Co-founder

Huu Huy Truong

Technology Leader & Enterprise, Data & AI Architect

20+ years across software engineering and enterprise, cloud, data and integration architecture.

Roles are listed newest first, based on the supplied resume and subsequent career updates. The iKeeLabs experience includes the AI and Agentic AI assignments described in the HTML resume.

Profile

Enterprise, data and AI architect with over 20 years of experience across public-sector, financial-services and consulting environments. Designs cloud-native data and integration platforms, from enterprise analytics, data lakes, data warehousing, Master Data Management and governance to Machine Learning and Deep Learning experimentation and Agentic AI integration. Combines Azure and AWS data technologies — including Azure Synapse, Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, dbt, Airflow and Kafka — with enterprise integration through MuleSoft, APIs and event-driven architectures. Recent applied AI initiatives include an MCP-enabled Agentic AI Service Hub and a knowledge-base-connected enterprise chatbot.

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Roles

16 roles · 2003 – Present

  1. Co-founder & AI Architect

    iKeeLabs

     – PresentCurrent

    Co-founded iKeeLabs and lead AI architecture, advisory and hands-on delivery across predictive revenue intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and LLM-powered natural language processing.

    Selected projects

    • RevNLabs

      Predictive pricing & revenue intelligence

      Architect an AI-powered revenue management service for a multi-tenant SaaS platform, combining demand forecasting, market intelligence and constrained pricing recommendations for short-term rentals.

      • .NET/C#
      • Python
      • LightGBM
      • Azure Machine Learning
      • MLflow
      • Microsoft Foundry
      • Azure OpenAI
      • Azure AI Search
      • PostgreSQL/PostGIS
      • Azure Service Bus
      Architecture and delivery
      • Design RevNLabs data pipelines combining booking history, reservation pace, seasonality, geospatial events and aviation-demand signals, with IATA data integration planned through dedicated ingestion adapters.
      • Define a hybrid architecture using Azure Machine Learning and LightGBM for forecasting, with Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) and Azure AI Search for LLM-based event enrichment and RAG decision support grounded in model outputs and contextual evidence.
      • Establish MLOps and GenAIOps controls for temporal backtesting, model versioning, drift monitoring, RAG evaluation and end-to-end tracing. Design a .NET layer enforcing tenant isolation, pricing guardrails and human oversight, with asynchronous, retry-safe rate publication through provider-independent Channex adapters.

    • Kasko2Go AI

      Machine Learning & Deep Learning

      Led Machine Learning and Deep Learning research and built end-to-end pipelines from data preparation with Polars and DuckDB to training and fine-tuning in PyTorch, using gradient boosting and pretrained models as baselines.

      • Python
      • PyTorch
      • scikit-learn
      • XGBoost/LightGBM
      • Polars
      • DuckDB
      • Optuna
      • Ray Tune
      • MLflow
      • W&B
      • DVC
      Architecture and delivery
      • Optimized Kasko2Go AI hyperparameters with Bayesian search using Optuna and Ray Tune, tracked experiments with MLflow and W&B, and validated results through statistical hypothesis testing to support business decisions.
    • Confidential startup

      Financial regulatory compliance & NLP

      Developed LLM-powered NLP for named entity recognition, text classification and sentiment analysis, using zero-shot and few-shot approaches with LLMs, GLiNER, SetFit and spaCy.

      • Python
      • PyTorch
      • Hugging Face Transformers
      • LLMs
      • spaCy
      • GLiNER
      • SetFit
      • DSPy
      Architecture and delivery
      • Distilled LLM-labeled data into lightweight DeBERTa and ModernBERT encoders for low-cost inference, applied systematic prompt engineering with DSPy evaluation datasets, and maintained over 70% test coverage with automated output evaluation in Python and PyTorch.

  2. Lead Integration Architect

    Brussels-Capital Region — Paradigm (CIRB)

     –

    Architecture lead for integration, data flows and shared platform services within WePulse, a €70M multi-tenant SaaS transformation programme serving the municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.

