Ryan Garaygay

Experience

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  LWS Media

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2011

  Director for Engineering

  Responsible for allocating resources and designing architecture for .NET/SQL applications and complementing the VP for Technology in preparing resources for other non-.NET applications including interviews, preparing test environments, assignment of tasks and working with Project Managers on managing project schedules.

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  AgilOne

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2019

  * Led the design and delivery of data architecture solutions to support company-wide data governance, data integration, including the development of roadmaps for data modeling and database design in a multi-cloud environment AWS and Google Cloud* Set the strategic direction of development and maintenance of robust big data pipeline, ensuring efficient data flow and supporting the organization's data science initiatives.* Spearheaded the enhancement of AgilOne's AI and data science platform using Spark, Apache Airflow, YAML and Jupyter notebooks which resulted in more effective ML models which in some cases improved our customer's marketing effectiveness by over 100% and better data-driven campaigns.* Subject matter expert in the scalability and optimization of AgilOne's Spark and Hadoop- based big data infrastructure ETL, Data Lake, Data Warehouse, BI/Reporting/Analytics, contributing to the reliability and effectiveness of the overall data processing system.* Spearheaded the development and implementation of data security protocols, mitigating risks and fortifying the organization against potential cyber threats, ensuring compliance and meeting industry standards.* Attracted top-tier talent through strategic recruitment efforts, building a team with diverse skills and backgrounds to drive innovation and creativity.* Through implementation of agile project management methodologies and continuous improvement, achieved 20% improvement in software development delivery efficiency.* Projects included Web Product Recommendations, Power Alerts business outlier/insights, Metrics (reporting) , Pathways cohort/funnel analysis, Actions (campaign management) , a highly JSON configurable Data Replication Engine, and multiple connectors/3rd party integrations for data enrichment.* As Release Manager, facilitated cross-functional teamwork to ensure seamless major releases and post-release activities, resulting in minimal customer impact. Show less

  • Vice President of Engineering

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Director of Data Engineering and Machine Learning

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2019
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  Acquia

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2023

  VP of Engineering, Marketing Cloud

  • Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive engineering and data strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business goals to drive innovation and competitive advantage.• Championed the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics expertise to optimize decision-making processes.• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between engineering and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project priorities and delivery timelines across various products in the business unit: Customer Data Platform, Web Personalization and Marketing Automation.• Effectively transitioned the organization into a global team, integrating world-class and highly productive team members at our India Centre of Excellence, improving team velocity and product quality.• Streamline operating costs, achieving a 50% reduction without compromising quality. Implemented architectural and platform transformations, incorporating cutting-edge technologies from best-of-breed vendors and leveraging built-in components to modernize data architectures.• Contributed significantly to the evolution of the product team culture and processes, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Show less