SUMMARY:

• Accomplished data professional with hands - on experience in data architecture, big data ecosystem, data analytics, NoSQL data stores, enterprise data management, master data management, data governance, metadata management, enterprise data warehouses, business intelligence, relational-database management systems, spatial database systems, software engineering and micro-services.
• Excellent problem solving skills and keen analytical abilities along with strong leadership qualities and written and oral communication skills.
• Highly proficient, articulate and adept Confidential business development. Widely networked with public and private sector senior executives and decision-makers.
• Proficient Confidential making presentations and communicating with peers including C-level executives and senior executive service.

EXPERTISE AREA:

Computational and Adaptive Thinker, Leadership and Delegation, Capacity Planning (Forecasting and Modeling), Change Management, Risk Management, Transition Management, Program Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Virtual Collaboration, Strategy Formulation, Tactical Implementation Plans, Networking and Relationship Building, Organizational Behavior and Structure, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Skills, Innovation and Data Analytics Research Management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Big data: Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive, Pig, Mahout, Flume, Sqoop, Ambari, Kafka, Zookeeper, Oozie, Hortonworks HDP, Cloudera CDH, Spark, NoSQL Data Stores (HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra, Accumulo and Neo4j), Semantic Web

Structured Data/RDBMS: Enterprise Data Warehousing, Oracle 11g/12c, Oracle Spatial, Teradata, Oracle Warehouse Builder, MySQL, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), Oracle EDQ, Oracle Datanomics, OBIEE, ETL/ELT, Informatica PowerCenter

Analytics: Algorithm Development, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, R, Python, RapidMiner, Weka, SAS, SPSS

Programming Languages: Java/JEE, XML, C, C++, Python, R, Scala, Perl, SQL and PL/SQL

Operating Environments: Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Microsoft Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora and RedHat)

Statistics and Probability: Natural Language Processing, Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Algorithms, Multivariate Statistics and Analysis, Probability Distribution, Decision Trees, Monte Carlo Simulation, Bayesian Networks, Finite Element Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Wash, DC

Director - Data Management

Responsibilities:

• Data Solutions Architecture, data requirements analysis, transformation of business processes into data models
• Data Wrangling, Data Governance and Metadata Management
• Prepared data artifacts including templates and Data Management Plan (DMP)
• Authored EDW proposals for the Defense Commissaries and the US Army
• Mentored junior data analysts/programmers

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

Chief Data Architect

Responsibilities:

• Provide Big Data solutions architecture to private and public organizations
• Conduct Big Data Ecosystem tools scenario-based capacity planning and predictive analytics of resource utilization to accommodate growth using BMC Capacity Optimizer.
• Use Cloudera Manager API to extract metrics and prepared visuals for presentation to clients
• Interface with C-level executives in the academics and private organizations to forge alliances
• Author grant proposals and provide marketing services
• Provide assistance in the preparation of big data educational course curriculum for domains such as life sciences and pharma, financial, research and development, cybersecurity and ecommerce
• Architect big data solutions using the Hadoop Ecosystem Tools
• Teach basic and advanced courses in the Big Data Ecosystem Tools, NoSQL Databases, Data Analytics Tools such as R and Python with applications in Data Mining and Predictive Analytics

Adjunct Faculty

Confidential, Wash, DC

Responsibilities:

• Surveyed and inventoried TFHRC’s data environments, applications, and analytic software
• Identified and documented all research use cases across the engineering, operations and safety divisions
• Evaluated current (as-is) research data environments of all the laboratories
• Evaluated emerging APIs for data sharing and data exchange with internal and external entities
• Conducted capacity planning of Big Data infrastructure resources, EMC storage systems, hardware and software to accommodate hundreds of researchers and their processing and analytical needs
• Collected, documented and managed current and future state requirements
• Identified known gaps in the current state architecture for existing research-based use cases
• Identified and documented research data and technology performance goals and metrics
• Used Informatica Metadata Manager and connectors for metadata management
• Formulated a data governance process for implementation for the three divisions
• Architected a Hadoop Cluster with Hive, HBase, Spark, NoSQL data stores including MongoDB and Cassandra. Configured the Cluster and workflow synchronization using Oozie, Zookeeper and Ambari. Performed predictive analytics using R
• Created data models for use with Cassandra. Bulk loaded safety data into Cassandra using ssTableLoader in ssTables
• Analyzed and documented impacts and risks associated with the implementation of disruptive technology
• Developed future state architecture for Research Applications/Systems and Data Programs
• Developed a Roadmap and High Level Plan of Implementation
• Conducted all other tasks required to support development of the CONOP, including authoring the Concept of Operations document

