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Phil N

@philn

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Data Engineer with expertise in Big Data and AI solutions.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a Data Engineer role that fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for growth.

I am a Data Engineering professional with a unique background in aeronautical engineering and over four years of experience in building resilient and scalable data solutions. My expertise lies in cloud computing and ETL processes, where I have successfully deployed a Generative AI application on AWS EKS and enhanced a credit card fraud detection model's accuracy through thorough investigation of over 284,000 transactions. My commitment to data-driven decision-making has led to significant performance gains in various projects, including a 9% improvement through streamlined DevOps practices.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions. My role as a Business Technical Consultant has allowed me to empower businesses to harness their data effectively, achieving a twofold increase in predictive accuracy for clients' strategies. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in building and optimizing data pipelines to support organizational missions and drive impactful results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Technical Consultant

Current

Independent

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provided tailored solutions to empower businesses in the iGaming industry, enhancing predictive accuracy through machine learning models and improving chatbot performance by over 30%. Successfully addressed technical compliance and security issues with a 100% success rate.

DevOps Machine Learning Predictive Analytics Project Management Communication Skills Cassandra AI ML AWS Lambda Bedrock Low Code

Data Engineer/Math Analyst

Gaming Labs International

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Managed big data projects exceeding 200 terabytes while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional statutes. Improved software testing performance by 9% and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Big Data Statistical Modeling Data Wrangling Compliance DevOps Project Management Python SQL AWS Confluence Jira R EC2 BASH Bash Shell Bash Scripting Maven Git GitHub Eclipse Java C

Business Data Analyst

SA Innovation Summit

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 (11 months)

Deployed embedded analytics and improved data governance using ETL tools. Enhanced reporting capabilities with near real-time Power BI dashboards, reducing data processing time by 30%.

ETL Tools Python SQL Power BI Data Governance Power Automate PowerShell Power BI Embedded AWS S3 AWS Serverless Project Management ETL Modeling Pipeline Development Data Engineering Data Modelling Dashboard Development

Aeronautical Engineer

Epsilon Engineering Services

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)

Led a project to improve aircraft undercarriage integrity, reducing costs by 20% through innovative materials. Enhanced manufacturing efficiency for UAVs targeting the UAE market.

Project Management Quality Control FEM Simulation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering

2015 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, focusing on the principles of aerodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and propulsion systems. Developed skills in engineering design and analysis, preparing for a career in data engineering and related fields.

Bisho High School

High School Diploma

2009 - 2013

Achieved a High School Diploma, completing a curriculum that included mathematics, science, and technology, laying the foundation for future studies in engineering.