Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Experienced Data Architect and Data Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing scalable data solutions across various industries. Proven expertise in data warehousing, data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and data analytics, with a strong track record of delivering high-performance, maintainable, and future-proof architectures. Highly skilled in designing robust data workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and SQL. Working knowledge of modern data engineering tools and frameworks including Databricks, Snowflake, Python, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Apache Airflow and Power BI. Certified as a: - Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate - Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) - Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) Recognized for an analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks in data solutions. Passionate about designing flexible and maintainable data systems that scale with business needs. What is more, I always try to stay up to date with new trends in modern data processing.
• Partnered with data scientists, analysts and business stakeholders to design data pipelines and structures that enabled advanced analytics and self-service reporting • Translated complex business requirements into a clear data strategy, establishing principles, standards, and policies for data collection, integration, access, and governance • Designed and developed scalable data pipelines and data lake ingestion workflows, ensuring high-quality, consistent data for advanced analytics and reporting • Optimized data processing workflows by monitoring performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing enhancements, reducing daily processing time by 25% • Authored and maintained detailed documentation of data architecture, models, and processing workflows to support transparency, knowledge sharing, and long-term maintainability • Contributed to high-impact integration and migration projects during the Credit Suisse - UBS merger, including the successful replacement of a legacy Document Management System (DMMS) for AMER region
• Led the strategic integration of transactional and card data into the enterprise data warehouse for the Certo! Mastercard card, building a reliable reporting foundation that safeguarded operations and analytics continuity post Migros and Cembra partnership expired • Initiated and led the automation of manual data processing workflows, reducing errors, improving efficiency, and freeing resources for higher-value initiatives • Led the implementation of data reduction of sensitive client information, designing masking policies and role based access controls (RBAC) to prevent unauthorized data exposure • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to capture data requirements and deliver solutions aligned with critical business needs • Developed and optimized end-to-end ETL data pipelines feeding enterprise data warehouse and analytics platforms (Business Objects, Power BI) • Diagnosed and resolved pipeline performance bottlenecks to improve data throughput and reduce processing latency across the data warehouse • Defined data accuracy standards, established governance frameworks, and implemented policies ensuring integrity and regulatory compliance (FINMA, GDPR) • Mentored data engineers on data modeling, integration approaches, and architecture best practices, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing
• Served as Team Lead Developer for 1.5 years, guiding development efforts and supporting team growth • Led the design and implementation of Python-based data quality monitoring application for the enterprise data warehouse, significantly improving accuracy and reliability of organizational data • Partnered with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into robust data solutions • Designed data warehouse architecture, developed data models, and built ETL processes to enable scalable data integration and analytics • Developed and maintained advanced SQL queries and scripts to support complex data analysis and reporting needs • Resolved production incidents by performing root cause and impact analysis, implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
• Partnered with business analysts and stakeholders to define and translate technical requirements into effective data solutions • Created detailed technical documentation and specifications, outlining system architecture and data flows for transparency and maintainability • Designed and developed ETL pipelines using Informatica PowerCenter, SQL, and Oracle PL/SQL to enable reliable data integration • Optimized SQL queries and database performance, improving system efficiency and reducing processing times • Provided ongoing technical support for deployed data solutions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring system stability and reliability
Contract Role at UBS Investment Bank • Partnered with business analysts and stakeholders to define and translate technical requirements into effective data solutions • Created detailed technical documentation and specifications, outlining system architecture and data flows for transparency and maintainability • Designed and developed ETL pipelines using Informatica PowerCenter, SQL, and Oracle PL/SQL to enable reliable data integration • Optimized SQL queries and database performance, improving system efficiency and reducing processing times • Provided ongoing technical support for deployed data solutions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring system stability and reliability