Masood Alam

Chief Data Architect The Scottish Government

Masood Alam is a leading voice in data & AI strategy and digital transformation, with over 18 years of experience at the intersection of data architecture, artificial intelligence, and enterprise IT. He is the author of The Data Revolution, a widely respected book that explores how organisations can unlock the true value of data through modern architecture, intelligent automation, and a culture of innovation. Masood currently serves as Chief Data Architect, where he leads large-scale transformation programmes across government and industry-enabling secure, scalable, and AI-ready data platforms. His technical expertise spans cloud-native ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), data governance automation, metadata-driven discovery, and AI/ML implementation. Beyond his leadership roles, Masood is passionate about mentoring the next generation of data professionals and regularly shares insights through speaking engagements, writing, and community initiatives. At the heart of his mission is a belief that data should not be a barrier - it should be a catalyst. Whether working with public sector bodies or global enterprises, he helps organisations rethink their relationship with data, putting people and purpose at the centre.