Aleksejs Plotnikovs

Aleksejs Plotnikovs is an accomplished data leader with a proven track record of enabling businesses to thrive through innovative use of Data & AI. He has led dynamic teams at Microsoft, spearheading Data-at-Scale through use of data strategy, data governance, and data analytics across multiple domains. With over 25 years of overall experience, Aleksejs has a deep expertise in data management, digital transformation, and organizational leadership.

He has held prominent roles such as EMEA Lead for Data & AI Strategy at Microsoft, where he implemented robust data governance frameworks and advanced data product innovation. His efforts have significantly contributed to business growth, including multi-billion growth of annual revenue from newly built data products.

Aleksejs is also an author, having written "Data Management Strategy at Microsoft," and is passionate about sharing knowledge on data leadership, culture, and the responsible use of AI. He holds a Computer Science degree from Riga Technical University and has extensive experience in stakeholder management, strategic planning, and communication.

Aleksejs invites connections for collaborative exchanges of ideas to navigate the evolving challenges in Data & AI. His true passion is continuous exploration of the monetization and value of data in a rapidly evolving modern environment and how to maximize impact of AI initiatives in education, business growth and next generation data architecture.