Charles Duance, CEO at Cyber Samurai

CEO

Charles Duance

Leads Cyber Samurai's strategy and client relationships, with a focus on designing data services for SME and mid-market organisations. Also keeps his technical skills sharp working on a variety of Data & AI focused projects.

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Background

Charles leads Cyber Samurai, setting the direction for how we deliver managed database, governance and analytics services to UK organisations.

He spends most of his time with clients and partners, shaping engagements so the commercial model is clear and the outcomes are measurable from the first month.

His background spans data platform delivery and managed services, which keeps our proposals grounded in what actually runs well in production.

Areas of focus

  • Client strategy
  • Commercial models
  • Partner relationships
  • Data platform advisory

Skills

Database AdministrationData EngineeringData Warehouse DesignVB.NET DevelopmentInformation ProtectionCyber SecurityService Design

Technologies

Microsoft FabricSQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)Data Quality Services (DQS)AzureKingswaySoftAWS RDS

Certifications (7)

ITIL 4 Foundation certification badge

ITIL 4 Foundation

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification badge

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve certification badge

ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve

Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) certification badge

Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification badge

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) certification badge

Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)

ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support certification badge

ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support

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