    Selected responsibilities(12)
    • Define the target integration and data-flow architecture for a regional multi-tenant SaaS platform, leveraging MuleSoft, Kafka, Airflow and Azure Synapse.
    • Architect the MuleSoft integration layer used to orchestrate application interfaces, enterprise services and data exchanges across the platform ecosystem.
    • Design AIoT integration architecture for Parking/PoliceZone initiatives.
    • Design Identity Governance and Administration capabilities together with tenant-isolation and access-control patterns supporting GDPR compliance.
    • Define architecture governance, target operating models and reusable integration principles, and serve as a permanent member of the Architecture Review Board.
    • Drive the migration of the on-premises ELK platform to a managed SaaS solution, incorporating Kafka-based event streaming for scalable data exchange and observability.
    • Ensure alignment between integration architecture, cloud landing zones and the organisation's enterprise architecture vision.
    • Design cloud landing-zone capabilities and assess risks and mitigation strategies for the data-centre migration programme.
    • Lead implementation partners, subcontractors and technology providers throughout architecture and delivery phases.
    • Designed and prototyped an Agentic AI Service Hub, using MuleSoft as the enterprise orchestration layer and Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors to expose internal services and tools to AI agents.
    • Developed a knowledge-base-connected enterprise chatbot, integrated with internal information sources through reusable connectors.
    • Explored reusable architecture patterns for securely connecting AI agents with existing APIs, business applications and enterprise integration services.

    EnvironmentBizzDesign, ArchiMate, Azure Synapse, Azure Entra ID, MuleSoft, Airflow, Kafka, Azure Landing Zones, Hub-and-Spoke, Red Hat OpenShift, AKS, Terraform, ELK, Dynamics 365 F&O, SharePoint, Confluence

  3. Solution Architect

    Brussels-Capital Region — Paradigm (CIRB)

     –

    Preceding title on the same WePulse programme, covering integration, data flows and shared platform services for the municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. The resume lists the programme responsibilities once, under the subsequent lead role.

  4. Cloud Solution Architect — Data & Digital Platforms

    City of Brussels — i-CITY

     –

    Led cloud, data and application architecture for digital-transformation programmes, including SmartBuilding initiatives, supporting the City of Brussels and its public institutions.

    Selected responsibilities(9)
    • Served as Lead Architect for the GMAO platform based on Dynamics 365, Azure Synapse and business-intelligence capabilities, connecting operational processes with analytical use cases.
    • Designed data-integration and transformation patterns across Dynamics 365, Azure Synapse, dbt, Python and the WSO2 enterprise service bus.
    • Designed the IoT integration architecture for SmartBuilding initiatives.
    • Defined reusable solution blueprints to align cloud, application and data architectures with organisational standards.
    • Architected the integration between Genesys and Dynamics 365, connecting customer-interaction channels with CRM processes and data.
    • Restructured the BruCity document-management architecture to strengthen data lifecycle management, access control and GDPR compliance.
    • Led architecture for digital-signature capabilities aligned with eIDAS requirements and for projects serving public educational institutions.
    • Produced High-Level Designs and technical RFP specifications, and assessed supplier proposals for cloud and digital-platform initiatives.
    • Advised business and technical stakeholders on architecture choices, risks, platform standards and implementation roadmaps.

    EnvironmentPRINCE2 Agile, Orbus iServer, ArchiMate, Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Synapse, dbt, Python, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, Power Apps, EDM, EDRMS, WSO2 ESB, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Intune, VMware, IAM, Azure AD B2C, Azure Virtual Desktop, Genesys

  5. Cloud Solution Architect / Data Science & AI Advisor

    European Commission — DIGIT C1 Cloud Broker

     –

    Advised European Commission departments and institutions on cloud, data science, Machine Learning and large-scale data-platform architectures across Azure, AWS and OVH environments.

    Selected responsibilities(7)
    • Served as Lead Data Science and Cloud Advisor for the Joint Research Centre, supporting the architecture and platform selection of advanced analytics initiatives.
    • Designed and delivered Machine Learning and Deep Learning proofs of concept on hyperscale Azure and AWS platforms.
    • Evaluated HPC-backed architectures for compute-intensive Machine Learning and Deep Learning workloads.
    • Architected Big Data and data-science platforms using Azure Synapse, Databricks, Apache Spark, AWS Athena, DynamoDB and Azure SQL Hyperscale.
    • Implemented distributed data-processing and analytical solutions using Azure Synapse, Apache Spark, Power BI and Qlik.
    • Defined multi-cloud data architectures spanning Azure and AWS services, including data storage, distributed processing and analytics components.
    • Advised project teams on workload placement, cloud-service selection and architectural patterns for data-intensive use cases.

    EnvironmentAzure, AWS, OVH, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, DynamoDB, AWS Athena, Azure SQL Hyperscale, Power BI, Qlik, HPC, AKS, ELK, Dynatrace, Azure Virtual Desktop

  6. Cloud Solution Architect — Enterprise Data & Analytics

    PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)

     –

    Contributed to the redesign of PwC's Enterprise Analytics Platform, establishing governed and scalable data foundations for advanced analytics, data science and Machine Learning use cases.

