Data Engineer

David J Olson

Winter Park, FL *****

312-***-**** - ***********@**.***

Professional Summary

Data platform and analytics specialist with 15+ years of experience building data pipelines and delivering high-quality, decision-ready datasets. Known for working across technical and business teams to deliver reliable solutions in complex environments. Strong focus on data quality, governance, and transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Technical Skills

Data & Analytics: Data architecture, data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, SQL, analytics platforms

Cloud Platforms: Azure/AWS/GCP, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Gen2, Databricks, Lakehouse architectures

Data Management: Data governance, data quality, metadata management, compliance-driven solutions

Programming: SQL scripting, Python scripting, automation, performance optimization

Delivery & Leadership: Technical leadership, cross-functional teams, client-facing delivery

Work History

03/2024 to Present

Data Engineering Consultant – Remote

Provide data integration, automation, and analytics solutions supporting modernization initiatives for commercial and public-sector clients.

Designed and implemented automated data ingestion pipelines for structured and unstructured data, reducing manual processing and improving data availability for business reporting.

Built curated analytical datasets that enabled business stakeholders to perform trend analysis and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Developed standardized data normalization and ETL workflows to improve data consistency across vendors and source systems.

Leveraged modern analytics and automation tooling to accelerate solution delivery and improve data quality.

11/2009 to 02/2024

Enterprise Data Architect

Prolifics – Orlando, FL

Led enterprise data architecture, integration, and analytics initiatives for commercial and government clients, supporting modernization, compliance, and large-scale reporting platforms.

Designed cloud and on-prem data architectures supporting analytics, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Led ETL/ELT modernization initiatives and data platform migrations.

Led discussions with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, design data solutions, and align technical delivery with business objectives.

Provided technical leadership across multi-project, cross-functional teams.

Ensured data governance, quality, and compliance across solutions.

Selected Engagements

Christensen Farms – Led migration to Azure Data Lake Gen2 and Databricks Lakehouse; reduced storage costs by 50% and processing costs by 30%.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Modernized legacy data matching workflows; reduced processing time by 70% through architectural redesign.

JB Hunt Transport Services – Designed privacy-compliant data discovery solution supporting rapid CCPA response.

First Caribbean International Bank – Led multi-year data integration and quality initiatives supporting regulatory compliance and enterprise reporting.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee – Led large-scale data platform migration supporting healthcare analytics and reporting, improving performance and scalability.

Universal Orlando – Designed and enhanced enterprise customer and marketing data platforms, enabling improved customer analytics and third-party data integration.

2006 to 2009

Developer, Data Warehouse

Hilton Grand Vacations – Orlando, FL

Early-career role focused on the design and implementation of an enterprise data warehouse supporting customer, transactional, and reporting systems.

Served as lead in-house developer for the design and buildout of a new enterprise data warehouse, supporting analytics and reporting across the organization.

Designed data models, source-to-target mappings, and ETL workflows to integrate multiple operational data sources into a centralized warehouse.

Collaborated with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, define data structures, and deliver reliable reporting datasets.

Clients Include

First Caribbean International Bank

Axa Financial

Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corp

Volvo Financial Services

St. Jude Medical

JB Hunt Transport Services

Christensen Farms

United States Department of Agriculture

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

MGM Resorts International

Hilton Grand Vacations

Universal Orlando

Vistana Signature Experiences

Fossil Group

McCain Foods

Videotron

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration - Finance

Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI

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