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Daniel Cardenas

@danielcardenas1

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Systems engineer specializing in AI-driven data engineering and analytics.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles where I can design and optimize scalable data platforms, apply AI-driven solutions, and build automated ETL workflows while contributing to data governance and actionable analytics in collaborative teams.

I am a systems engineer focused on artificial intelligence and data engineering, with hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable data platforms using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, PySpark, and SQL.

I have built Data Vault 2.0 models, automated ETL pipelines, migrated analytical architectures (including MySQL to Databricks), and optimized processing using Python libraries such as NumPy, pandas, Polars, PyArrow and PySpark to improve scalability and performance.

I create actionable Power BI dashboards and internal applications to support decision-making and regulatory needs, and I am motivated by solving complex data challenges while improving governance, automation, and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Information Engineer

Universidad De Los Andes

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)

Designed and implemented Data Vault 2.0 models, automated ETL in Azure Data Factory, and performed distributed processing in Databricks using PySpark and Unity Catalog to strengthen governance and modernize analytics.

Azure Data Factory Databricks Pyspark Unity Catalog ETL Data Governance

Total Report Developer

Tótal Report

May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)

Developed .NET functions and SQL tables/parameters, migrated functions and stored procedures to Python to improve processing times and support larger data volumes. Optimized data pipelines using NumPy, pandas, Polars, PySpark, PyArrow and Parquet.

Python NumPy Pandas Polars Pyspark SQL Parquet .NET ETL

Systems Engineer

Banco Popular Colombia

May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)

Managed services and technical support for key banking products, administered Oracle databases and ETL processes, and automated report generation to improve operational efficiency. Designed Power BI dashboards and internal apps to monitor metrics and comply with regulatory formats.

Oracle ETL Power BI SQL Python Automation Reporting

System Engineer

Secretaria de Educación Distrital

May 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Developed macros and Power BI dashboards connected to Oracle for monitoring and decision-making, automated monthly updates and produced reports to support the Undersecretary of Education. Implemented .NET applications for bulk data updates and improved workflow efficiency.

Power BI Oracle .NET ETL Dashboards Data Automation Reporting SQL

Software Developer

Sistran Informática

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)

Handled application development, on-site support, API and SOAP service development in .NET, database management and ETL processes, and authored procedure manuals and technical training materials.