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Monroe, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

As a Data Architect, I lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data solutions that drive business intelligence and analytics initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Data Lakehouse Architecture: Design and architect Data Lakehouse platforms to support event-driven analytics and real-time data processing.Standards Development: Establish and enforce database naming conventions, coding standards, and data governance policies to ensure data integrity and consistency.Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the go-to expert for Azure Data Factory, data engineering, and SQL Server performance tuning, providing guidance and support to the team.Data Platform Automation: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to streamline data platform deployments and updates.Project Leadership:Proof of Concepts (POCs): Lead the planning and execution of POCs for innovative data platform solutions, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks (Delta Lake), and Azure Database for PostgreSQL.Cost Optimization: Implement Azure cost optimization strategies by identifying and eliminating unused resources, right-sizing overallocated resources, and optimizing database performance to leverage lower cost tiers. Develop strategies for cost-effective data platform licensing.Talent Acquisition:Technical Interviews: Conduct thorough technical interviews to assess and onboard top-tier Database Engineers, ensuring the team is equipped with the best talent.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

As a Principal Data Platform Engineer, I led the design and deployment of modern data solutions, enabling Engineering teams to implement and scale data workflows effectively. Key accomplishments include: Data Lake Development: Designed and deployed a next-generation data lake platform using HDInsight, supported by reusable ARM templates for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Framework Implementation: Developed and implemented a Data Orchestration Framework adopted by multiple agile Engineering teams to streamline data processes. Proof of Concepts: Conducted POCs for technologies like StreamSets, Dremio, Azure Data Factory, and Hadoop to identify and integrate the best solutions for the data lake platform. Azure Search Integration: Built an Azure Data Factory process to create and populate an Azure Search Index, enhancing search and analytics capabilities. Master Data Management: Led Data Engineering efforts for implementing Reltio, including historical data migration from source systems to ensure data consistency and accuracy. Standards & Hiring: Co-authored the initial Database project standards and played a key role in interviewing and onboarding Database Engineer candidates. This role strengthened my expertise in cloud data platforms, scalable architecture, and establishing best practices for high-performing data teams.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Implemented a new data platform in Azure; utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage Blobs, Azure SQL DBs, Azure Function Apps, and Azure Logic apps.Azure Data Factory data loading process utilizes a metadata approach to load data based off a control record. Able to load data from hundreds of SQL server tables utilizing 1 ADF pipeline, providing a faster time to market for the data needs.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Populated a data warehouse and ODS using SSIS packages generated via a metadata driven framework using BIML.Migrated data warehouse and ODS from Greenplum to SQL Server.Helped established code review process for EDW team.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Implement physical data structures in a new software offering for AvidXchange.ETL data from Salesforce into SQL Server (SSIS) to make the data available to join to existing data in the application.Work in an agile team to implement features.Create logical and physicals data models to implement a pricing rules engine, as well as the necessary SQL Server stored procedures and functions to go with it.

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Maintain ETL processesSQL Server Performance Tuning (OLAP and OLTP)Built 2 custom C# apps to pull data from third party APIs into SQL Server

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Monitor and tune Microsoft SQL Server databases.Write SQL scripts to merge 2 instances of a third party product into 1 instance, resulting in lower licenses cost, lower administrative cost, and less duplication.Load data into Oracle using scripts.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

I was the System Administrator for the Help Desk system (BMC Service Desk Express) for the students, faculty, and staff.

Castle Hayne, North Carolina, Us

Assign incoming software problems clients are having to technicians. Ensure all technicians are keeping up to date with their cases.

Castle Hayne, North Carolina, Us

Performed technical support for various public safety software applications that used a client/server architecture, with a MS SQL Server database.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led a team to unload the nightly truck and stock the sales floor.Oversee the team to ensure all product from truck and backroom is stocked onto the sales floor, while ensuring the store is Target brand quality.Assign duties to team members daily and assign trainees to a trainer.Write and perform yearly reviews to employees.

M.S., Technology Systems / Computer Networking Management

B.S, Busienss Administration / Information Systems