• Created and established the company’s first Data Engineer role by gaining the trust and autonomy from Executive Leadership, defining this key technical position, and building a foundation for the company’s data-driven future.• Built a scalable data infrastructure by integrating AWS EC2, Docker, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, dbt-core, GitHub, Asana, and a custom Python framework, facilitating API-based data extraction, business logic transformations, and automated CI/CD workflows, in support of company analytics.• Developed a custom Python data extraction framework that abstracts the technical setup of data onboarding, such as database connections, and table and constraint creation, which significantly reduced data onboarding time from weeks to minutes.• Used dbt project to transform data from multiple sources into a star schema, with materialized views as data marts tailored to various internal departments, enabling consistent analytics in support of dashboards and reporting.• Automated data pipelines by orchestrating ETL workflows with Apache Airflow and containerizing applications using Docker, ensuring consistency across environments, improving resource efficiency, and reducing manual intervention.• Implemented automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions, and a custom-built GitHub-Asana integration to sync version control and project management, which streamlined deployment, enhanced workflow transparency, and minimized manual errors.• Replaced a legacy Zapier and Google Form integration by building a custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript form within Shopify that submitted form data directly to HubSpot Forms API, saving the company $6,000 annually and streamlining the wholesale partner application process.• Built customized Looker Studio dashboards in direct collaboration with teams like E-Commerce, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to tailor data insights, facilitating data-driven decision making across the company.

• Built the procurement operations function from the ground up, introducing structured processes and standard operating procedures and work instructions across the organization.• Streamlined day-to-day purchasing across various departments like manufacturing, R&D, and facilities into a centralized system, replacing departmental silos.• Pioneered a product sourcing system, linking departments like Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and Brand.• Developed RFQ process and integrated it with documentation review, and sample testing procedures.• Transitioned from retail to wholesale suppliers, achieving better pricing and optimizing payment and delivery terms.• Project Manager for an ERP data cleanup initiative, introducing a company-wide Data Dictionary, Data Management processes, and simulating part 11 compliance with Regulatory.• Developed a Google Apps Script-based automated data pipeline to extract and centralized key ERP data tables, replacing manual exports, and supporting day-to-day operations through a suite of integrated Google Sheets tools, improving efficiency and integration across Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Production teams.• Engineered and implemented the core system used company-wide for operational planning– from forecasting to procurement to production scheduling– by designing the business logic and tools that transform monthly sales forecasts into actionable, automated day-to-day plans for the Operations teams.• Overcame challenges such as a lack of established procurement systems and reduced top management's operational load.

• Purchased goods and materials for the company’s main production operations facility• Responsible for about $8 million per year in total purchases for both perishable and non-perishable goods• Drove product sourcing projects, including a strategic transition to a new produce supplier that decreased costs and delivery wait times, widened order windows, and increased food quality and food safety• Collaborated as a diplomat on internal projects with other managers/departments (Production; R&D; QA; Warehouse) to facilitate process improvements• Implemented a tool that streamlined communication of data/information internally• Presented data, concepts, and execution plans to meeting groups; Led daily/weekly meetings• Maintained diplomatic relationships with suppliers and external associates

• Menu development & merchandising strategies• Reorganized kitchen operations; updated recipe database; implemented menu schematics• Hiring, training, scheduling, employee development, employee termination• Developed buyers to run kitchen menu planning and execution in my absence• Accountable for financials, including cost of labor and cost of goods • Trained Team for new store opening - Whole Foods Market Santa Clara, July 2016

• Menu development & merchandising strategies• Reorganized kitchen operations; updated recipe database; implemented menu schematics• Consistently placed 2nd or 3rd in NorCal region for One Day Sales• Accountable for financials, including cost of labor and cost of goods • Hiring, training, scheduling, employee development, employee termination• Trained Team Members at New Store Openings - Whole Foods Market Castro, October 2013;• Developed and executed menus for local community events - Redwood City Salsa Festival, September 2013; Redwood City Oktoberfest, September 2013

• Earned ownership of weekly and monthly menu blend, increasing profit margin by 5% • Meet sales and profit margin goals set by Regional Finance team - I exceeded profit margin goals for every fiscal period• Wrote and expedited all purchase orders for operations with ERPs (DVO, IRMA)• Analyzed inventory usage for merchandising trends to determine stock levels• Recipe development and execution• Developed and Executed menu and operations for special catering events - Tour de Peninsula, Burlingame, CA, August 2013

• Bowling Customer Service• Food & Beverage Service• C – Certified Pinspotter Mechanic• Bartender • Buyer for all perishable products

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