Big Data Engineer - HADOOP and DEVOPS at TargetMay 2016 to Current
Company Name － City, StateAs a member of the Target Enterprise Data Analytics and Business Intelligence team I was responsible for
designing and implementing a Big Data alternative to our existing Data Warehouse. The environment was
built on the Hadoop platform with HDFS, HIVE, SQOOP, OOZIE and SPARK technologies among others.
The environment also implemented a DevOps framework for both Agile Development and Continuous
Integration and Delivery. Tools include GIT for version control, Jenkins for Automated Builds and Tests,
CHEF for configuration management, and OpenStack for IaaS. I work closely with I.T. Partners including
engineers and analysts, reporting teams, and business clients in an Agile SCRUM environment to provide
high quality continuously improving applications that are quick to deliver through a shortened SDLC and
iterative approach.
Lead Systems Engineer Continuous Improvement at TargetJun 2012 to May 2016
Company Name － City, StateAs a Continuous Improvement Engineer in I.T Operations I worked with a variety of teams across the
Enterprise to define and implement efficient systems with maximum value and stability. I worked in ITSM
to create a CI/CD process that included LEAN change management and automated testing, build and deploy.
I utilized my technical background as well as my experience and training as a LEAN 6S Black Belt in
Information Technology and my certification as a Software Quality Engineer to deliver excellent solutions
that supported continually evolving systems and and business capabilities.
Sr. Systems EngineerApr 2008 to Jun 2012
Company Name － City, State
As a Sr. Systems Engineer I designed, developed and implemented systems to support Marketing and Stores
operations. I designed systems and wrote code in support of business areas including leading the “Fast
Signing” effort that was highly successful in simplifying business processes and reducing expenses while
adding stability and shortening deliverable times for both Marketing and Stores. LEAN principles including
value stream mapping, automation and innovative technologies were the foundation for this highly successful
project that received Targets top award at the Annual meeting.
Lead Developer and Architect - FinanceMay 2004 to Apr 2008
Company Name － City, StateI was the platform owner for the Accounts Payable suite of web applications. I was also responsible for
developing and maintaining external databases and financial reporting. I modeled data and databases, created
reports in multiple technologies, wrote complex SQL coding to extract and report data, maintained ETL
processes, and architected and wrote application code. I also designed and implemented a web farm and suite
of web applications to provided a centrally located single source of truth reporting environment.
Sr. Technical ArchitectJul 2000 to May 2004
Company Name － City, StateI developed and supported Stores Infrastructure and Technologies for over 1800 stores. This included
the 1800 plus primary stores servers , stores databases (backend processes), mobile devices, and wireless
networking. I was responsible for server and database quality including reliability and performance. I utilized
SQL , scripting, SSIS and other development tools to facilitate and maintain systems. I lead and worked
closely with other it teams to ensure project deliverables and functionality was realized on time and high
quality. I also worked closely with I.T. Operations to ensure technical solutions were reliable and agile
through implementation and support processes.
Systems Analyst - Stores POSMar 1997 to Jul 2000
Company Name － City, State
Performed design and analysis on technology in support of Cub Foods Division, Major efforts including
Point-Of-Sale analysis and implementation, Asset Protection / Risk Assessment, and Database
implementation and management. JavaScript, SQL, MS-SQL, distributed system integration, ETL and other
technology usage and experience. Supported Platforms were UNIX servers, Microsoft Workstations and SSH terminals.
Masters Certification, LEAN 6S Information Technologies2012Villanova University － City, State, USAA two year program in LEAN process analysis, Quality Assurance, Testing and Analytics with a focus on Information Technologies and Operations.
Bachelor of Arts, CISMetropolitan State University － City, State, USAThe CIS program incorporated Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Decision Sciences to provide a foundation for Data Analytics and Data Science. Courses included Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Inferential Statistics, Business Management and Decision Science and Innovative Thinking.
Business AnalysisAuburn University － City, StateAn 8 course program taught at Target that included Project Management, Process Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Testing and Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment and Analysis.
Associate of Science, Computer ScienceNorthwest Electronics Institute － City, State, USACurriculum included machine and application development, Binary Logic, Boolean Algebra, and courses in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering.
