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In this pivotal role as a Solution Architect at DBT Labs, my primary responsibility was to foster successful client relationships through pre-sales and post-sales support, ensuring optimal adoption and usage of dbt Cloud solutions.Key responsibilities and achievements included:Client Onboarding: Provided hands-on assistance to clients during their transition to dbt Cloud, focusing on both technical and process-related issues, and ensuring smooth integration with existing data ecosystems.Proof of Value Evaluations: Conducted meticulous evaluations to demonstrate the value and potential ROI of dbt Cloud to prospective clients, significantly improving conversion rates.Best Practice Recommendations: Leveraged my expertise in data pipeline management to recommend best practices tailored to each client's unique operational context, optimizing their use of dbt Cloud and driving enhanced results.Internal Process Optimization: Worked tirelessly to streamline internal processes, which contributed to improved operational efficiency, better customer service, and a more productive work environment for the team.Content Creation: Assisted in the production of a diverse array of materials, including marketing content, demos, workshops, etc. These resources were instrumental in engaging our target audiences, providing clear, concise information about dbt Cloud, and generating interest in our solutions.Data Pipeline Advisory: Provided expert advice on data pipeline management, helping clients navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions that aligned with their business goals.

As a Data Consultant and Solution Architect at Amplify, I fulfilled a hybrid role that encompassed both pre-sales activities and hands-on developer tasks. I predominantly focused on data transformations but also provided comprehensive assistance across complete data pipelines - from data ingestion to visualization.Key responsibilities and achievements included:Leadership and Team Management: Led small teams of data professionals to deliver high-impact projects for our clients. This involved task delegation, timeline management, and ensuring the quality of deliverables, all while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.Pre-Sales Assistance: Leveraged my technical acumen and excellent communication skills to effectively demonstrate the value proposition of our services during the pre-sales process, establishing trust and credibility with prospective clients.Data Transformation: Managed and executed complex data transformations that empowered our clients to unlock actionable insights and make informed, data-driven decisions.End-to-End Pipeline Assistance: Assisted clients throughout the entire life cycle of their data pipelines, ensuring seamless operation, data integrity, and meaningful visualizations for effective decision-making.Tool Proficiency: Skilfully utilized a wide range of data tools including dbt Core/Cloud, Snowflake, Fivetran, Alteryx, Redshift, Google BigQuery, and Airflow. My diverse toolkit enabled me to respond flexibly and efficiently to varied client requirements.Client Project Delivery: Successfully led the delivery of client projects, managing the design and implementation of data solutions to meet specific client needs and exceed their expectations.

As the sole Data Architect/Developer at Retail Firm, a specialized company providing supply chain and invoice management services for suppliers, I was entrusted with the task of constructing a data product designed to aid suppliers in their inventory and payment management with a significant grocery store chain.Key responsibilities and achievements included:Data Product Development: Architected and developed a comprehensive data product from the ground up, designed to streamline suppliers' inventory and payment management processes. The product I built had a significant impact on our clients' operational efficiency and financial health.Tool Proficiency: Effectively leveraged Snowflake, Alteryx, dbt and PowerBI to deliver an intricate and high-performing data product. My proficiency with these tools enabled me to handle complex data manipulation tasks, ensuring a robust and reliable product for our clients.Full-Cycle Data Management: Managed the complete cycle of data processing, from data ingestion to analytics and visualization. Ensured data integrity, consistency, and security while also delivering user-friendly data visualizations and reports to enhance decision-making.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Despite being the sole data architect/developer, I consistently collaborated with other departments to understand their data requirements, gather feedback, and ensure the final product was aligned with broader organizational goals.The opportunity at Retail Firm provided a unique and challenging platform for me to independently architect and develop a full-scale data product. My work significantly contributed to our clients' ability to manage their business relationships more effectively. The experience solidified my skills in data architecture, product development, and end-to-end data management, preparing me to deliver value in any data-centric role.

At Decisive Data I provided end-to-end data analytics solutions, spanning data ingestion, transformation, and business intelligence work. My role often revolved around automating data processes within organizations that had previously operated in siloed environments.Key responsibilities and achievements included:End-to-End Data Analytics: Spearheaded comprehensive data analytics projects, overseeing the full cycle from data ingestion to transformation and BI. My efforts delivered actionable insights that drove data-driven decision-making within client organizations.Data Process Automation: Pioneered several successful initiatives to automate data processes within siloed organizations. These projects enhanced operational efficiency, reduced manual intervention, and improved data accuracy.Collaboration and Communication: Partnered closely with internal teams and clients to understand their specific needs and goals, ensuring that the data solutions provided were tailored to deliver maximum value.Project Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, demonstrating my ability to multitask effectively, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.Business Intelligence Work: Leveraged my expertise in BI to transform raw data into meaningful, easy-to-understand reports and visualizations, empowering clients to make well-informed business decisions.Problem Solving: Utilized my strong problem-solving skills to address complex data-related challenges, offering innovative solutions that met the unique needs of each client organization.During my tenure I was able to make a significant impact by providing clients with comprehensive data analytics solutions and facilitating data process automation. This role further developed my skills in data ingestion, transformation, and BI work, and enhanced my ability to drive organizational efficiency and informed decision-making.

In my role at Buxton Company, I utilized Alteryx and SQL Server to standardize client data into models that were leveraged for Buxton's analytic software. This software was specifically designed to focus on site selection and targeted marketing, integrating a significant amount of geospatial analytics.Key responsibilities and achievements included:Data Standardization: Leveraged my expertise in Alteryx and SQL Server to standardize diverse client data, transforming it into functional models that were integrated into Buxton's analytic software.Geospatial Analytics: Conducted extensive geospatial analytics to aid in the accurate site selection and effective targeted marketing. My work played a key role in enhancing our clients' decision-making processes and overall marketing efficiency.Model Building: Built robust data models that streamlined and enriched the data analysis capabilities of Buxton's analytic software, resulting in more precise insights and outcomes for our clients.Client-Centric Approach: Worked closely with clients to understand their specific needs, ensuring that the data models and analytics provided were tailored to deliver maximum value.Software Enhancement: My work contributed to the continuous enhancement of Buxton's analytic software, making it an even more powerful tool for site selection and targeted marketing.Problem-Solving: Addressed complex data-related challenges, consistently delivering innovative and practical solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.My tenure at Buxton Company allowed me to make substantial contributions to the development and enhancement of Buxton's analytic software. The experience solidified my skills in data standardization, geospatial analytics, and data modeling, and underlined my capacity to drive data-driven decision-making and efficiency within client organizations.

High Energy Physics data analysis using neural networks on a custom built Linux cluster.

As a Supplemental Instruction Leader I conduct additional lectures and small group sessions for students who seek additional help in Introduction to Programming (CSE1310). As a leader I meet with the Professor of the course and decide what sections need more attention and then plan accordingly for the sessions that I hold.

Working in the Visual Learning Machine Lab to train a visual learning mining to interpret sign language. This was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).