James Smith

Location: Boston, MA Phone: (555) 123-4567 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbrown GitHub: github.com/michaelbrown

Summary

Experienced Senior Data Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in designing, building, and optimizing large-scale data pipelines and architectures. Proficient in various data processing frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms. Skilled in collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, Scala, SQL
• Data Processing Frameworks: Apache Spark, Hadoop, Flink, Kafka
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redshift, Snowflake
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Data Warehousing: BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake
• ETL Tools: Apache NiFi, Airflow, Talend, Informatica
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins
• Tools: Git, Jupyter, Tableau, Looker
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing

Professional Experience

Senior Data Engineer

DataDriven Solutions – Boston, MA April 2018 – Present

1. Designed and implemented scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and Kafka, processing terabytes of data daily with high reliability.
2. Led the migration of on-premises data infrastructure to AWS, utilizing Redshift and S3, reducing operational costs by 40%.
3. Developed and maintained ETL processes using Apache Airflow, ensuring timely and accurate data ingestion from multiple sources.
4. Collaborated with data scientists to build machine learning pipelines, improving predictive analytics capabilities.
5. Optimized SQL queries and data models in Redshift, reducing query response times by 50%.

Data Engineer

TechAnalytics Corp. – Cambridge, MA June 2014 – March 2018

1. Built and maintained data pipelines using Hadoop, Spark, and Flink, supporting batch and real-time data processing needs.
2. Implemented data warehousing solutions with Snowflake, improving data accessibility and query performance.
3. Developed ETL workflows using Talend, ensuring seamless data integration from various sources.
4. Monitored and troubleshooted data pipeline performance, implementing optimizations to improve efficiency.
5. Worked with business analysts to define data requirements and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and reports.

Junior Data Engineer

Innovative Data Solutions – Providence, RI July 2012 – May 2014

1. Assisted in the development and maintenance of data pipelines using Python and SQL.
2. Performed data cleaning and transformation tasks to ensure data quality and consistency.
3. Supported data migration projects, transferring data from legacy systems to modern data platforms.
4. Collaborated with data analysts to create reports and visualizations, enabling data-driven decision-making.
5. Gained experience with cloud data services and big data technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Northeastern University – Boston, MA Graduated: May 2012

Certifications

1. AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
2. Google Professional Data Engineer
3. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Projects

Real-Time Data Streaming Platform

1. Designed and implemented a real-time data streaming platform using Apache Kafka and Spark Streaming, enabling low-latency data processing and analytics.

Data Lake Architecture

1. Led the development of a data lake architecture on AWS S3, facilitating centralized data storage and improving data accessibility for analytics teams.

Automated ETL Pipeline

1. Developed an automated ETL pipeline using Apache Airflow and Python, reducing manual intervention and ensuring timely data updates.

Open Source Contributions

1. Contributed to the Apache Spark project by submitting code improvements and documentation updates.
2. Maintained an open-source Python library for data transformation, used by data engineering teams worldwide.

Languages

1. English: Native
2. German: Intermediate