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DRAKE BRYANT

Minneapolis

Summary

Responsive data engineer/cloud engineer 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

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Data Engineer

Optum Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Explored new technologies such as Hadoop or Spark to process large volumes of structured data effectively
  • Lead effort to implement Al usage in our Databricks and Azure to improve consumer experience and reduce inefficiency in production
  • Created and maintained an Azure environment containing hundreds of TiB of data
  • Headed cost saving efforts that led to a 50% reduction in cloud costs
  • Managed permissions, compute and workflows in multiple Azure Databricks workspaces
  • Communicated with business groups, getting details and filling requests
  • Utilized Infrastructure as code in order to create a uniform and reliable environment to store and display data

Operations Intern

Northrock Associates
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Increased operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions
  • Assisted in the development of new strategies for improving overall organizational performance
  • Enhanced communication between departments through regular meetings and collaborative projects
  • Conducted thorough analyses of business operations, identifying areas for improvement and optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Azure
  • Scala
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Databricks
  • Terraform
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Cloud Computing Platforms
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Academy Accreditation - Azure Databricks Platform Architect
  • Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals
  • Academy Accreditation - Platform Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Timeline

Associate Data Engineer

Optum Health
07.2022 - Current

Operations Intern

Northrock Associates
06.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
DRAKE BRYANT