dave withers

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dave withers

@davewithers

Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of solutions architecture, business analytics, an

What I'm looking for

Looking for a role that leverages my expertise in data engineering, business analytics, and solutions architecture to drive growth and improve performance, with a focus on building new service offerings and finding white field opportunities.

As a seasoned professional with a strong background in data engineering, business analytics, and solutions architecture, I have a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions that drive growth and improve performance. With expertise in leading cross-functional teams and building managed services organizations, I excel at bridging the gap between business goals and technical solutions.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to translate business strategy into actionable data architectures, leveraging my skills in business analytics, data engineering, and machine learning. My experience in data processing, warehousing, and ETL has enabled me to improve performance and drive growth in various organizations.

I am a collaborative leader who builds and leads high-performing teams, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction. With a strong passion for building new service offerings and finding white field opportunities, I am always looking for ways to innovate and improve operational impact with minimal resource investment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PW

Current

Director, Data Services

Current

PWC

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Built a managed services organization focused on data analytics and technology solutions. Led cloud-scale development for Data Integration technology, streamlining enterprise data design and automation.

Data Integration MuleSoft AWS Kinesis Azure Data Factory SQL Python Databricks Jupyter Notebooks Data Management

SP

Sr Director, Analytics

Spireon

Sep 2013 - Feb 2023 (9 years 5 months)

Managed analytics solutions delivery, built real-time data replication from MongoDB to Snowflake, and directed BI development for actionable insights.

Analytics MongoDB Snowflake Apache Kafka SQL Python Data Governance Data Insights

PI

Vice President, Data Architecture

PIMCO

Mar 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Designed solutions architecture using Kafka, Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Oversaw modernization of data platforms and built an Apache Airflow development platform for data pipelines.

Kafka Python SQL Snowflake Apache Airflow AWS Data Governance ETL

MI

Program Manager, Data Warehouse

Microsoft

Jul 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 2 months)

Introduced Microsoft Business Intelligence solutions and drove the creation of SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse reference architectures.

Business Intelligence Data Warehouse SQL Server Hadoop Data Architecture ETL Project Management Data Integration

NE

Principal Consultant

Neudesic

Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 6 months)

Constructed integrated metadata environments and implemented data validation processes for client ETL solutions.

Metadata Management Data Quality ETL Solutions Data Validation Consulting Data Architecture

MI

Operations Program Manager, Analytics

Microsoft

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Organized rollout activities for Microsoft adCenter, ensuring business continuity and operational standards.

Project Management Operations Management Business Continuity ITIL Analytics

LB

Analytics Architect

Lehman Brothers

Jun 2007 - Jan 2008 (7 months)

Designed architecture for commercial mortgage management systems and gathered business requirements for data warehouse design.

Data Architecture Business Intelligence SQL Server Data Warehouse Requirements Gathering Analytics

PR

Analytics Technical Lead

Primedia/Automotive.com

Feb 2005 - Jun 2007 (2 years 4 months)

Oversaw production leads database and built predictive analytics models for lead-prospect quality.

Predictive Analytics Database Management Data Warehouse SQL Data Engineering Production

AC

Database Engineering Manager

Ameriquest Mortgage Company

Oct 2003 - Feb 2005 (1 year 4 months)

Directed SQL Database Upgrade/Project rollout for PeopleSoft and ensured compliance across operational sites.

Database Management SQL Peoplesoft Project Management Compliance ETL

IB

Senior Database Architect

IndyMac Bank

Feb 2003 - Oct 2003 (8 months)

Supervised production database availability and developed custom procedures for mortgage lending operations.

Database Architecture SQL Server ETL Mortgage Lending Performance Tuning Data Management

CO

Sr Analytics Technical Lead

ConsumerInfo.com

Jul 2002 - Feb 2003 (7 months)

Engineered enterprise data warehouse for production operations and built OLAP cubes for reporting.

Data Warehouse OLAP Reporting SQL Server Cognos Data Engineering

GI

Database Architect

go2 systems Inc.

Jan 2000 - Jul 2002 (2 years 6 months)

Designed and administered databases for web and wireless development efforts, leading a team of engineers.

Database Design Administration Web Development Team Leadership Data Management Wireless

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Tech stack

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Availability

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Location

United States

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