Dana Harrington
About Dana Harrington
Dana Harrington is a Principal Cloud and Data Architect at BlueCat, specializing in building resilient and scalable cloud-native systems. With degrees in Computer Science and Education, Harrington guides data and machine learning projects while providing mentorship in reactive and event-driven application systems.
Work at BlueCat
Dana Harrington has been serving as the Principal Cloud and Data Architect at BlueCat since 2019. In this role, Harrington focuses on designing and implementing cloud-native systems that prioritize resilience, scalability, and performance. The position involves guiding data and machine learning projects from their initial conception through to production, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Harrington's expertise in reactive and event-driven application and data systems contributes to the innovative solutions developed at BlueCat.
Education and Expertise
Dana Harrington holds a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, completed from 1994 to 1998. Harrington furthered education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, which was completed from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, Harrington earned a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Education, specializing in Math and Computer Science, from Trent University in 2009. This diverse educational background supports Harrington's expertise in building high-volume cloud-native systems and mentoring in reactive and event-driven application and data systems.
Background
Dana Harrington has a strong foundation in computer science, beginning with a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. Following this, Harrington pursued a Master of Science at the University of Calgary, enhancing knowledge and skills in the field. The transition to education at Trent University provided a broader perspective, culminating in a Bachelor of Education. This combination of technical and educational experience informs Harrington's approach to architecture and mentorship in technology.
Achievements
Dana Harrington has made significant contributions to the field of cloud architecture and data systems. With a focus on high-volume, cloud-native solutions, Harrington has successfully guided various data and machine learning projects to meet specific business goals. The role at BlueCat highlights Harrington's commitment to developing resilient and scalable systems, as well as providing mentorship in specialized areas of application and data systems.