About Me

Get to know the person behind the data solutions

👨‍💻 Professional Summary

I am a results-driven Full Stack Data Engineer with over 16 years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of leading cloud migrations, building high-performance data pipelines processing large-scale datasets, and delivering CI/CD automation that significantly reduced deployment times.

My expertise spans across AWS, dbt, Snowflake, and Power BI, with a demonstrated ability to transform business operations through data-driven insights and modern analytics platforms. I have successfully worked across multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and cybersecurity, always focusing on delivering scalable, reliable solutions that drive business value.

What sets me apart is my combination of deep technical expertise and business acumen, allowing me to bridge the gap between complex data engineering challenges and practical business solutions. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies in the data space.

🎓 Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics
Jacksonville State University
2002 – 2006

🏆 Notable Achievements

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Microsoft Power BI Champion
Selected for exclusive early access program (2016-2018) – Provided early feature feedback to Microsoft development team
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Published Research Contributor
Contributed statistical analysis for medical journal publication on Patient Safety and Operating Room Efficiency
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Performance Expert
Expert in resolving dashboard latency issues and optimizing enterprise semantic models for billion-row datasets
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Automation Pioneer
Proven track record in declarative data visualization and advanced troubleshooting across multiple platforms

📍 Personal Information

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Location
Huntsville, Alabama
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Current Role
Data Engineer at AllCloud
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Specialization
Cloud Data Engineering & BI
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Experience
16+ Years in Data & Analytics
“Data is not just numbers and statistics – it’s the foundation for informed decision-making and business transformation. My passion lies in turning complex data challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that drive real business value.”
– Wade Lauer