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Our Job Search Specialist Mark Beltran will facilitate the next steps:
Mark will let our client know that you have shown an interest in their professional skills.
You will receive a full job application from our client and might want to offer them a formal job interview if you see the right potential in this candidate.
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SUMMARY
Dynamic Data & Analytics Engineer and Industrial Engineer with a strong background in Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Proven track record in automating ETL processes and delivering scalable data solutions to drive business intelligence. Expert in Azure DevOps and Domo, dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and fostering a culture of technical excellence at Trimble.
EXPERIENCE
Data Engineer
Business Science Corporation (BSC) August 2024 – Present
• Implemented modern data ingestion pipelines to dramatically reduce ingestion time by 60% and storage costs by 70%. (Azure Synapse Analytics, Dataverse, Snowflake, DBT, ADF, Apache Iceberg)
• Developed sophisticated data pipelines using DBT, Snowflake, and various Azure services dealing with sensitive information.
• Designed Power BI reports and dashboards for clients.
• Worked with clients to evolve their data environment as their organization matures.
• Built and implemented API integrations between a variety of systems, running in many different environments (on-prem, AWS, Azure).
• Developed integrations between AWS CodeCommit and Azure DevOps to work within stringent policy constraints.
Data Scientist
Motus Aftermarket Parts May 2019 – Present
• Developed in-house software to recommend replenishment orders for more than 20 000 SKUs based on the DDMRP methodology, while writing integrations between modern and legacy systems.
• Implemented Azure DevOps to streamline analytics pipelines and value delivery.
• Develop process automation scripts using Python and SQL to eliminate repetitive tasks and human error.
• Supported various IT projects, including a large-scale ERP migration.
Analytics Consultant
Business Science Corporation (BSC) July 2021 – July 2024
• Worked with and further developed custom-built discrete event simulation platforms with models of traffic simulation and continuous flow simulation.
• Deployed the above solutions, Azure Container Service paired with Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Developed front-ends for the above models in Microsoft Power Apps.
• Performed analytics using Python and SQL to identify bottlenecks in various simulated processes.
• Placed heavy emphasis on making processes more repeatable and quick to deploy.
• Administered resources in Azure for various projects.
• Wireframed POCs for internal software projects.
• Was required to become proficient in many technologies in a short amount of time.
Africa IT Project Management Officer
G4S Africa July 2016 – April 2019
• Participated in the implementation of three major change projects across 28 countries.
• Leveraged G-Suite and APIs to automate business processes and aggregate draft budget data across 28 countries, dramatically reducing the time taken for each feedback cycle. The solution built for the regional IT budgeting process completely eliminated the need to inspect individual budget files.
• Assisted in major ETL exercises, software administration, and remote server configuration.
Industrial Engineer
Viewmetrics December 2015 – April 2019
• Managed projects in the telematics industry, implementing project management controls and SOPs.
• Designed web-based and mobile software solutions [1] using wireframe and business process mapping tools.
• Coordinated testing of beta software and hardware, tracking bugs and feature improvements.
Industrial Engineer
Advance Call February 2014 – September 2015
• Managed key projects from brand development to functional specification and implementation.
• Developed asset maintenance registers and information dashboards in Excel during secondment to a civil engineering firm.
Deckhand/Deck Engineer
Various Yachts February 2013 – June 2013, Engaged in maritime operations on luxury yachts, gaining international experience and adaptability.
Student Industrial Engineer
UTi Material Handling December 2011 – January 2012
• Developed layout proposals to improve storage density and performed time studies for line-side supply operations.
Tutor for Programming & Data Processing
University of Pretoria February 2011 – June 2011
• Assisted students with programming queries in Octave/MATLAB during tutorial sessions.
EDUCATION
BEng. Industrial Engineering
University of Pretoria • 2012
• Key Modules: Programming & Data Processing (95%), Operations Research (87%), Engineering Statistics (80%).
NSC FETC (IEB)
St. Dominic’s Academy • 2008
• Awarded double honours in academics and culture.
CERTIFICATIONS
Towards ISO 9001 Certification
2014
Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA)
ISCEA • 2020
SKILLS
Software: Snowflake, DBT, Fivetran, Power BI, many Azure services, AWS
Tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Power Apps, Docker, REST APIs
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu)
Programming: Python, SQL, VBA, React, PowerShell
[1]It was a major mobile app in South Africa at the time, I oversaw the reskinning of the app.