I’m Laurel Dsouza, an AI, Data & Cloud Solutions Architect based in the Washington, DC Metro area.
With over 18 years of experience designing enterprise technology solutions, I help organizations leverage Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cloud Platforms, and Business Applications to drive digital transformation and operational excellence. My expertise spans Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Process Automation.
I hold a Certificate in Data Science and Big Data Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Master’s degree from George Mason University. Over the years, I have architected and delivered solutions across industries using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, APIs, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, and Generative AI technologies. I am passionate about building intelligent solutions that transform data into actionable insights, automate complex business processes, and empower organizations to make smarter decisions.
I spend my free time playing the guitar and piano, reading, blogging and designing websites. I love swimming and playing sports like soccer, pickleball, tennis and basketball.
Through this blog, I share practical insights, architecture patterns, lessons learned, and best practices related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Transformation.
My mission is to bridge the gap between business and technology by creating innovative, intelligent, and scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.