Jacob Askey
Norman
Summary
Dynamic Data Engineer with proven expertise at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, specializing in ETL pipeline development and interactive dashboard creation using Python. Recognized for enhancing data processing efficiency and delivering impactful visualizations. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, driving successful project outcomes in environmental monitoring and infrastructure design.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Engineer
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Norman
02.2025 - Current
- Engineered ETL pipeline processing 20+ years of multi-source environmental monitoring data from 370+ sites across Oklahoma
- Designed and deployed interactive dashboard using Python (Dash/Plotly) for visualization of monitoring data
- Architecting data pipeline on GCP for automated Survey123 integration, enabling real-time processing of field monitoring data submissions
Career Break / Self-Development
Self
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Contributed to organic agriculture, bioconstruction, and permaculture projects across South America and New Zealand
- Completed courses in computer science, Python, SQL, and web development, then applied these skills through projects utilizing real-world datasets
- Progressed from beginner (A2) to advanced (B2) Spanish within 4 months through self-directed study
- Finished three 10-day Vipassana meditation courses, cultivating greater empathy and desire to serve
Water Resources Engineer
Halff Associates
Austin
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Served as lead design engineer for award-winning emergency infrastructure project recognized with state and national accolades
- Led technical communications for the $8 million emergency project, acting as primary liaison between contractors and stakeholders
- Conducted flood modeling for municipal drainage master plans, prioritizing capital improvement projects based on hydrological data
- Designed and implemented data collection systems for environmental monitoring, analyzing over 50 miles of creek walks for flood risk assessment
- Applied GIS and modeling software to analyze geospatial data, enhancing documentation of municipal storm water systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas
12-2019
Skills
- Programming: Python (Pandas, Plotly, Dash), SQL, HTML/CSS
- Data Engineering: ETL pipelines, database design, data cleaning & validation, cloud architecture (GCP), API integrations
- Data Analytics: Statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, interactive visualizations, dashboard development
- Environmental Engineering: Flood modeling, watershed management, technical reporting, infrastructure design
Certification
Texas Engineer in Training (EIT) 76197
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Data Engineer
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
02.2025 - Current
Career Break / Self-Development
Self
10.2022 - 02.2025
Water Resources Engineer
Halff Associates
07.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas
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