Data Engineer System Analyst
Resume:
Terrence Clark
Senior Data Engineer / Sr System Analyst
Gaithersburg, MD
Email: *********@*****.*** Phone: 860-***-****
Professional Summary
Experienced Senior Data Engineer and System Analyst with 20+ years in designing, building, and optimizing complex data systems across federal and international projects. Expert in SQL, .NET, Python, Azure, ETL pipelines, and system integration. Proven success in reducing data processing time, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data quality through innovative engineering solutions. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, leveraging modern data tools, and driving insights from high-volume datasets. A strong advocate for customer service excellence, consistently delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs while leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational performance and support organizational objectives.
Employment History
Sr. System Analyst / Westat
Jan 2002 — Sep 2024
The role of Sr. System Analyst at Westat, a commitment to advancing research services, has been paramount. This position involves the construction of complex systems and ensuring they meet the needs of various projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate system performance and implementing improvements based on feedback. The analyst role requires a thorough understanding of data engineering, data analysis, integration, and strategic planning to enhance efficiency and successful data collection.
●Led multiple successful system integration projects, enhancing data flow and processing efficiency.
●Developed innovative solutions to streamline workflow processes, resulting in a reduction in project timelines by 30%.
●Conducted comprehensive analyses of system performance, leading to actionable insights that improved overall functionality.
●Coordinated with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver tailored solutions that exceeded expectations.
●Designed and implemented robust ETL pipelines and data integration solutions across multiple federal and research projects.
●Reduced data processing time by more than 40% through performance tuning and workflow automation.
●Led system integrations that improved data accessibility and processing efficiency organizational-wide.
●Conducted system performance evaluations and implemented architecture changes based on analytics and KPIs.
●Headed software and hardware evaluation initiatives, ensuring optimized tools for engineering and analysis teams.
●Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable, secure data solutions.
●Key technologies used: .NET, C#, SQL, Python, AZURE, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, CSS, Oracle, C#, JSON, XML, Visual, Basic 6, VBA, BAT, Win Batch, SAS, Blaise, PowerShell, BitLocker, Speech Reader, GIT, GITHUB, SQL Server 2012 - 22, Microsoft Office, JIRA, TFS, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe, Issue view, SSIS, ETL.
Education
North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro
BS - Computer Science
Jan 1998 — Dec 2001
Courses & Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft
Data Visualization Fundamentals, Microsoft
Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB, Microsoft
Microsoft Azure SQL, Microsoft
Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft
Python for Data Science, AI & Development, IBM
Git and GitHub Essentials, Coursera
Technical Skills
Programming & Scripting: SQL, C#, Python, JavaScript, VBScript, PowerShell, VBA, BAT, Visual Basic 6, ASP
Cloud & Big Data: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI, Spark, AWS
ETL & Data Tools: SSIS, ETL Pipelines, JSON, XML, Oracle, SQL Server (2012-2022), Word, Excel, Access
DevOps & Source Control: Git, GitHub, TFS, JIRA, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Data Modeling, Testing (UAT, Integration), Risk Analysis
Security & Governance: Data Security, BitLocker, Cryptology, Windows Security Templates
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