Daniel M.

Experience

• 

  ENTEBBE

  Jun 1999 - Jan 2001

  Analyst / Developer

  Development of the Telemedicine Software for LINCOS: Software to manage both typed and recorded (i.e. EKG) medical information from patients across low-resource areas of Latin America, to be remotely reviewed by associated M.D.s.Developed in Delphi (main application), ISAPI (custom web 'services') and ASP (web UI for medical review).The software was successfully deployed in Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic while I was part of the project.

• 

  Corporación de Supermercados Unidos

  Dec 2001 - Jul 2002

  Developer

  Application development in Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++POS and handheld inventory software development, application support (both remote and in-site).

• 

  Grupo Polymer de Costa Rica

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Exchange 2000, Internet Security and Acceleration, SQL Servers Administrator.Windows 2000 Network AdministratorJD Edwards OneWorld Servers Administrator.VPN Network between regional offices (Honduras and Panamá) developer and administrator.PKI plan developer.In charge of Costa Rica's IT support department (4 persons), as well as the technical lead of the other countries' IT departments. Application development in Visual Basic .net, VB 6.0, Visual C# .net, embedded Visual Basic for Pocket PC.; Developed ASP.NET Web applications to interact with the factory's equipment, as a basis of an inventory and production management system.ASPROVA (Production scheduling and management software

  • Infrastructure and Tech Support Manager

    Oct 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Developer

    Aug 2002 - Oct 2003
• 

  Corporación Supermercados Unidos

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Developer

  Application development in Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++, Visual C#. POS Software for PALI supermarkets and continuing support for handheld inventory toolsApplication development for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000. In charge of code review projects to improve performance of outsource applications' SQL code.

• 

  Trax Technologies L

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2008

  A.In charge of monitoring, tech support, and application support teams (25 persons total)Covered different areas of the company's IT, including, but not exclusively: Database administration, in-house application support, communication and file transfer support (FTP, SFTP, AS2, etc), IT and network support.Monitoring and Tech support teams covered a 24/7 global service for all of our regional offices.Helped develop my team member's skills for them to succeed as part of the company. Show less

  • IT Support Manager

    Dec 2005 - Oct 2008

  • Developer

    Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
• 

  Trax Technologies

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

  Corporate Database Administrator/SAN Architect

  In charge of designing, planning, and deploying Storage Area Network and MS SQL Server architectures for high-scaling, high-availability processing. Also in charge of the global Database Administration Team.In charge of DBA activities for over 1000 SQL Server 2005 databasesSet up, database creation, recoveryDevelopment of management tools for both SQL Server 2005 and Lefthand SAN servers.Designing, development, and testing of tools for automatically creating snapshots and mounting testing and development environments based on current production databases and code.Management of a team of DBA's across the world to maintain a 24/7 operation.Resource allocation planning, data center designing, and implementation of two new data centers to migrate our old data center. Show less

• 

  Arcus

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  DBA/Recruiter

  As part of the initial DBA team for a major US Company, helped set up the environment and feasibility of managing that account from an outsourced locationWorked with the DBA team in the US setting up SQL Servers Clusters, solving performance issues and evaluating performance toolsWorked as part of the recruiting team interviewing and selecting the rest of the DBA team.

• 

  Trax Technologies

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  DevOps Product Owner

  Manage and support global infrastructure.Work with other teams on defining priorities, objectives, and work queues for the corresponding SCRUM sprints.Spearhead several strategic initiatives, including Cloud Computing, Systems Upgrade, Continuous Integration, Development Best Practices.Established and implemented a build and deployment strategy for MS .net projects (1.1 to 4.5) using Open Source software (Jenkins and Puppet)

• 

  McKinsey & Company

  Jan 2016 - now

  Core ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Strategy: Central role in Data and GenAI, guiding analytical tech solutions and future strategies.Data Architecture and Pipelines: Develop and optimize architecture, pipelines, and workflows.Advanced Analytics and AI: Expertise in AI, machine learning, and data mining; build analytics engines and models.Data Governance and Security: Manage compliance with AI ethics, IP privacy, and regulatory standards.Collaboration and Mentorship: Lead technical collaborations and mentorship in data standards and AI strategies.Skills and ExpertiseTechnical Proficiency: Knowledge in machine learning, AI, statistics, data storage, governance, and ML Operations.Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and influence abilities.Leadership and ManagementResource Allocation and Talent Development: Manages resources and develops talent within subsidiaries.Centers of Excellence (COEs): Collaborates with COEs for advanced analytics and AI capabilities.Data Strategy and Governance: Leads data platform development, ensures consistency, and captures value from analytics and AI.Impact on Business OperationsTransforming Business Operations: Integrate strategy, goals, and technology to build trust in AI and transform operations.Data-Driven Products: Focus on tech enablement, analytics solutions, and integrated engineering capabilities. Show less Core ResponsibilitiesData Architecture and Pipelines: Design and optimize scalable data architectures and pipelines to meet complex data processing and analytics needs.Data Integration and Management: Lead data integration efforts, transforming disparate sources into high-quality data sets and implementing data governance and management best practices.Advanced Data Engineering: Build and maintain data warehouses, lakes, and marts using advanced engineering techniques; implement ETL processes, data modeling, and real-time data streaming solutions.Collaboration and Cross-Functional Engagement: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and ensure alignment on data strategy.Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and efficiency, addressing and resolving bottlenecks.Skills and ExpertiseTechnical Proficiency: Expert in tools and technologies like SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure); proficient in data modeling, ETL processes, and real-time processing.Problem-Solving and Innovation: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.Communication and Collaboration: Excellent at articulating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Leadership and ManagementProject Leadership: Lead data engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards; manages project resources and timelines.Mentorship and Development: Mentor junior engineers and fosters a culture of learning; provides guidance on best practices and career development.Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the Firm's data strategy by identifying opportunities for innovation and aligning initiatives with business goals to drive value and impact. Show less

  • Principal Engineer

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2022