Alexander Septon
Lehi,UT
Summary
Strategic and results-driven data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience driving innovation and leading cross-functional teams in high-impact roles across defense, tech, and global enterprises. Proven track record in architecting scalable data infrastructure, modernizing platforms, and aligning technical solutions with business and mission-critical objectives. Veteran technologist and team builder passionate about empowering data-driven transformation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Engineer Contractor
Purple
Lehi, UT
01.2024 - Current
- Advises executive leadership on system capabilities, cost optimization, and reporting transformation.
- Refactored the data warehouse to run faster, reduce cost, and improve data accuracy.
- Drove reporting latency reduction from daily to sub-hourly by modernizing infrastructure.
- Simplified legacy tools and established single source of truth across the business.
Data Engineer Manager
Lendio
Lehi, UT
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a team of 11+ (Data Engineers, Analysts, ML Specialists) supporting business intelligence and data science.
- Migrated platform from Domo to Tableau, consolidating 1000+ reports to 25 key dashboards.
- Developed scalable data freshness monitoring and error alerting framework.
- Created role-level database security and training programs to increase data literacy organization-wide.
Data Analytics Manager
Alscopiers
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Built a global data warehouse across 14 countries, transitioning from MSSQL/Excel to Snowflake/Tableau.
- Integrated diverse ERPs, CRMs, and HR systems via APIs and Python scripts.
- Enabled real-time global COVID business monitoring; saved $500K annually via cloud migration.
- Established a multinational team and a data governance committee to enforce standards.
Senior IT Auditor & Data Analyst
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Provo, UT
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Founded internal data analytics capabilities to shift audit practices from sample-based to full-population reviews.
- Built fraud detection models, mentored junior staff, and influenced Tableau adoption campus-wide.
- Specialized in risk assessment, audit automation, and control testing using Oracle and MSSQL.
Auditor
Alscopiers
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Conducted audits in U.S., Canada, Germany, and China; helped implement GRC systems.
- Identified opportunity to expand audits into IT controls, enabling deeper insights and risk mitigation.
SSgt - Cyber Systems Operations
USAF Air National Guard
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Maintained and secured Air Force databases, networks, and servers with 99% uptime.
- Trained as MSSQL DBA; led reporting automation using SSRS and SSIS.
- Was network and Security certified.
SGT – Cryptologic Analyst (Chinese)
US Army National Guard
Draper, UT
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Deployed to Iraq; oversaw intelligence analysis across the northern region.
- Used a variety of systems and methods to gather information and produce actionable reports.
- Collaborated with intelligence agencies to close data gaps, and deliver actionable insights.
Education
MBA -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT04-2011
Skills
- Data Strategy & Governance
- Cloud & On-Prem Data Architecture
- Data Warehousing & Integration
- Digital Engineering / MBSE
- DevOps & CI/CD for Data Pipelines
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Scalable Data Infrastructure (Snowflake, MSSQL, AWS)
- AI/ML & Analytics Enablement
- Security, Compliance, & Risk Management (GDPR, CCPA, NIST)
- Tools: Tableau, Looker, DBT, SSIS, Fivetran, Hevo, GitHub, JIRA
- Languages: Python, SQL, JavaScript, VBA
- Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, Glue, IoT), Azure (familiarity)
Languages
German
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Accomplishments
- Snowflake Startup Challenge Semifinalist – Co-founded Nix; top 10 out of 200+ global startups.
Nix is a vehicle data company founded on the idea of using modern technology to get the most out of vehicle data.
Certification
- CISA, Security+, CCNA, Tableau, Snowflake (all expired)
Timeline
Data Engineer Contractor
Purple
01.2024 - Current
Data Engineer Manager
Lendio
01.2022 - 12.2023
Data Analytics Manager
Alscopiers
01.2018 - 12.2021
Senior IT Auditor & Data Analyst
Brigham Young University-Idaho
01.2014 - 01.2018
Auditor
Alscopiers
01.2011 - 01.2014
SSgt - Cyber Systems Operations
USAF Air National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2013
SGT – Cryptologic Analyst (Chinese)
US Army National Guard
01.2001 - 01.2009
MBA -
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Utah
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