Riedwaan Alexander

Led the Data Platforms team, troubleshooting and resolving client issues, and was responsible for new projects, design, and implementation. Served as technical lead for both Analytics and Database engineering teams, managed Power BI infrastructure, and implemented Fabric capacities.

Stabilized the Control Compliance Suite SQL database and Power BI environment, designed the Databricks layers, and conducted proof of concepts on various data warehouse technologies. Redesigned and optimized the SQL data model and reporting capability using Power BI and Azure Databricks.

Architected, built, and deployed an improved cloud multi-region infrastructure for the production landscape. Performed developer DBA duties, code reviews, and designed and implemented a MongoDB database offering.

Provided data engineering and SQL Server technologies consulting, including BI data architecture, development tools, administration, and optimization of data environments for clients.

Assessed all data solutions at the company and designed a strategy to synergize on the data platform. Assessed the health of current databases and provided remedies for identified issues.

Documented current data architecture and proposed future architecture with a cloud roadmap. Stabilized the MSSQL production environment, implemented automated maintenance, and migrated a corrupted database from SQL 2008 to SQL 2014 with zero data loss.

Served as Lead BI consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Senior BI consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Senior BI Developer consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Data Platform Solutions Architect consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Data Platform Solutions Architect consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Data Specialist consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Data Engineer consultant on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Technical Data Lead for SQL and SharePoint.

Served as Lead SQL Data Developer and Systems Administrator.

Served as BI Data Solution Architect on an independent contractor basis.

Served as BI Architect on an independent contractor basis.

Served as Database Architect and Lead Database Developer.

Served as Lead Operations DBA Specialist on an independent contractor basis.

Completed Grade 12 at Muizenberg High School in 1993.

Pursued an International Higher Diploma in Computer Science, but did not complete the program.