Tyler Ford Principal Data & Analytics Leader | Cloud Data Platforms | ETL/ELT |

Principal Data Architect

CDC Foundation

Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 6 months)

Creating Data Platforms for Health Departments.

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.

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. • Luster Training: Developed an

Principal Data Architect

University of Utah

Aug 2017 - Current (8 years 11 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: Fostered strong relationshi

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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