Senior Data Engineer
CurrentAs a Senior Data Engineer at Rocket Lab, I currently lead efforts to optimize data infrastructure, driving significant cost reductions and enhancing performance. I have reduced PowerBI cloud costs by 50% ($120k annually) by continuously optimizing report query performance and retiring obsolete reports. By engineering a data warehouse solution, I have alleviated the SQL server processing load by 30%, improving overall reporting efficiency. I oversee the development and administration of 300+ PowerBI reports, providing critical real-time insights into financial and manufacturing data. I also mentor several engineers, helping them refine their PowerBI and SQL skills. Leveraging AI technologies, I accelerate code development and streamline data transformations. Additionally, I manage ETL processes through a Python API, integrate data using SSIS, and troubleshoot production issues, all while ensuring alignment with business needs through cross-department collaboration and Agile project management.