Enterprise architect and technical leader with 30+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native solutions. Specializes in Azure-based data platforms, distributed systems, and ETL architectures. Proven track record leading engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions across fintech, energy, retail, and healthcare sectors.
Azure (SQL, Data Factory, Functions, Databricks), Lakehouse architecture, Unity Catalog, Power BI
C#, F#, Python, Scala, WCF, .NET, SOA architecture, REST APIs
ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, business intelligence, real-time data ingestion
Solution architecture, team leadership, Agile/SDLC management, technical strategy
Architected and implemented enterprise Lakehouse platform supporting multi-petabyte data operations. Designed Python-based extensible framework for rapid data ingestion using JSON specifications, enabling configuration-driven workflows targeting Databricks Unity Catalog and Microsoft Fabric. Solution scaled to support global operations across Chevron's data ecosystem.
Led team of 4 engineers designing Azure-based decision support platform serving 2,000+ users across global retail operations. Implemented large-scale data ingestion from on-premises to Azure SQL DB, orchestrated using Durable Functions and Data Factory. Created Power BI dashboards for operational telemetry and data governance. Designed REST API infrastructure with Azure API Management and Traffic Manager.
Designed membership management and workflow system for 25,000-member union. Architected solution using Microsoft Dynamics CRM with custom C# extensions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Functions. Implemented F# ETL pipeline for legacy data migration to new platform.
Architected SOA solution for financial optimization algorithms using IDesign methodology. Established sustainable engineering practices and development standards for financial modeling platform.
Architected retail forecasting, inventory management, and merchandising planning systems. Delivered solutions that reduced operational costs and improved resource utilization through data warehouse ETL frameworks and business intelligence platforms.
Led development teams for enterprise clients including Microsoft, AT&T, Shazam, and WSJ. Delivered trading clearance systems, WPF/Silverlight applications, and keynote demo for PDC 2008. Presented at Bay .NET User Group, South Bay Code Camp, SDWest, and TechEd conferences.
Supervised 12 developers and 5 architects delivering electronic journal management systems. Participated in NISO standards body for digital usage reporting standards. Led development of internal tools and collaboration platforms.