In my role as Senior Software Engineer, I architect and engineer full ETL pipelines on Databricks and AWS, optimizing data from ingestion through to gold layers or online tables. My responsibilities include preparing data for feature stores and AI applications, ensuring high data quality and availability for downstream analysis and machine learning models. Additionally, I develop .NET APIs to streamline data access and integration across systems.Key Contributions & ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End ETL Development: Built efficient ETL pipelines in Databricks using PySpark and Python, transforming raw data through all stages to gold layers and online tables.Feature Store & AI Readiness: Designed data flows to prepare and load data into feature stores, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of AI-driven applications.Implemented ongoing cost or performance optimization techniques depending on workload requirementsCloud Infrastructure: Leveraged AWS resources to ensure scalable, resilient data processing and storage environments..NET API Development: Work with and create .NET APIs to facilitate secure, high-performance data access and integrations to access final data from Databricks pushed to AWS RDS DB for consumption via API.

As Lead Architect and Engineer, I drove the architecture and implementation of tailored solutions for high-profile clients, including ArcadeLive, Ceemingly, and RiteChoice. I handled end-to-end project responsibilities, including requirements analysis, design, development, and production support. My focus was on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure architectures that met each client’s specific needs.Key Contributions & ProjectsArcadeLive: Developed a robust, high-performance back-end system using Python with Bitmovin, Azure, FastAPI, and WebSockets. Designed for real-time data processing and video streaming, I ensured optimized streaming performance and seamless integration across multiple platforms.Ceemingly and RiteChoice: Engineered cloud-first solutions with .NET Core API backends, React frontends, and Azure SQL databases to support scalable web applications. These projects utilized Azure services to streamline development and ensure secure, reliable data handling across client-facing applications.

Involved in pre-development architectural discussions, influencing decisions about the tech stack and architecture modifications for new features.Mentored junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance ranging from architectural decisions to coding best practices, including hands-on code and technology training.Collaborated with DevOps to set up the basic architecture for early proof-of-concepts, defining technical requirements and ensuring proper build-outs.Actively participated in client meetings, both for initial requirements gathering and for regular status updates, while also contributing to milestone planning and adjustments.Conducted code reviews for junior and mid-level engineers as well as the director, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Authored technical documentation for the projects.

One of a small team of developers working on the Media Vision Appliance application (MVA) and CRM platform.Spearheaded the design and development of a critical VideoJS-based video player tailored to accommodate varying layouts, playlists, and advanced ad implementations.Managed BitBucket and Git repositories, implementing review-oriented branching strategies to ensure code quality.Served as an ongoing mentor for two developers, focusing on both technical skill development and best practices.Regularly participated in strategy and planning meetings concerning the Media Vision Appliance (MVA) and Video player direction, contributing as a decision maker.Conducted experimental work with IBM Watson to explore the potential for ad targeting based on video content

Directed a team of 6 developers, operating under the Senior VP of Technology Services.Oversaw full-stack .NET software development, from front-end to back-end solutions.Built a full automation suite of tools to take care of a majority of pre and post due diligence work for the credit team and underwriters saving those teams an average of 2 hours per working day. Built a reporting platform using chart.js and google charts. Lead the way in developing an administrative portal for employee and partner management. Built automation tools to synchronize internal data with all external data sources every day and created new tools to update those sources on demand. Built up dashboard for clients to be able to view, manage, and make payments on their current loan accounts as well as managing reloaded and multiple separate loan accounts. Built out an email platform to monitor and maintain all outgoing messages to partners, clients, and internal messages that are sent from our systems (not related to marketing or internal emails).

Led and managed a team of 4 software developers and 1 designer at the NYC office.Lead Engineer on full-stack .NET software development projects focusing on customer appointment and queue management systems.AT&T Web Scheduling and Digital Signage: Led a cross-functional team of 5 to develop AT&T's Web Scheduling system as well as in-store digital signage applications. Worked in collaboration with AMDOCS developers to seamlessly integrate and launch the scheduling application into production.LIRR Digital Signage: Took full ownership of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) digital signage system. Ensured the system was robust, efficient, and met all client requirements.Albert Einstein Hospital Queue Management: Orchestrated the development of a queue management system for Albert Einstein Hospital. The system was designed to improve patient flow and reduce wait times, contributing to improved patient experience