of Excellence and is a member of many SAS Global Practice teams.

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