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With over 12 years of experience in software engineering and big data, I specialize in architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance data platforms and analytics solutions. I have a proven track record of leading end-to-end data migrations from on-premises systems to cloud platforms like Snowflake, Azure, and Amazon Redshift, modernizing data ecosystems and improving processing efficiency by up to 40%.
My expertise includes developing and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines, designing enterprise-grade data warehouse solutions, and bridging business and technical teams to accelerate adoption and maximize value. I'm recognized for consistently delivering solutions that accelerate business outcomes and reduce operational costs.
Currently serving as Sr. Solutions Architect, Migrations at Snowflake, I engage directly with customers to design and implement target architectures, develop comprehensive migration plans, and contribute to product development by identifying gaps in customer needs. I'm passionate about creating automated solutions and building internal enablement tools to accelerate future sales cycles and improve customer onboarding efficiency.
Experience
SnowflakeSept 2022 – Present
Sr. Solutions Architect, Migrations
- Design and implement target architectures for customers migrating their workloads to Snowflake.
- Analyze existing customer architectures to develop comprehensive migration plans.
- Repoint ETL tools such as Informatica and DataStage from source RDBMS to Snowflake.
- Partner with customers to craft tailored migration solutions and streamline data movement.
- Design scalable, efficient workloads optimized for cloud performance.
Infostrux Solutions IncOct 2021 – Aug 2022
Sr. Data Architect
- Designed and implemented enterprise-grade data warehouse solutions using Kimball and Inmon methodologies.
- Led the migration of Google Analytics 360 (GA360) data from GCP to Snowflake.
- Partnered with clients to define cloud data strategies and governance standards.
- Implemented CI/CD workflows for data delivery with Python, DBT, AWS Glue, and SageMaker.
Next Pathway IncFeb 2018 - Aug 2021
Lead Data Engineer
- Worked with customers end to end, from opportunity discovery and SHIFT product demos through architecture design, value articulation, and post-migration success.
- Ensured smooth transitions from on-premises systems to cloud environments.
- Led multiple teams building code analyzers and code translation from Teradata, Netezza, Hadoop, and Oracle.
- Targeted cloud platforms including Azure, Snowflake, Redshift, GCP BigQuery, and Yellowbrick.
Bank of Montreal (BMO)Nov 2016 - Feb 2018
ETL/Application Developer, Consultant
- Developed Microsoft SSIS packages integrating IBM Netezza, IBM IGC, REST APIs, and DB2 to automate complex business tasks.
- Contributed to an ETL framework that standardized package design and error handling across the department.
- Migrated data pipelines from Netezza to Hadoop, enabling integration with new big data systems.
G AdventuresFeb 2016 - Nov 2016
BI/ETL Developer, Consultant
- Built Business Intelligence and ETL solutions for migrating data from PostgreSQL to Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Environment: Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft SSIS, Scribe Workbench 7.9, PostgreSQL 9.0, Pervasive, Polaris database, PowerShell, SQL Server 2012, Subversion.
Bank of Montreal (BMO)July 2014 - Jan 2016
ETL Application Developer, Consultant
- Database and ETL developer on the Enterprise Data Warehouse (HUB-IDP) running on the IBM Netezza appliance.
- Delivered AML (Anti Money Laundering) data warehouse projects with extensive reporting on capital market feeds such as Global One, Calypso, and Wallstreet.
- Worked on regulatory projects including VOLCKER.
Education
McMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Biomedical
Sep 2009 - April 2014Graduated in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program with co-op. Dean's Honors list 2014