Speaker profile

David McDwyer is Head of Data & Analytics at one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, where he leads the development of data platforms and analytics capabilities across a complex healthcare environment.

He is currently focused on building a modern, cloud-based data platform in Azure that leverages Databricks, transitioning the organisation from fragmented legacy systems to a more unified and scalable architecture. His work spans platform design, governance, and semantic modelling to enable trusted analytics and insight.

David brings a pragmatic perspective on delivering data transformation in highly regulated environments, with a focus on balancing strategic ambition with the realities of implementation in the NHS.