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, MN05.2022
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
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