I personally believe in continuous learning and earning industry-recognized credentials to stay current in a rapidly evolving field. Certifications reflect not just technical skill, but a commitment to growth, shared standards and effective collaboration. They help me communicate clearly across teams, align with industry best practices and contribute meaningfully to collective success.
I'm a solutions architect specializing in data and AI, driven by the challenge of helping organizations turn complex data into scalable, secure and production-ready platforms. I bring expertise in cloud, DevOps, machine learning and backend development to design systems that are maintainable, reproducible and deliver real-world value. I thrive on solving complex challenges with cross-functional teams, turning technical possibilities into actionable solutions, always guided by security, best practices and AI-driven approaches.
I'm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, located in the heart of Atlantic Canada. I'm proud to live and work here, in a place known for its maritime heritage, strong communities and a culture that values hard work, humility and collaboration.
You might be wondering: "Is this person the right fit for what I'm trying to do?" Take a look at what sets me apart (my unique strengths), my core values (how I work), my approach (my process) and where I can help (the kind of projects I specialize in). If those resonate, we'll probably be a great match.
What Sets Me Apart
Here is where my edge shows: skills and instincts that go beyond typical data engineering, combining precision, systems thinking and creativity to deliver impactful resultson time and within budget.
Lion Tamer
Trained in physics and math, I simplify complex systems and turn tradeoffs into maintainable solutions, using practices like data contracts to prevent downstream breakages.
Acrobat
I leverage cloud, software, DevOps, security and machine learning to build scalable, secure and maintainable solutions that go beyond standard data engineering.
Juggler
I navigate messy data, shifting priorities and tight timelines with clarity. From scrappy startups to government-scale projects, I deliver consistent execution every time.
Tightrope Walker
I bring a FinOps mindset, asking early questions about data growth and access patterns to uncover hidden costs, enable scalable design and align cloud spend with business value.
Core Values🏛️
These core values guide how I approach data architecture, system design and collaboration. They shape my work and drive the outcomes I deliver. The nautical language is a tribute to my Maritime roots, honouring the coastal heritage that continues to influence how I work.
My Approach
I see data challenges as both human and technical, shaped by the people, processes and culture within an organization. My approach emphasizes collaborative, iterative delivery to build data solutions that evolve alongside the business.
Where I Can Help
I support organizations of all sizes in building data and cloud systems that deliver lasting value.
Startups
Build fast while staying grounded, creating scalable data and cloud foundations that grow with the product.
Government Contracts
Turn vague requirements into secure, compliant systems that meet mission intent.
Enterprises
Adopt cloud-native and Kubernetes architectures that scale with resiliency, cost and security in mind.
Small Businesses
Organize and govern messy data to unlock clarity, confidence and long-term value.
Personal Interests🏃♂️
Outside of building systems, I make time for the passions that keep me curious and active:
Soccer
Reading
Coffee
Cooking
Gym
Sports
Technology
Languages
Traveling
Puzzles
Trivia
Friends and Family
Skills
Technical Toolkit
My technical expertise spans cloud platforms, data engineering and infrastructure automation. I work with modern tools and platforms to build scalable, secure systems that transform complex data into actionable insights.
Cloud Platforms
I leverage AWS and Azure to design scalable, reliable solutions that follow cloud architecture best practices, drawing on my Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential and extensive AWS experience.
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Databases
I am experienced across multiple data storage paradigms and familiar with modern cloud data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift and BigQuery.
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL
Redis
Amazon DynamoDB
Big Data & Analytics
I gravitate toward a core set of tools for big data and analytics, chosen to provide just the right level of complexity while avoiding over-engineered solutions and ensuring end-to-end pipeline reliability and immediate value.
Meltano
dbt
Apache Airflow
Apache Spark
I guide organizations toward BI tools that fit their needs: Microsoft Power BI offers a full-featured, enterprise-ready experience, while Apache Superset provides a lightweight, open-source alternative for teams with technical expertise and tighter budgets.
Microsoft Power BI
Apache Superset
When data challenges grow complex, I rely on tools that handle scale and reliability with elegance, allowing pipelines to remain performant and trustworthy.
Apache Kafka
Apache Iceberg
Delta Lake
For projects that benefit from operational simplicity and rapid iteration, I turn to managed platforms that handle the heavy lifting of infrastructure and orchestration, allowing me to focus on delivering insights.
Microsoft Fabric
Databricks
I leverage managed ETL and query services in AWS when needed, but approach them cautiously, as they can quickly become complex and hard to maintain without careful design.
AWS Athena
AWS Glue
AI & Machine Learning
I use OpenAI and Claude as development tools to analyze legacy codebases, suggest potential implementations and accelerate feedback loops for more efficient development.
OpenAI
Claude
I have used Azure AI Document Intelligence and Azure AI Speech professionally to extract insights from documents and enable natural language interactions in applications.
Azure AI Document Intelligence
Azure AI Speech
I analyze data, build and train machine learning models and manage experiments to create reproducible, scalable and production-ready AI solutions.
pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
scikit-learn
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Transformers
MLflow
PySpark
Programming & Scripting
I work with a variety of programming and scripting languages to develop applications, automate tasks, orchestrate systems and build interactive, data-driven experiences.
