Sean Cooperman
@seancooperman
Accomplished Data Engineering Executive driving innovation and data strategy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Data Engineering Executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, data strategy, and data warehousing. My career has been marked by a strong focus on driving innovation and ensuring data quality across various sectors, particularly in financial technology and identity solutions. I have successfully led teams to leverage data for informed decision-making, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have implemented best practices in database management and cloud computing, optimizing resources and improving performance. My leadership has fostered collaboration across departments, enabling organizations to align their technology and operational goals effectively. I am passionate about mentoring teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that data is not just stored but actively utilized to meet business needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Data Engineering
Sightline Payments
Jun 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
As Director of Data Engineering, I drove innovation and ensured data quality while fostering collaboration across teams. I managed cloud and on-premises database systems, implemented cost-saving measures, and defined strategic data roadmaps, significantly enhancing productivity and performance.
Database Team Lead
IDEMIA Identity & Security
Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Led the database team in defining best practices for disaster recovery and data strategy while supporting identity verification solutions. Improved database performance and compliance with industry standards, resulting in significant cost savings.
Lead Database Engineer/Architect
Magic Leap
Apr 2018 - Jan 2019 (9 months)
Led a team to support Magic Leap's virtual reality platform by maintaining database performance and data quality. Developed high-performance ETL processes for cloud data warehousing.
Lead Database Engineer/Admin
Salesforce (E-commerce Cloud)
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)
Managed global database teams for a multilingual e-commerce platform, handling large-scale data transactions. Ensured data integrity and performance across multiple regions.
Lead Database Engineer and Architect
BankRate Inc.
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Played a key role in data modeling and architecture, implementing Snowflake Cloud Computing for the first time in the company. Enhanced data integration and reporting processes.
Senior Database Administrator and Developer
GenSpring Family Offices
Mar 2011 - Aug 2016 (5 years 5 months)
Designed and maintained company databases and BI systems, significantly increasing transactional database performance and saving costs.
Senior Database Administrator Contractor
Office Depot Corporate
Mar 2010 - Jan 2011 (10 months)
Managed over nine hundred database servers across multiple continents, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.
DBA/BI Contractor
Snackable Media
Mar 2009 - Jan 2010 (10 months)
Key member of the team for data warehouse and BI needs, developing ingestion processes for SQL Server data warehouses.
Senior Technology Engineer
JM Solutions
Mar 2006 - Nov 2006 (8 months)
Created Business Objects Enterprise solutions and enhanced program efficiency, contributing to significant operational improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Daytona Beach State College
Associates of Science, Computer Science
Completed an Associates of Science in Computer Science, achieving recognition on the Deans and Presidents lists for academic excellence.
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Location
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