David Spriggs
Puyallup,United States
Summary
Results-driven Data Engineer with extensive experience at Microsoft, specializing in data pipeline design and lakehouse architecture. Proven track record in enhancing data integration and quality assurance, while implementing innovative solutions like Change Data Capture. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data management and visualization for impactful decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Engineer Contractor
FreshRealm
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Built data pipelines in Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory to ingest, transform, and load data into delta lake following the medallion architecture
- Modeled data into fact and dimensions using the Kimbal methodology for the Data Warehouse
- Developed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI for data visualization and self-service analytics
- Introduced the use of Azure OpenAI to assist in increasing data understanding
- Assisted in creating backlogged Data Pipelines
Data Engineer Consultant
Fortitude Systems
Virginia, United States
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded migrating on-premises data systems to Azure Cloud using Azure Databricks, ensuring a seamless transition
- Designed and implemented scalable, secure data lakehouse architecture for enhanced data management
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure SQL databases, ensuring data integrity and consistency
- Assisted in migrating on-prem database system to Azure Government Cloud utilizing Azure Databricks
- Implemented Change Data Capture Solution utilizing Azure Functions, Azure Event Hubs and Azure Databricks
Sr. Data Engineer
OmniData
Tacoma, United States
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and Implemented Data Pipelines for OmniData customers on the Azure Platform
- Conducted research and analytics utilizing various data points to clean, massage, and organize data
- Provided Azure Platform best practice guidelines for data storage and movement
- Migrated primary product from a SQL Server-based system to Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric using the Medallion Architecture
Data Engineer
Powur, PBC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and Implemented Data Pipelines for BI and Data Science Groups on Azure Platform
- Conducted research and analytics on various data points, cleaning and organizing data
- Reduced third-party application spend via Azure Synapse Analytics and introduced Data Lakehouse Architecture
- Implemented near real-time reporting system using Dask, Python, and Azure Synapse Analytics
Applied Data Scientist
QuoteWizard
Seattle, United States
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented data pipelines for the Data Science Group at QuoteWizard in Seattle, WA
- Provided Azure Platform best practice guidelines for data storage and movement to optimize efficiency
- Conducted research and analytics utilizing various data points, cleaning, massaging, and organizing data for analysis
- Introduced Azure Databricks to Data Science Team for ETL and Analysis functionality
Data Architect
Tacoma Public Utilities
, United States
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Designed and implemented data pipelines for the Data Science Group at Tacoma Public Utilities
- Conducted research and analytics using various data points, cleaning and organizing data for analysis
- Introduced Databricks as the primary data movement and Machine Learning platform, automating spreadsheet submittals via AWS Simple Email Service
Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft
Sammamish, United States
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided reliable technical solutions to complex integration problems for Microsoft customers
- Engaged in problem isolation, user mode debugging, and performance tuning for application stability
- Assisted in improving Premier Field Engineer processes at Microsoft
Education
Master's Degree - Data Analytics
WGU Washington
SeattleB.A. - Communications
Seattle University
Skills
- Information Security
- Data Pipeline Design
- Data lakehouse architecture
- Data integration
- Change data capture
- Data quality assurance
- Data visualization
- Data Structure Design
- Code-Based Infrastructure Management
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Personal Information
Title: Experienced Data Engineer & Scientist | Expert in Azure Platform & Databricks | Specialist in Data Analysis, Visualization & Machine Learning
Timeline
Data Engineer Contractor
FreshRealm
03.2025 - 04.2025
Data Engineer Consultant
Fortitude Systems
03.2024 - 12.2024
Sr. Data Engineer
OmniData
08.2022 - 01.2024
Data Engineer
Powur, PBC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Applied Data Scientist
QuoteWizard
12.2019 - 03.2022
Data Architect
Tacoma Public Utilities
05.2019 - 10.2019
Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft
06.2017 - 05.2019
Master's Degree - Data Analytics
WGU Washington
B.A. - Communications
Seattle University
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