Python
SQL
Bash
PowerShell
Go
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
Containerization & Orchestration
I leverage containerization and orchestration technologies to build, deploy and manage applications reliably and at scale, ensuring consistency across environments.
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
By leveraging infrastructure-as-code, I can automate cloud resource provisioning, enforce consistency across environments and streamline deployments while ensuring scalability, flexibility and control.
Terraform
ARM Templates
Bicep
CloudFormation
CI/CD & GitOps
I use CI/CD and GitOps practices to automate build, test and deployment workflows, leveraging managed Git services, GNU Make and other automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery.
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI/CD
Bitbucket Pipelines
ArgoCD
GNU Make
Cloud-Native Technologies
I use cloud-native technologies that strengthen observability, security and reliability across modern distributed systems. I also focus on platform engineering to streamline infrastructure, tooling and developer workflows.
Prometheus
OpenTelemetry
Grafana
Cilium
Istio
Falco
Backstage
Libraries and Frameworks
I use Django, React and Next.js to build scalable web applications and modern user interfaces with efficient development workflows. I stay current with modern software engineering practices, including TDD, BDD, continuous integration and microservices architectures, to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Django
React
Next.js
Version Control
Throughout my career, I've used Git for version control across managed platforms such as GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, enabling collaboration, repository management and efficient development workflows.
Git
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Operating Systems
I work confidently with Linux, Ubuntu and macOS, handling routine administration tasks effectively. I also automate setup with cloud-init scripts, applying my skills even without formal Linux administration training.
Linux
Ubuntu
MacOS
Professional Skills
My professional experience spans project management, stakeholder communication and leadership. I've led teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions and fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Communication
I work closely with stakeholders to gather clear requirements, translate technical concepts into accessible presentations and foster cross-functional collaboration that keeps projects aligned and moving forward.
Requirements Gathering
Technical Presentations
Cross-functional Collaboration
Documentation & Analysis
I create clear, thorough technical documentation and perform detailed system analysis to ensure solutions are well understood, maintainable and built on a solid technical foundation.
Technical Documentation
System Analysis
Project Management
As a Professional Scrum Developer, I lead projects with a balance of structured planning and agile flexibility, guiding teams toward clear goals, efficient execution and reliable delivery from concept to completion.
Project Planning
Agile Methodologies
Delivery Management
Leadership & Collaboration
I lead by example, fostering collaboration through mentoring and knowledge sharing to help teams grow their skills, stay aligned and deliver their best work.
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Knowledge Sharing
Professional Experience
My Journey💼
I've worked with teams and stakeholders across survey research, nonprofit finance, supply chain and logistics, student mental health and sports media, delivering data-driven solutions that enable better decisions. I'm also passionate about giving back through education, helping others gain a crucial foothold in the software development industry and bridging the gaps between academia and industry.
Built a Genie Agent on a governed Databricks semantic layer of 1,700+ measures and 75 survey metrics, letting researchers across many countries query 22,000 survey responses in plain English, with published figures matched to within 0.1 points.
Modeled a global survey as a Unity Catalog Genie Ontology of 111 report findings and 36 respondent subgroups, giving both AI agents and business analysts a single certified source of truth.
Built an AI/BI dashboard and Genie Agent over IRS Form 990 filings from over 990 affiliates, giving non-technical staff self-serve financial insight across 7 dashboard pages and natural-language queries over 13 governed tables.
Developed solution under Transport Canada innovation contract using Azure Document Intelligence, reducing costs from $120K to $3K and achieving 80%+ extraction of key data elements.
Led deployment of BNSuite to Canadian port customers, aligning container tracking data and reducing manual reconciliation efforts while improving report accuracy for operational decision-making.
Served as Company Security Officer (CSO) for Government of Canada innovation contracts, improving Microsoft Defender for Cloud secure scores from 30% to 90% and driving BNSuite inclusion in SOC 2 Type II compliance report.
Taught Azure fundamentals to 115 post-secondary students, covering Entra ID, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep), Azure networking and Azure Monitor and preparing them for Azure certification.
Integrated soft skills assessments throughout the course, covering certification planning, role-aware communication, OKR development and personal branding.
Led production deployment of growth management system to Studentcare — ASEQ, delivering value to 1M+ post-secondary students across Canada.
Built personalized recommendation service with Django and deployed to AWS ECR and ECS using CI/CD, directing students to content and support services based on psychological assessments.
Spearheaded privacy-by-design efforts by co-developing privacy impact assessments, data maps and sensitive data classifications, ensuring compliance for user-facing product.
Delivered data-driven insights using MySQL and Python that powered editorial content for OddsShark, ESPN, Sports Illustrated and Sportsnet.
Built production-ready self-service reporting platform with Django, reducing ad-hoc data requests by 80%.
Education
Academic Background🎓
With a foundation in physics and mathematics, I approach machine learning and data systems with rigour and systems thinking. I use these principles to design architectures that balance accuracy, assumptions and real-world constraints.
Focused on radiation therapy, medical imaging and radiation protection.
Key coursework included Computational Methods, Medical Imaging, Radiation Biology & Safety, Radiation Therapy Physics, Radiological Physics and Special Topics in Medical Physics.
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