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Alexander Mak

@alexandermak

I build AWS and Databricks data platforms that turn complex operational data into trusted analytics and AI datasets.

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At American Express, I build AWS and Databricks analytics environments for authorization, fraud, and settlement data, creating trusted datasets for dashboards and AI experimentation without exposing protected production records.

I've developed reusable Python, SQL, and PySpark ingestion frameworks with validation, CDC, idempotent reruns, recovery procedures, and data-quality controls. My work improved typical risk-workload processing time by about 25% and reduced routine pipeline recovery effort by about 30%.

Across Fortress Information Security, Comcast, Discovery, and earlier software roles, I've delivered ETL pipelines, streaming consumers, SQL models, automation, and production support. I also mentor teams on data modeling and pragmatic Databricks design while applying Terraform, governance, and cloud-cost controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FS

Data Engineer

Fortress Information Security

Nov 2020 - Oct 2021 (11 months)

Developed PySpark batch ETL for security events and operational logs, implemented Kinesis consumers, and designed RDS schemas and SQL models. Automated recurring workflows with Airflow, reducing manual batch coordination by about 35%.

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Python Developer

Discovery Inc

Dec 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Built Python applications that parsed flat files and REST API payloads, optimized SQL queries and Snowflake loading patterns, and supported Hadoop workflows. Implemented automated testing and structured logging for data applications.

ME

Software Engineer

Minerva Engineering

Feb 2018 - Nov 2018 (9 months)

Developed Python components for SQL-backed workflows that validated incoming records, transformed business fields, and exposed results through REST APIs. Added unit and integration tests and deployed updates on Linux with shell scripts.

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Cloud Services QA Intern

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

Created test automation for functional, integration and regression coverage of cloud-service features, including REST responses and payload-schema validation. Performed negative and authorization tests with SQL verification and application-log analysis.

EL

Software Developer Intern

Envieta Systems LLC

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017 (3 months)

Developed Python scripts for parsing, transformation and repetitive CLI tasks, with input validation and version-controlled deployment support. Wrote SQL diagnostics and REST integration code, troubleshooting database records and adding unit tests and documentation.

AI

Computer Network Technician

Advantage Technical Resourcing, Inc.

Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Diagnosed TCP/IP, DNS, routing and switching issues across workstations and network devices using command-line utilities and monitoring tools. Installed and patched Windows and Linux systems, configured account permissions and documented hardware incidents.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Amazon Web Services logoAS

Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Cloud Development

AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification obtained in 2024.

The Johns Hopkins University logoTU

The Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science, Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University, completed in 2019.

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Towson University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Towson University, completed in 2017.

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OffSec

Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Wireless Security

Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification from OffSec.

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OffSec

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification from OffSec.

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Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Cloud Architecture

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification obtained in 2025.

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Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Fundamentals

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification obtained in 2019.

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CompTIA

CompTIA Network+, Networking

CompTIA Network+ certification from CompTIA.

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CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Security

CompTIA Security+ certification from CompTIA.

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