I’m an Engineering Manager who thrives on building scalable, resilient data platforms and leading high-performance teams. At Zapier, I’ve driven major transformations, including migrating from Redshift to Databricks, implementing Kafka for real-time data streaming, and reducing nightly processing times by 60%. My approach to data platform management revolves around three core pillars: cost management, user access, and infrastructure scaling. By treating these as interconnected foundations, I ensure our platform operates smoothly and supports strategic growth. I’m deeply committed to strengths-based coaching, which I believe is key to unlocking each team member’s unique potential. This coaching philosophy has fostered high growth trajectories and retention within my teams, creating a culture where accountability and collaboration drive consistent results. Highlights of My Work: • Data Platform Modernization: Spearheaded a large-scale migration to Databricks, improving scalability and efficiency while reducing costs. • Real-Time Data Streaming: Led the adoption of Kafka, empowering the team with real-time data access and supporting faster, more agile decision-making. • Cost and Infrastructure Optimization: Developed a cost observability model to balance AWS legacy costs with Databricks expenses, providing insights for smart resource allocation. • Team Growth and Restructuring: Expanded my team from 4 to 7 members and led two restructures to ensure we’re aligned with Zapier’s strategic goals. I’m excited about the ongoing evolution of data platforms and passionate about building environments where teams feel empowered, challenged, and ready to make an impact.