Michael Thurston – Data & AI Consultant | Founder of Xantie
Michael Thurston is a seasoned data engineering and AI consultant with over 12 years of experience helping organizations harness the power of modern data platforms and intelligent automation. As the founder of Xantie, Michael leads a team of expert consultants who deliver scalable solutions across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, with deep specialization in tools like Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, and Tableau.
Throughout his career, Michael has led critical initiatives for clients in healthcare, finance, retail, and education—building enterprise data platforms, implementing AI readiness strategies, and architecting robust pipelines that power business intelligence and decision-making at scale.
He’s successfully:
Built and modernized data platforms across cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Led AI readiness and strategy engagements for mid-market and enterprise clients
Delivered production-grade solutions using Fabric Lakehouse, Synapse, Snowflake, and Databricks
Enabled self-service analytics through governed Power BI and Tableau environments
Consulted on HIPAA-compliant and FHIR-aligned healthcare data solutions
Helped executive teams define KPIs, unlock insights, and operationalize analytics
Michael blends technical leadership with business fluency, ensuring that data initiatives not only deliver insights—but drive measurable impact.More...
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