Air Canada

Aug 2023 – Present

Lead Data Engineer

1. Led cross-functional teams in the delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and the scaling of productionized data architecture solutions, achieving a 20% reduction in initial costs while meeting timelines and balancing feature requests.
2. Designed and implemented modernized enterprise data architecture solutions within Microsoft Azure, leveraging serverless technologies to scale data processing capabilities and significantly reduce storage overheads by over 100GB.
3. Specialized in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Machine Learning Service, ensuring seamless integration with industry-leading tools.
4. Developed and presented mission-critical data architecture blueprints for pivotal business applications, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
5. Acted as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and support for data-related initiatives within the Microsoft ecosystem, showcasing expertise in Cloud Solution Architecture, Data & AI, and Big Data.

Air Canada

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

Senior Data Engineer

1. Engineered ingestion and data transformation workflows for airline data, leveraging Big Data technologies and Microsoft Azure to develop predictive simulation models. This initiative resulted in optimizing multiple KPIs, achieving a 10% increase in on-time performance for passenger flights and contributing to the enterprise goal of optimizing performance.
2. Led the orchestration of automated ETL pipelines within integrated environments like Databricks and Microsoft Azure, showcasing innovation in data processing. Reducing processing time from hours to minutes by utilizing caching and optimizing computational resources.
3. Implemented robust data quality monitoring procedures, demonstrating a commitment to integrity and accountability. Enhancing data accuracy by 20%, ensuring the integrity of critical data modeling systems and contributing to incident resolution processes.
4. Integrated various APIs into ongoing data strategies, fostering collaboration across diverse business units and enhancing the robustness of the solutions.

Nureva Inc.

Feb 2019 – Aug 2022

Junior Data Engineer

1. Applied problem-solving & leadership skills to establish an alignment between stakeholder needs and engineering best practices, as well as successfully execute multiple cross-functional project plans.
2. Managed teams utilizing Git, JIRA, and agile methodologies, optimizing workflows, resolving production issues, and performing root cause analysis to manage risk in project deliverables.
3. Developed and automated high-performance data processing systems using SQL, NoSQL, Python, Hadoop, and Spark to drive actionable insights derived from data analytics to improve user experiences.
4. Effectively managed critical customer issues and navigated challenging situations, demonstrating a strong ability to cultivate strategic and enduring customer relationships, earning trust and respect.

OrbSurgical Ltd.

Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

Data Architect

1. Directed documentation and prototypes for $1M+ projects, aligning end-user needs with modernized solutions.
2. Facilitated seamless collaboration between data source teams, optimizing Big Data Warehousing solutions and reducing outgoing data fallout by 30% through staging tables and schema enhancements.
3. Enhanced SQL query speed and readability by reorganizing fact and dimension table schemas, contributing to ongoing quality improvements through leadership and code reviews.
4. Demonstrated a flexible approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting within the customer success domain, ensuring swift and effective resolution of issues to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

University of Calgary

Aug 2016 - May 2018

Graduate Assistant (Research & Teaching)

1. Created and delivered engaging material using various methods of written communication on topics such as C++, SQL, Python, and data-related subjects, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
2. Enhanced communication strategies for academic groups by reviewing instructional content, ensuring alignment with the organization's commitment to effective education and knowledge sharing.
3. Managed Git repositories with up-to-date information, facilitating the seamless merging of project features designed by students. Optimizing version control systems and collaborative development practices.
4. Contributed as a key participant in various research panels, utilizing presentation skills to initiate discussions on diverse topics such as biometric applications, data governance, and security.

Arc Reactions Inc.

2016-2017

Engineering Technical Writer

1. Researched and created articles that highlighted new developments occurring in the energy sector related to engineering.
2. Conducted peer reviews for materials published by colleagues as well as provided feedback.
3. Responsible for organizing interviews and scheduling meetings between key individuals from growing industries.