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Darren Goonawardana
Collectiv CEO
Darren Goonawardana, aka the “Cyborg CEO,” is a keynote speaker and Data & AI evangelist helping organizations unlock their AI superpowers and Lead with AI. As co-founder of Collectiv—a Microsoft Fabric featured partner and top-tier consultancy for Fabric and Databricks—he leads one of the premier firms in the Microsoft Data & AI ecosystem, specializing in Power BI, Azure, Fabric, and enterprise planning. With 30+ years of global experience building Data & AI companies across four continents, Darren is known for blending bold AI thinking with practical strategy. A regular Microsoft World Tour speaker and host of the Cyborg CEO VideoPod, he explores how leaders can drive smarter decisions through generative AI, Fabric write-back, and intelligent planning. His sessions leave audiences informed, inspired, and ready to Lead with AI.