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

Big Data SME/Data Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architected FDAs Orange Book System. Conducted capacity planning for current and future needs to in corporate the massive amount of pharma drug related data
• Designed, developed, and guided implementation of end-to-end integrated software systems
• Authored and reviewed proposals in response to Federal RFIs, RFQs and RFPs
• Forged alliance with large and small business for partnering on Federal contracts to leverage resources
• Generated leads and networked with decision-makers in the public and private sectors
• Architected and engineered big data projects for the public sector
• Developed big data Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Federal Agencies
• Conducted data modeling for Cassandra. Loaded data using Sqoop connectors from MySQL into Cassandra ssTables
• Used R, Python, SAS and SPSS for statistical analysis and visualization
• Authored training material on big data technology stack
• Performed big data processing in the Cloud using Hadoop, MapReduce and NoSQL databases. Wrote MapReduce programs in Python and Pig Latin
• Authored white papers on big data, cybersecurity and geospatial informatics
• Modeled business and system processes based on use case scenarios, business requirements and data models
• Provided technical expertise to business analysts, data analysts, DBAs, and developers throughout the data life-cycle
• Applied best practices and standards including TOGAF, DAMA and OMG to create data architecture artifacts
• Developed Level 0, 1, and 2 Data Flow Diagrams and System Context Diagrams
• Developed conceptual, logical and physical data models based on business requirements
• Architected, designed and developed Master Data Management Systems and metadata repository implementation
• Mapped key data objects to business processes
• Created data security view, data component sourcing, application / data matrix, data entity to business process matrix, data dissemination diagrams and data topology mapping
• Conducted risk assessment and gap analysis of software and data systems
• Facilitated information management practice, architectural guidelines, framework and policies
• Established and maintained repeatable processes to ensure best practices in Systems Engineering
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence, data integration and data quality tools including Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite
• Authored system specifications document and technical design documents (both low- and high-level)
• Created an options analysis framework to assist with comparison of alternative solutions
• Developed an Activity Based Costing (ABC) model for enterprise data services

Confidential, McLean, VA

Chief Software Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architected data warehouses consisting of relational and spatial entities
• Created conceptual, logical and physical data models and developed algorithms to create data marts of spatial geometries
• Used ETL tools for extraction, transformation, loading and integration of data from disparate sources
• Resolved data consistency issues by constructing and executing complex SQL queries
• Developed applications to retrieve and analyze data using J2EE, custom-developed MAFTIGER APIs
• Conducted storage and processing capacity and performance planning to accommodate 100s of millions of structured data rows. Performed simulation of systems in a test environment
• Resolved anomalies and geometric distortions (zingers, zig-zags), and supported high volume transactions
• Collected and conducted analytics on performance metrics
• Implemented coupling, cohesion, concurrency, caching and data structures in application design
• Designed and developed the Population Count Review System website using ESRI and ASP.NET technologies
• Developed test plans and acceptance criteria based on technical specifications for public domain apps
• Maximized productivity and cut costs by automating business processes
• Performed Benchmarking studies by ingesting MAF/TIGER data from disparate sources in a Hadoop cluster
• Created algorithms for randomly generating millions of rows simulating the Master Address File in a cloud
• Used the SPSS Modeler to search for patterns and anomalies in the Spatial databases
• Provided expertise and assistance with design and development of GIS applications
• Earned Employee Service Award and recognition from senior management in services and value provided to the client

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Operations Manager/Data Architect

Responsibilities:

• Led a staff of 104 people Confidential . As a leader of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team, identified operational issues and devised plans to address them
• Assigned tasks to the team members on the various Confidential projects
• Mitigated risks associated with financial asset-related projects using capacity planning and generating performance metrics and by using best practices and improved processes
• Conducted progress analysis and monthly status meetings
• Provided application service management to the Confidential client
• Provided application development and enhancement services, configuration management, release management and resource management to Confidential
• Provided business development services including proposal writing, proposal management, gate reviews and strategic planning to account management
• Interacted and communicated with vendors regarding service offerings and teaming agreements
• Contributed to revenue growth through a SOA contract award of $3 Million per year from Confidential

