Data SolutionsArchitect

Transforming enterprise data landscapes with 20+ years of experience in cloud architecture, AI integration, and scalable data solutions.

20+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
15+
Enterprise Clients
100+
TB Data Processed

Skills & Technologies

Expertise spanning cloud platforms, data engineering, and emerging AI technologies

Cloud Platforms

AWS95%
Microsoft Azure90%
Snowflake95%

Languages

Python/PySpark90%
SQL/T-SQL95%
C#80%
PostgreSQL85%

Data Tools

AWS Glue90%
Databricks85%
Power BI85%
SSIS90%

Databases

AWS Redshift90%
SQL Server95%
Oracle85%
MySQL80%

Featured Projects

Transformative data architecture solutions that drive business innovation and growth

DIRECTV Data Mesh Platform

2022-2024

Led architecture and implementation of DIRECTV's comprehensive Data Mesh platform on AWS Snowflake, leveraging Databricks, Amazon S3, Apache Parquet and Kafka Connect.

Impact

Reduced data processing time by 60% and improved data accessibility across 15+ business domains

AWS SnowflakeDatabricksApache ParquetKafka ConnectPythonPySpark

Key Achievements

Designed domain-oriented self-serve Data Mesh solutions

Collaborated with Business and System Domain teams

Created comprehensive Data Architecture documentation

Wyre Enterprise Data Lakehouse

2021-2022

Architected and designed enterprise Data Lakehouse solution utilizing AWS Redshift, AWS Glue, PySpark, Amazon S3, leading the strategic implementation and ensuring seamless integration with optimal performance across all data processing layers.

Impact

Processed 10TB+ of daily transaction data with 99.9% uptime and sub-second query performance

AWS RedshiftAWS GluePySparkAmazon S3PythonLooker

Key Achievements

Designed and executed scalable ELT processes for high-volume cryptocurrency transactional data

Architected Feature Stores infrastructure for Machine Learning model deployment

Led development of comprehensive Business Intelligence solution using Looker

DCPS Enterprise Data Warehouse

2018-2021

Led strategic development of data warehouse solutions, overseeing architecture design, optimization, and maintenance using Azure SQL Database and Synapse Analytics.

Impact

Improved reporting efficiency by 75% serving 45,000+ students across 110+ schools

T-SQLAzure SQL DatabaseSQL ServerAzure SynapsePower BI

Key Achievements

Architected and implemented Ed-Fi Operational Data Store (ODS) from ground up

Architected, designed, and implemented comprehensive DCPS Enterprise Data Warehouse

Led architectural redesign of legacy reporting platform for enhanced performance

Sinclair Broadcast Group Data Warehouse

2014-2017

Architected, designed, and implemented a comprehensive enterprise data warehouse from scratch in an on-premises environment for one of America's largest television broadcasting companies. Led the strategic migration initiative, working alongside a dedicated team of contractors, to successfully transition the on-premises data warehouse to Azure Data Warehouse (Azure Synapse Analytics) cloud environment.

Impact

Streamlined data operations across 190+ television stations, improving reporting accuracy by 85% and reducing data processing time by 50%

SQL ServerSSIST-SQLPower BICrystal ReportsOracle

Key Achievements

Architected and built enterprise data warehouse infrastructure from ground up

Led cloud migration project from on-premises to Azure Synapse Analytics

Developed and maintained complex ETL processes for advertising and programming data

Created executive dashboards and comprehensive reporting solutions

Managed data integration from diverse broadcast systems across multiple markets

Professional Journey

Two decades of data architecture excellence across diverse industries

Data Warehouse Architect

DCPS

2024-Present

Contractor

Data Solution Architect

DirecTV

2022-2024

Consultant

Cloud Data Architect

Wyre Inc.

2021-2022

Full-time

Lead Data Warehouse Architect

DCPS

2018-2021

Consultant

Data Warehouse Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group

2014-2017

Full-time

Senior Database Developer

Sinclair Broadcast Group

2012-2014

Full-time

Continuous Learning

Staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and AI innovations

Current AI Learning Path

Cloud Architecture Mentorship (Go Cloud Careers)

Coached by Mike Gibbs - Advanced cloud architecture strategies and best practices

Generative AI Mastermind

2-Day live cohort with Outskill - Completed

AI Accelerator Program

Currently enrolled - Becoming an AI Generalist

Future Goal

AI Solutions Architect specialization

Professional Certifications

AWS Certified

Architecting Solutions on AWS

Microsoft Azure

Data Warehouse in Azure Cloud

Apache PySpark

LinkedIn Learning Certification

Education

Master of Science

Management Information Systems

University of Quebec, Montreal

2003-2006

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

INUQUA, Port-au-Prince

1995-1999

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss your next data architecture project or AI initiative? Let's transform your data landscape together.

Location

Columbia, MD
On-Premises Data Center
Secure Pipeline
Cloud Data Lake
Enterprise Analytics

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