DATA INTELLIGENCE & ARCHITECTURE

As Technical Director of Data Intelligence and Architecture at Inde, Chris Beckett brings a decade of specialised experience in retail technology ecosystems spanning ecommerce, national infrastructure, and logistics. Chris has established himself as an authority in Data Platforms, Data Strategy, and Integration solutions, with particular expertise in implementing Microsoft Fabric across international environments. Chris is a Microsoft Certified Data Engineer who has successfully led complex data transformations, including the consolidation of three international brands into a unified data platform operating across six continents. His practical approach to technology implementation focuses on measurable business outcomes, having implemented predictive analytics solutions for workforce management that demonstrably reduced overstaffing while improving on-time delivery performance.

Preston brings the same level of enthusiasm and energy to workspace solutions as his Siberian Huskies bring to his home life. Born in the United States, Preston Gallwas began his IT career as a Systems Engineer in public education. After moving to New Zealand with his family in 2019, he joined Inde and is now a Principal Architect – Data Intelligence and Architecture. Preston designs resilient, secure platforms by applying deep infrastructure and end‑user computing expertise to modern analytics environments, with a strong focus on operability, governance, monitoring, and identity‑driven access to deliver dependable outcomes at scale. Outside of work, Preston enjoys hanging around with his kids and keeping his Siberian Huskies entertained.

Indira Bandari is a distinguished Data Architect at Inde Technology and an 8-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 20 years of experience in designing enterprise-level analytical solutions. With a Master’s degree in Statistics and deep expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure AI, she excels at transforming complex business requirements into robust, data-driven architectures for global corporations and government bodies alike. Indira translates complex technological capabilities into strategic business assets, ensuring that organisations can navigate the evolving AI landscape with confidence. Her approach focuses on building future-proof data foundations that not only solve current bottlenecks but also unlock new revenue streams through predictive analytics and automated workflows. At Inde, she leverages her deep expertise in technologies like Azure Synapse, Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Fabric, to architect sophisticated data ecosystems that drive organisational intelligence. By integrating these advanced tools, she empowers modern businesses to transform raw data into high-impact, scalable solutions that foster innovation and informed decision-making.