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Supervised a staff of 14 data analysts and Oracle DBAs
• Enforced measures to improve staff performance, quality of service and products for clients
• Provided weekly status reports to the client and the corporate management
• Chaired weekly technical sessions and project meetings
• Created and maintained the Project Management Plan, Performance Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Knowledge Transfer Plan and Transition Management Plan for the Confidential EDW Project
• Used Earned Value Management System for project performance management
• Earned Confidential Modernized eFile (MeF) Award
• Served as the Confidential Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) on the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Transition Team Confidential the Confidential
• Authored and managed proposals for Confidential.
• Assisted and worked with the Pricing Department consultants for the determination and creation of pricing proposals

Confidential, Falls Church, VA

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Supervised a staff of 34 employees and contractors across multiple geographical locations and projects
• Accomplished human capital resource requirements by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and communicating job expectations
• Duties also included planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff contributions, and planning and reviewing compensation actions.
• Achieved operational goals on the contract by providing recommendations on strategic plans, preparing and completing action plans, implementing and improving quality, improving customer-service standards, problem resolution and implementing change by introducing disruptive technologies.
• Met financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Updated employee and personal skills and knowledge by participation in professional conferences, educational opportunities, online professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
• Managed software development life cycle (SDLC), while ensuring compliance with CMMI Level 3 and Confidential ELC methodologies
• Created an integrated project management plan and an integrated project schedule
• Generated $2M in additional revenues in first 3 months by offering technology enhancement services
• Acquired additional $0.5 million business from the Confidential client by delivering focused technology presentations
• Trained and mandated the staff to comply with the various levels of security compliances
• Acted as the primary customer interface for all contractual communications
• Delivered products on-time and within budget by managing scope control and change impact on tasks
• Conducted risk assessment to minimize application life cycle costs and managed issues on a daily-basis
• Participated in strategy sessions with senior management to set strategic goals
• Recognized for maintaining 100% staff retention during tenure

Confidential, Falls Church, Virginia

Program Manager/Database Architect

Responsibilities:

• Supervised 35 analysts, programmers, DBAs, testers, and subcontractors
• Architected, designed, developed and managed the National Address Data Warehouse
• Conducted capacity planning of RDBMS transactional production systems and data warehouses to save resources, avoid risks, prevent bottlenecks, improve production and performance
• Designed and developed data marts for three- and five-digit zip codes, counties and locatable addresses
• Standardized commercial and non-commercial addresses and created a matching algorithm
• Architected Geographic Information System (GIS) Interfaces and spatial topology
• Performed data analytics using data mining algorithms
• Improved project performance by implementing CMMI L3 processes. Collected, managed and analyzed key performance indicators.
• Created and managed project management plan, work breakdown structure and project schedule
• Managed project risks and issues by maintaining a problem log
• Conducted monthly reviews with the COTR (client representative)
• Prepared and managed budget and forecast projections

Confidential, Annapolis, Maryland

Chief Engineer/ Database Architect

Responsibilities:

• Introduced automated provisioning methodology and led a team of employees for the architecture, design, development, testing and implementation of the provisioning automation software tool, saving the company $3 million a year
• Used analytic querying and event simulation to conduct capacity and performance planning of infrastructure components in the data center
• Provisioned and remotely built Solaris, HP-UX, Windows NT, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PeopleSoft, Siebel, SANS, web and application servers
• Championed organizational and technology change by introducing the provisioning process in 3 data centers making server builds more efficient, consistent, faster and cheaper, and saving build times of each server by an average of 8 hours
• Served as the principal data architect. Architected data warehouses for clients including HP, Legg Mason, Perfumania, Hersheygifts and AllBooks4Less e-commerce sites
• Analyzed plans, policies, and new program initiatives to determine costs and profitability in data center operations
• Recommended business controls to C-level executives for strengthening and improving operations
• Provided expertise as enterprise-wide, cross-functional technical resource to the business units
• Recommended improvements to the enterprise infrastructure architecture for providing improved service to the hosted clients