KATLYN NGUYEN
Stanton
Summary
Dynamic Principal Database Engineer at Northrop Grumman with expertise in SQL and Tableau, delivering impactful data solutions that saved over 300 hours of labor. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency through innovative web applications and data visualizations. Committed to leveraging technology for strategic decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER
Northrop Grumman
EL SEGUNDO
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and engineered the entire data pipeline and suite of Tableau dashboards, enabling the Facilities Team to gain actionable insights into campus-wide employee badging data, resulting in over 300 hours of saved labor.
- Built a Django web application for the Operations team to centralize lease management, budget tracking, and space utilization; implemented a real-time Tableau write-back integration to drive faster, data-informed decisions across divisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, data-driven solutions—including visualizations, ETL pipelines, machine learning models, and web applications—that supported strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
Data Management Analyst 1-3
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Designed apps and automation workflows using the SharePoint Power Platform for the James Webb Space Telescope program, streamlining processes and saving over 200 man-hours.
- Developed and implemented data infrastructure and custom SharePoint apps for multiple clients across the sector, replacing costly third-party tools, achieving savings of several thousand dollars.
Associate Consultant
Celerity Consulting
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Spearheaded and documented a new procedure on how to process and analyze documents in order to create a more efficient and streamlined process for data gathering.
- Researched, reviewed, analyzed, and validated databases and business documents to capture key data for various projects.
- Supported clients with information management solutions, and information governance support.
Quality Engineer Intern
Par Pharmaceuticals
Irvine
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Compiled, verified, and created databases for over 15 commercialized and non-commercialized products.
- Used JMP, a statistical analysis software, to determine whether the degradation of individual products met FDA standards for the products’ shelf-life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01-2016
Skills
- Programming: SQL, Python, R, and SAS
- Visualizations: Tableau and Power BI
- ETL: Alteryx, SSIS, and Snowflake
- Web Dev: Django, Javascript, CSS, and HTML
- Microsoft Power Platform: Power Automate, Power Apps
Timeline
PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER
Northrop Grumman
01.2023 - Current
Data Management Analyst 1-3
Northrop Grumman
04.2017 - 12.2022
Associate Consultant
Celerity Consulting
07.2016 - 04.2017
Quality Engineer Intern
Par Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of California, Los Angeles
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