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Floyd Dukes

@floyddukes

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Experienced data architect specializing in cloud data solutions and analytics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my data architecture skills in innovative projects while fostering collaboration and growth.

I am a seasoned data architect with a strong background in designing and implementing cloud data solutions. My recent role at Hera Health involved collaborating with various teams to assess data needs and architecting a phased rollout of a data lake and warehouse. I have a proven track record of leading data architecture projects, particularly in cloud environments like AWS and Snowflake, ensuring that organizational priorities align with technical timelines.

Prior to my role at Hera Health, I served as a Senior Data Engineer at KPMG, where I developed custom analytics and predictive solutions across multiple sectors, including healthcare and finance. My expertise in SQL, R, and Python has allowed me to create efficient ETL processes and data pipelines, while also managing client relationships to ensure successful project delivery. My experience spans over a decade, during which I have consistently delivered high-quality data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Architect

Hera Health

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)

Collaborated with executive, clinical, and administrative teams to determine data collection, reporting, and analysis needs. Designed a phased data lake and warehouse rollout, prototyping and building the initial phase of the cloud data architecture in AWS and Snowflake. Assessed operational, legal, and budget concerns to lead vendor selection for cloud, reporting, and archive solutions.

Data Architecture AWS Snowflake Data Lake Data Warehouse Requirements Gathering Vendor Management Cloud Solutions

Senior Data Engineer

KPMG

Nov 2016 - Oct 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Led development of custom analytics, audit, and predictive solutions across healthcare, financial, and government sectors. Designed, built, and refactored data architectures on client’s cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and on-prem systems using SQL, R, and Python for ETL, data pipelines, and modeling. Defined internal estimates and requirements, delegating to subspecialists and partnering with clie

Data Engineering AWS GCP Azure SQL R Python ETL Data Pipelines Data Modeling Predictive Analytics Client Management

Data Engineer

Flatiron Health

May 2014 - May 2016 (2 years)

Managed simultaneous client engagements and implementations of a rapidly scaling SaaS analytics suite. Executed the complete implementation lifecycle of ETL, data pipelines, cleansing, modeling, testing, QA, analysis, and customization. Led data engineering efforts in new product development, design, prototyping, user testing, and productization.

Data Engineering ETL Data Pipelines Data Modeling Product Development QA Client Engagement User Testing

Senior Analytics Consultant

The Advisory Board Company

Mar 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 2 months)

Served as the designated data and analytics subject matter expert for a $300M+ multiproduct healthcare SaaS division client portfolio. Designed and built metrics, predictive models, and feature engineering to identify disease onset and progression, and created risk stratification and episodic analytics. Designed, developed, and sold a novel healthcare analytics product, and delivered strategy asse

Healthcare Analytics Predictive Analytics SaaS Data Analysis Sales Proposals Business Development

Informatics Lead

University of Pennsylvania Medical School

Nov 2008 - Mar 2012 (3 years 4 months)

Implemented statistical, supervised, and machine-learning techniques on large feature genetic datasets. Collaborated with physician subject matter experts to develop qualitative and quantitative analyses of models. Led a ten-member team of physician-scientists to publish as primary author in peer-reviewed journals and designed novel visualizations for experimental results.

Bioinformatics Statistical Analysis Machine Learning Data Visualization Team Leadership Quantitative Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics

Completed a Master of Bioinformatics program. Focused on applying computational techniques to biological data.

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Biochemistry

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Biochemistry. Gained foundational knowledge in chemical and physical principles of living organisms.