Thomas Howe Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, Us

∙ Lead a team of developers responsible for fulfilling data sourcing requests from business customers so that the data can be consumed for reporting∙ Use Java and Spark-based processes running on Kubernetes to extract from GM databases into a production ESS cluster, then validate data quality and debug issues∙ Process an average of 30 sourcing requests per month ranging from bringing in a new table to full databases ingestion∙ Utilize Azure DevOps for task tracking and backlog maintenance, and build a monthly sprint allocating work to myself and each developer based on scope and resources available∙ Conduct a daily scrum call to track sprint tasks and identify any potential or current blockers∙ Maintain communication with each request's customer, set delivery expectations and timelines, and promptly address any issues

Detroit, Michigan, Us

∙ Part of a team responsible for the development and management of data ingestion and data integrity applications which are used by hundreds of developers within GM∙ Utilize languages such as Hive SQL, PySpark, Sqoop, Oracle SQL, and Bash for development∙ Build and manage table structures and datasets in databases such as Hive, Oracle, Teradata, and Greenplum∙ Collaborate with team members on the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning, to development and testing, to implementation into production and DevOps production support∙ Constantly immersed in new technologies and methods which are learned and applied to both existing and new processes

Detroit, Michigan, Us

∙ Perform all developer-level tasks∙ Attend requirements gathering meetings, provide work estimations, and allocate resources∙ Train new hires on the day to day processes∙ Assist developers in project work and conduct final code reviews∙ Participate in project stand ups representing the development team and engaging with all other teams involved

Detroit, Michigan, Us

∙ Extract vehicle and parts data from outside sources into GM’s Hadoop layer∙ Transform and cleanse large data sets and execute row-level data manipulations∙ Develop code in SQL, Hive, DataStage, and Bash to facilitate the ETL process∙ Provide support to the production environment with break-fixes and code revisions when required∙ Balance multiple projects in different stages of development

∙ Actively practiced communication skills while serving patrons∙ Exercised organization, time-management, and quick decision-making when waiting on multiple tables∙ As a shift closer, delegated closing work to fellow employees and ensured the proper completion

Mineola, New York, Us

∙ Achieved first-hand experience in intelligence analysis by pulling raw data from crime databases such as FINCEN and identifying patterns in criminal activity∙ Attended weekly meetings which briefed about reported terrorist activity∙ Assisted detectives in current investigations and intelligence gathering by searching through pawn shop databases and local crime reports