Modern Data Stack 2024
An overview of the current state of the modern data stack, including key tools, trends, and architectural patterns.
Read More →From Fortune 50 Data Engineering to Your Business
With over a decade of hands-on experience building data systems at scale, I've seen firsthand how the right data strategy can transform businesses. My journey from enterprise data engineering to consulting was driven by a simple belief: every business deserves access to enterprise-grade data solutions.
Facebook (Meta)
Data Engineer
Designed and built data pipelines for billions of users, managing service level agreements and ensuring data security at unprecedented scale. Collaborated with software engineering, data science, and product teams to generate business insights that shaped user experience.
BP
Data Engineer
Applied data engineering to industrial operations, using AI for pipeline corrosion monitoring and operating digital twins of critical assets. Helped digitize refineries and trading systems to support BP's net-zero transformation goals.
Comcast
Data Engineer
Built modern audit data platforms with strong emphasis on automation, governance, and observability using AWS-native tools. Implemented data quality checks, end-to-end pipeline monitoring, and security controls for regulatory compliance.
Why I Started Practical Data Work
After working with some of the world's most complex data systems, I realized that small and medium businesses face the same fundamental challenges as Fortune 500 companies—data silos, quality issues, compliance risks—but without access to the same level of expertise and resources.
My mission is to bridge that gap, bringing enterprise-grade data engineering practices to businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a startup looking to build your first data infrastructure or an established company ready to modernize your existing systems, I'm here to help you turn data chaos into competitive advantage.
🏢
Fortune 50 Experience
☁️
AWS Certified
📊
10+ Years Experience