Manish Kumar is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specialising in Data, AI and Governance. He works with enterprise organisations across the UK to help them modernise their data estate, establish trusted data foundations and deliver business value from AI.

With deep expertise spanning Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, data governance and Azure data platforms, Manish advises customers on how to balance innovation with trust, ensuring data remains secure, governed and ready for the next generation of AI-powered solutions.

A recognised community speaker, Manish regularly presents at leading international data conferences including SQLBits, PASS Summit, Data Scotland, Data Relay and SQL Friday events. He is known for translating complex technical concepts into practical business outcomes, helping organisations understand how data quality, governance and trust directly influence AI success.