Ruben Edouard Jr
MOUNT HOLLY,NJ
Summary
Senior Data Engineer and Database Architect with extensive experience supporting enterprise legal and financial systems across on-premises and cloud environments. Expertise in SQL Server architecture, ETL pipelines, Azure cloud services, and high-availability systems supporting platforms such as Aderant Expert, Elite 3E, iManage, InterAction, and IntApp Time. Experienced in building scalable data workflows, optimizing database performance, and supporting mission-critical systems used by global legal operations. Known for delivering reliable data platforms, improving system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Applications & Data Engineer
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Architect and optimize SQL Server environments supporting enterprise legal and financial platforms.
- Support mission-critical systems including Aderant Expert, iManage, InterAction, and IntApp Time.
- Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, data models, and warehouse processes supporting reporting and operational workflows.
- Optimize database performance using indexing strategies, execution plans, and query tuning.
- Produce architecture documentation, workflow diagrams, and technical knowledge articles.
- Collaborate with SMEs and system owners to deliver stable and scalable data integrations.
- Train staff on SQL best practices and data environment management.
Sr. SQL Database Engineer / Financial Systems Engineer
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Supported enterprise systems including SQL Server, Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, IntApp Time, and Workday integrations.
- Designed and implemented SSIS pipelines, stored procedures, and API-based integrations across financial systems.
- Performed database performance tuning using SQL Profiler, execution plans, and indexing strategies.
- Served as technical lead for financial system migrations, including Aderant Expert and Elite 3E data conversions.
- Provided escalation support for enterprise SQL Server environments and production systems.
- Developed technical documentation and workflow specifications supporting IT and finance teams.
Database Administrator
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Administered SQL databases supporting iManage, InterAction, WebSphere, DB2, and cloud-integrated systems.
- Built ETL processes for internal and external SaaS vendors, ensuring accurate and timely data movement.
- Performed DR testing, backup/restore operations, upgrades, and environment provisioning.
- Created Visio diagrams, upgrade documentation, and DR runbooks.
Database Administrator
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
New York, NY
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Administered SQL Server databases supporting iManage, InterAction, WebSphere, and DB2 environments.
- Developed ETL processes supporting internal reporting and external SaaS integrations.
- Conducted disaster recovery testing, backup and restore operations, and system upgrades.
- Produced system documentation, architecture diagrams, and DR runbooks.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DEMBA - Management Information Systems
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05-2006
B.S. - Computer Science
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-1998
Skills
- SQL Server
- ETL/ELT
- Data Architecture
- Data Modeling
- Data Governance
- Data Integration
- Data Warehousing
- Azure Cloud
- Query Optimization
- Performance Tuning
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Workflow Automation
- SaaS Application Integration
- Aderant Expert
- Elite 3E
- IManage
- InterAction
- IntApp Time
- ADP
- Azure
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Senior Business Applications & Data Engineer
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
01.2020 - Current
Sr. SQL Database Engineer / Financial Systems Engineer
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
01.2009 - 01.2020
Database Administrator
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
01.2000 - 01.2008
Database Administrator
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
01.1998 - 01.2000
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Wilmington University
MBA - Management Information Systems
Long Island University
B.S. - Computer Science
New Jersey City University