Brandon Dotson
Junior Data Engineer
Greenville,SC
Summary
Highly motivated and detailed-oriented candidate passionate about using data to improve business performance and customer experience. Skilled at leveraging data to develop actionable solutions to business challenges and utilizing data mining and data visualization to create meaningful insights. Excellent technical aptitude and knowledge of programming languages, data analytics and data visualization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Data Engineer Intern
Michelin
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Updated Spark cluster configurations in trigrams environment to use service principals authentication instead of credential passthrough, enhancing security and enabling developers to access production data during development.
- Developed Power BI best practices guideline to standardize dashboard creation, ensuring consistency and quality in customer and internal reports.
Metrology Technician
Alltrista Plastics LLC
1 2022 - 9 2023
- Perform calibration and verification of measurement instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Assisted in training new technicians, resulting in increased team competency and productivity.
- Develop or oversee development of software applications for metrology equipment, ensuring compatibility with measurement systems
- Enhanced calibration accuracy by conducting routine maintenance and adjustments on metrology equipment.
- Optimized tooling performance through precise calibration services that maintained dimensional accuracy across all production equipment components.
Seasonal Technical Consultant
Target
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines effectively under pressure through meticulous organization skills and time management.
- Assisted sales teams in closing deals by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, and addressing customer concerns during sales process.
- Reduced downtime and improved productivity by providing timely technical support to clients, addressing their concerns and solving problems quickly.
Banking Specialist | Team Ambassador
TD Bank
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with IT department to address technical concerns, ensuring seamless online banking operations.
- Organized professional development opportunities, helping team members expand their skills and knowledge base.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering timely and accurate assistance in online banking inquiries.
Support Coach | Customer Pro Advocate
Verizon
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and ability to handle complex cases independently over time.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team, resulting in consistently high-performance metrics.
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Oversaw and managed complex logistics operations on a U.S
- Navy aircraft carrier, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of supplies, equipment, and materials critical to mission readiness
- Maintained a Top-Secret security clearance, demonstrating a high level of trust and responsibility in handling sensitive information related to national security and military operations
- Developed and executed logistics plans to support aircraft carrier operations, coordinating with diverse teams to ensure the availability of resources and equipment, contributing to the success of critical missions and exercises
- Responded promptly to logistics requirements during emergency situations or mission-critical scenarios, ensuring the timely delivery of essential supplies to support the mission
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Specialization
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 02.2024 - Current
No Degree - Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester
Divergence Academy
Addison, TX 10.2023 - 12.2024
Skills
Technical Support
Data Modeling
Teamwork and Collaboration
ETL processes
Python Programming
Penetration Testing
Data Analysis
Problem-Solving
Metrology Software
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Projects
- Conducted penetration testing on systems and networks, including creating and upgrading a reverse shell. Identified and exploited vulnerable systems, performing pivoting and privilege escalation techniques
- Expertly crafted comprehensive penetration test reports, detailing vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and recommended remediation strategies
- Developed comprehensive guidelines for creating Power BI dashboards and updated Spark configuration clusters' JSON coding to enhance security across all trigrams
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Data Engineer Intern
Michelin
05.2024 - 08.2024
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
05-2024
CompTIA A+
04-2024
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Specialization
Western Governors University
02.2024 - Current
Certificate of Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester Program
12-2023
No Degree - Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester
Divergence Academy
10.2023 - 12.2024
CompTIA Security+
10-2023
O-Inspect Optics w/Curve
05-2023
Technical Support Fundamentals
10-2022
Calypso Basic Training
10-2022
Seasonal Technical Consultant
Target
10.2021 - 01.2022
Banking Specialist | Team Ambassador
TD Bank
11.2019 - 11.2020
Support Coach | Customer Pro Advocate
Verizon
02.2018 - 05.2019
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
08.2012 - 02.2014
Metrology Technician
Alltrista Plastics LLC
1 2022 - 9 2023