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Chris Shepherd

Summary

Astute engineer with data-driven and technology-focused approach. Communicates clearly with stakeholders and builds consensus around well-founded models. Talented in writing applications and reformulating models. Responsive expert experienced in monitoring database performance, troubleshooting issues and optimizing database environment. Possesses strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and deep understanding of database technologies and systems. Equally confident working independently and collaboratively as needed and utilizing excellent communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Data Engineer

NAVEX Global
04.2012 - Current
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • Designed and implemented effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve data.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained data analytics protocols, standards, and documentation.
  • Analyzed complex data and identified anomalies, trends, and risks to provide useful insights to improve internal controls.
  • Contributed to internal activities for overall process improvements, efficiencies and innovation.
  • Explained data results and discussed how best to use data to support project objectives.
  • Designed and developed analytical data structures.
  • Generated detailed studies on potential third-party data handling solutions, verifying compliance with internal needs and stakeholder requirements.
  • Designed compliance frameworks for multi-site data warehousing efforts to verify conformity with state and federal data security guidelines.
  • Monitored incoming data analytics requests and distributed results to support strategies.
  • Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns in customer behaviors.
  • Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.


Product Engineer

Horizon Software International
06.2007 - 04.2012
  • Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
  • Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
  • Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
  • Launched customer-driven design review process to enhance customer experiences and efficiency.
  • Directed, guided and monitored support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
  • Directed, mentored and monitored support engineers and personnel for improved deployment and operations.
  • Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia

ITT Technical Institute
Duluth, GA
04.2007

Skills

  • Developed Data Model and Data Mart for NAVEX
  • AWS Cloud, DBT, FiveTran, Salesforce and Snowflake
  • Programming Languages: C#, Python, SQL
  • Databases & Tools: SQL Server 2005, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift
  • Modeling Tools: Erwin Data Modeler, Visio, and Power Designer
  • Data Modelling Skill: Requirement Gathering, Profiling, and Analysis for LDM, PDM for OLTP and OLAP systems, Maintenance of ERWin models, using Forward/Reverse Engineering and Complete Compare utilities
  • TECHINCAL EXPERTISE
  • Reporting Tools : Infor Birst, PowerBI and Tableau
  • ETL Tools : SSIS
  • Storage Virtualization
  • RDBMS
  • SQL and Databases
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Data Analysis
  • Risk Analysis
  • Technology Leadership Work Streams
  • Large Dataset Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Aggregation Processes
  • Data Operations
  • Performance Data Synthesis
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Software
  • Data Governance
  • Data Science Research Methods
  • Data Repositories
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

  • Big Data on AWS
  • Planning and designing databases on AWS
  • Snowflake SnoPro Data engineer

Work Availability

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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Lead Data Engineer

NAVEX Global
04.2012 - Current

Product Engineer

Horizon Software International
06.2007 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia

ITT Technical Institute

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