Nicola Grasso

Data Architect at the Boots Group

Naples, Campania, Italy

About

Big Data Architect Professional Summary Experienced Big Data Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing data solutions on cloud platforms. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Azure services and technologies to optimize data workflows and enable advanced analytics. Skilled in managing large-scale databases and ensuring data quality for actionable insights. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes. ✨ Experience ✨ Walgreens Boots Alliance (Dec 2021 - Present): Designing databases for Azure architecture, specializing in data ingestion and refinement for dashboard presentation. Magma S.r.L. (Mar 2019 - Dec 2021): Led the design of Azure-based data lake databases, overseeing data ingestion processes and ensuring data quality for analytics. Data Architect (Oct 2018 - Mar 2019): Designed databases for microservices architecture, gaining expertise in NoSQL databases such as Datastax Cassandra and Microsoft Cosmos DB. Oracle DBA (Jan 2018 - Oct 2018): Managed Oracle databases, ensuring performance, security, and integrity. Co.Ge.A.P.S. (Aug 2013 - Jan 2018): Oversaw data insertion processes in the National Database for Continuing Education in Healthcare Professions, serving as Database Administrator and Project Manager for web-based application development. Essematica S.p.A. (Feb 2012 - Aug 2013): Oversaw post-production activities and analyzed data consistency anomalies for residential contract billing at Telecomitalia. CRIAI (Jul 2008 - Feb 2012): Engaged in design and development projects, as well as knowledge transfer through teaching. ✨ Skills ✨ Big Data, Big Data Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Cassandra, NoSQL Databases, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Project Management, Database Administration.

Experience

  • Senior Data Architect at The Boots Group

    I am a Senior Data Architect with several years of experience in designing and managing complex data architectures. I have a proven track record of creating scalable, secure, and efficient systems that drive business growth and decision-making. As a leader of a team of 4 Data Architects, I coordinate our activities and actively collaborate with a team of colleagues in England to ensure global consistency and alignment in data management strategies. My skills are supported by a strong foundation of certifications, including: Azure AI Engineer Associate Azure Data Engineer Associate Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Databricks SQL Analyst Associate Azure Databricks Platform Architect I stay constantly updated on the latest trends and technologies, and I am currently working toward my DAMA CDMP Certification to further deepen my knowledge. My goal is to translate business needs into cutting-edge technical solutions, building the data infrastructure required to achieve business objectives.

  • Data Architect at Magma S.r.L.

    Design of databases for a microservices software architecture. acquisition of knowledge of NoSQL DB, Datastax Cassandra and Microsoft Cosmos DB.

  • Big Data Architect at Magma S.r.L.

    Design of databases for the data lake in Azure architecture in the cloud. I take care of the design of the ingestion phase and data care until they are presentable in the dashboard. The technology stack is in the Microsoft Azure in Cloud world, includes BLOB Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Synapse (formerly azure data warehouse), Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Service and Spark.

  • Oracle DBA at Magma S.r.L.

  • Software Development and Research at Essematica S.p.A.

    post production supervisor SQL ORACLE analisi delle anomalie di consistenza dei dati nella fatturazione per contratti residenziali presso Telecomitalia.

  • Big Data Architect at Walgreens Boots Alliance

  • Dba at Co.Ge.A.P.S.

    Monitoraggio e verifica dei processi di inserimento dati nella Banca Dati nazionale dell’Educazione Continua delle professioni sanitarie. Amministratore Banca Dati, Project Manager di sviluppo applicativi web based con due risorse Principali Progetti e Competenze Acquisite: • Progetto fabbisogno professionisti sanitari: In collaborazione con il Ministero della Salute Direzione Generale delle professioni sanitarie e delle Risorse Umane del S.S.N. si è collaborato con E.N.P.A.M. e E.N.P.A.P.I. per la determinazione della domanda delle figure professionali sanitari su tutto il territorio nazionale; • Web Services Enti Accreditanti ECM: Project Manager per lo sviluppo di un servizio Web che consenta di inviare al consorzio report ECM in file xml firmati digitalmente in formato pkcs#7. • Caricamento Eventi ECM: Scrittura di procedure PL/SQL & Script Shell per predisporre i dati degli eventi ECM provenienti da file xml firmati digitalmente in formato pkcs#7 di tutti i provider ECM nazionali e regionali per renderli fruibili all’anagrafica nazionale dei professionisti sanitari; • D.M. 5 Agosto 2011: Designato nel gruppo di lavoro per la determinazione degli strumenti di formazione multimediale (FAD) per le professioni Tecniche come esperto per conto dell’Ordine Nazionale dei Chimici; • Anagrafiche delle Federazioni Professioni Sanitarie: Scrittura di procedure PL/SQL per il caricamento delle singole Anagrafiche di tutte le federazioni nazionali delle professioni sanitarie al fine di farle convergere in un’unica anagrafica centrale.