Data Engineer and Data Warehouse Manager with over 15 years of successful experience in
databases and data warehousing. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in financial industry. Strengths in data warehouse query optimization and Cloud solutions backed by training in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Skills
Excellent
SQL (BigQuery and TSQL) proficiency
Excellent
Data Warehousing
Excellent
Data Analysis
Very Good
Python
Excellent
Data Analysis
Very Good
SQL Extraction Transformation and Loading (ETL)
Very Good
Big Data
Work History
Mar 2020
- Current
Data Warehouse Manager
Outsurance, PRETORIA, Gauteng
Created and implemented migration strategy to move on-prem data bases to BigQuery, using an use case-based incremental approach. Selected methods and criteria for warehouse data evaluation procedures. Coordinated troubleshooting support for warehouse personnel. Performed systems and data analysis using variety of computer languages and Gerhard Van Deventer
Data Warehouse Manager And Data Engineer
Address 26 Rockwood Crescent, Pretoria,
Gauteng, South Africa, 0044
Phone 278-***-*****
E-mail adcfd0@r.postjobfree.com
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procedures.
Dec 2018
- Mar
2020
Technical Team Lead
OUTsurance, Pretoria, Gauteng
Designed and developed BigQuery and analytical data structures. Planned and implemented security measures to safeguard vital business data. Led, engineered and architectect cloud-based solutions for digital reporting platforms
Guided and trained co-workers on emerging technologies in order for them to optimally perform their duties
Designed and implemented cloud security best practices so as to establish a safe and secure working environment
Piloted the migration of our on-premise data warehouse to the cloud Developed cloud-based solutions for integration of heterogeneous data sources into a unified data lake
Jan 2014
- Dec
2018
Business Intelligence Developer
OUTsurance, Pretoria, Gauteng
Developed intelligence-sharing dashboards, providing company-wide access to collected data.
Maintained proficiency with latest database technologies, including MSSQL and Power BI.
Planned, designed and implemented diverse business intelligence solutions. Generated reports, updated spreadsheets and presented results. Monitored and optimized SQL Server performance.
Wrote MSSQL scripts for daily maintenance activities, including indexes and tables analyses.
Oct 2008
- Dec
2018
Senior Database Administrator
OUTsurance, Centurion, Gauteng
Created scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance. Created and implemented database designs and data models. Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
Modified existing databases to meet unique needs and goals determined during initial evaluation and planning process.
Planned and implemented security measures to safeguard vital business data. Authored and coded logical and physical database descriptions. Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
Designed and implemented new server standards for core business services. Jan 2003 Database Administrator
- Oct
2008
EOH, Johnnesburg, Gauteng
Supported multiple concurrent projects enabling delivery efficiencies and technical resolution.
Designed and implemented TSQL queries for reporting and complex solution development.
Maintained complex T-SQL queries, views and stored procedures in multi- database environment with little supervision.
Created optimal technical solutions to user needs through research and in-depth system analysis.
Documented and analyzed business reports for prompt communication, follow-up and ongoing support.
Education
Jan 2004
- Jan
2015
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science And Programming University Of South Africa - South Africa
Graduated cum laude
Software
Excellent
BigQuery
Excellent
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Very Good
Apache Airflow
Very Good
Python
Excellent
TSQL
Excellent
SQL Server
Very Good
Certifications
Oct 2019 Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect Mar 2019 Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
Dec 2018 Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
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