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Andy Merrick

La Pine,OR

Summary

Accomplished Data Engineer with expertise in SQL, data pipeline, and ETL development. Proven track record in automating data quality assurance processes, resulting in improved data integrity and operational efficiency. Adept at delivering innovative data solutions that enhance business outcomes and drive strategic objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Engineer

SAIF
Salem, OR
01.2018 - Current
  • Worked as part of project teams to coordinate database development and determine project scopes and limitations.
  • Managed version control and deployment of data applications using Git, ADO, DBT, and many others.
  • Automated data quality checks and error handling processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of datasets.
  • Optimized existing queries to improve query performance by examining execution plans, managing effective indexes, and rewriting queries with more efficient predicates and clauses.
  • Streamlined data flow from diverse sources using ETL tools such as SSIS, Fivetran, dbt, and Airflow.
  • Designed, constructed, and maintained scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, cleaning, and processing using Python and SQL.
  • Designed and developed ETL processes to load enterprise data into the Data Warehouse, and the Data Lake.
  • Helped configure cloud-based data lake infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Databricks to enhance data storage and computation capabilities.
  • Collaborated with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to understand data needs and implement appropriate data models, structures, and efficient solutions.
  • Documented data architecture designs and changes, ensuring knowledge transfer and system maintainability.

Data Engineer

Salem Keizer School District
Salem, OR
05.2001 - 11.2017

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Data pipeline development
  • Data quality assurance
  • Performance tuning
  • Problem solving
  • ETL development
  • PL/SQL/TSQL/MYSQL Programming
  • Data security
  • SQL expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Data Engineer

SAIF
01.2018 - Current

Data Engineer

Salem Keizer School District
05.2001 - 11.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Portland State University
Andy Merrick