Tyler Ford

Tyler Ford

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Principal Data & Analytics Leader | Cloud Data Platforms | ETL/ELT | Public Sector & Higher Ed Analytics
Utah, United States
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Starting at USD185k/year
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  • CDC Foundation
    Principal Data Architect
    CDC Foundation
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    Creating Data Platforms for Health Departments.
  • edX
    Data Analytics Course Instructor
    edX
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 1 month)
    • Course Development: Teaching a comprehensive 24-week virtual course on Data Analysis for Universities, covering advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
    • Student Engagement: Facilitating interactive learning sessions and providing personalized feedback to students, enhancing their understanding of data analysis concepts.
    • Innovation in Education: Leveraging modern educational technologies to deliver an engaging and effective learning experience in a remote environment.
  • NobleProg
    Data Course Instructor
    NobleProg
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 5 months)
    • Apache NiFi Training: Developed and delivered a multi-week on-site workshop on the open-source version of Apache NiFi, including comprehensive curriculum design and hands-on training.
    • Python for Data Analysis: Created and executed a multi-week virtual training workshop focusing on Python for Data Analysis, covering essential techniques and tools for effective data analysis.
    • Apache Kafka Training: Designed and conducted a multi-week virtual workshop on Apache Kafka, providing in-depth training on stream processing and message brokering.
    • Python with CI/CD: Led a multi-week on-site training workshop on Python with CI/CD, integrating continuous integration and deployment practices into Python development.
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  • University of Utah
    Principal Data Architect
    University of Utah
    Aug 2017 - Current (9 years 3 months)
    • Architected Data Platforms: Designed and implemented robust data platforms (Apache NIFI) and architectures, improving data accessibility and performance.
    • Cloud Platforms: Created hybrid data hub using cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS and Azure.
    • Optimized ETL Processes: Led the development of ETL workflows and data warehousing solutions, reducing data processing time by 35%.
    • Advanced Analytics: Utilized SQL, Python, and Scala to develop advanced analytics models, supporting data-driven decision-making across the university.
    • Data Visualization: Created interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau and D3, enabling real-time insights and enhancing data-driven strategies.
    • Stakeholder Engagement: Fo
  • University of Utah Employment
    Senior Data Engineer
    University of Utah Employment
    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 (2 years 3 months)
    • Business Intelligence Hub: Architected a business intelligence hub for CCURE, AIM, Oracle Unifier, Arc GIS, and Avilgion, utilizing SQL Server 2016 and Hadoop by Hortonworks.
    • Performance Tuning: Implemented performance tuning and optimization techniques for SQL Server and Hadoop environments, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.
    • System Administration: Managed server administration tasks, including configuration, maintenance, and problem-solving for complex database systems.
    • Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in SQL, ETL, OLAP, SSIS, distributed systems, concurrent programming, multithreading, and systems engineering.
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    Senior Sql Server Database Administrator
    Fanzz
    Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 10 months)
    • Database Management: Administered Dynamics AX databases, focusing on performance tuning, system configuration, and problem-solving to ensure optimal database operation.
    • Customer Data Handling: Managed and optimized customer data systems, improving data retrieval times and overall database efficiency.
    • Technical Skills: Applied skills in systems engineering, concurrent programming, and problem-solving to support Dynamics AX environments.
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    Information Technology System Architect
    MyRooms Inc
    May 2012 - Feb 2013 (10 months)
    • Server and Database Management: Oversaw server administration, firewalls, and database management, leveraging .NET, Entity Framework, C#, and Restful Services.
    • Virtualization and Configuration: Implemented virtualization solutions and system configuration practices to enhance IT infrastructure performance.
    • Technical Skills: Utilized systems engineering and problem-solving skills to address IT challenges and optimize system configurations.
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  • Utah Valley University
    Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
    Utah Valley University
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2025 (17 years)
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  • CDC Foundation
    Change Maker
    CDC Foundation
    Apr 2026