    Selected responsibilities(7)
    • Defined the target architecture for enterprise analytics, data warehousing and Master Data Management capabilities.
    • Designed a governed Data Lake architecture covering data ingestion, integration, consumption, security and GDPR compliance.
    • Delivered a proof of concept for a modern cloud data pipeline using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
    • Defined data-access and identity patterns to protect sensitive enterprise data across cloud and on-premises environments.
    • Contributed to the One ID programme, consolidating multi-cloud and on-premises Identity and Access Management.
    • Produced High-Level Designs for the migration and modernisation of enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure.
    • Established architectural foundations supporting multidimensional analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning workloads.

    EnvironmentTOGAF, Azure, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, GCP, Ping Identity, Kubernetes, Docker, Enterprise Architect, Data Science, Machine Learning

  7. Solution Architect / Technical Lead — Enterprise Analytics & Data

    BNP Paribas — Corporate & Investment Banking

     –

    Designed and modernised the Enterprise Analytics Platform supporting Business Intelligence activities within BNP Paribas CIB's Post-Trade department.

    Selected responsibilities(7)
    • Defined the target Data Warehouse architecture for Post-Trade analytical and Business Intelligence use cases.
    • Established Master Data Management and Data Quality principles for enterprise analytical data.
    • Designed application and data-integration architectures within the bank's Enterprise Application Integration environment.
    • Modernised integration between operational applications and analytical components using APIs, SSIS, SQL Server, Oracle and .NET Core.
    • Contributed to the architecture and engineering standards of the Enterprise Analytics Platform.
    • Industrialised software delivery through DevOps, continuous integration and BNP Paribas's Quality Assurance Plan.
    • Provided technical leadership, coaching and coordination of onshore, offshore and outsourced teams.

    EnvironmentSQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, UML, DevOps, Git, TeamCity, .NET Core, Web API, Angular, Redis, CQRS, Sparx Enterprise Architect

  8. .NET Technical Lead

    YSoft (Prague)

     –

    Led .NET architecture and development for print-management solutions. Defined engineering standards and continuous integration with TeamCity. Produced technical specifications and reusable application foundations.

  9. Architecture Auditor

    Europ Assistance

     –

    Supported global IPBX/IVR consolidation across the group's subsidiaries. Designed RabbitMQ messaging proofs of concept and assessed ININ integration. Harmonised application and infrastructure integration across countries.

  10. .NET Architect

    Edenred (Accor Services)

     –

    Defined modular architectures and shared development standards for deployment in 40 countries. Designed RabbitMQ-based microservices and payment solutions in a PCI-DSS environment. Led a six-person bulk-printing project team and coached onshore and offshore developers.

  11. .NET Architect

    FNAC Éveil et Jeux

     –

    Architected e-commerce, checkout and marketplace components integrated with Generix ERP. Designed high-availability systems tested at 20,000 orders/hour and self-service kiosks for 42 stores. Established .NET development standards and coached internal and external teams.

  12. .NET Consultant & Auditor

    LeKiosque.fr

     –

    Assessed technical feasibility for a digital-publishing start-up's fundraising. Designed ASP.NET applications, PDF content extraction and SQL Server full-text search.

  13. .NET Architect / Senior Developer

    Vente-privée.com

     –

    Redesigned checkout and multilingual services for an e-commerce platform operating in five countries. Designed database models and caching for a site supporting over 10,000 simultaneous connections.

  14. .NET Development Engineer

    MSN France

     –

    Developed MSN Politique and event websites, including high-availability architecture. Built editorial back-office tools and automated AFP/Europe 1 news-feed integration.

  15. .NET Developer / IT Manager

    CREANCIA / DS GROUP

     –

    Managed a five-person IT team and modernised the company's debt-monitoring application. Led C#/.NET development, relational data modelling and legacy-data migration. Oversaw infrastructure, security and IT/telecom suppliers.

  16. System Administrator / Unix Developer

    Capgemini Ernst & Young

     –

    Client: L'Oréal. Contributed to applications supporting L'Oréal factories worldwide within a 40-person team. Developed HP-UX tools using KornShell and Perl, and worked with PVCS and INGRES II. Assessed Windows Server deployment for load-balanced web applications.

Education

  • INSIA Engineer

    Master's degree with a specialty in network, telecommunications and security.

Certifications

  • PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
  • PyTorch for Deep Learning
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning
  • AWS Certified Analytics Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (.NET)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator

Languages

  • FrenchNative speaker
  • EnglishFluent
  • VietnameseMother tongue