Abram (Abe) Flansburg
About Abram (Abe) Flansburg
Abram Flansburg is a Staff Engineer specializing in Data Platform (ML/Data Engineering) at Brightside Health, where he has worked since 2023. He has over 30 years of experience in music and a diverse background in engineering and data analysis across various companies.
Work at Brightside Health
Abram Flansburg currently serves as a Staff Engineer for the Data Platform, specializing in Machine Learning and Data Engineering at Brightside Health. He has been in this role since 2023. Prior to this position, he worked as a Staff DevOps Engineer and a Senior DevOps Engineer at the same organization from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he developed a HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, contributing to the company's efforts towards achieving HITRUST certification. He also crafted bespoke DevOps solutions, including a Slack Bot using Node.js and Typescript, to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Abram Flansburg has pursued a diverse educational background. He studied Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University from 2003 to 2005. He is currently studying Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, with an expected completion in 2024. Additionally, he is enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on Data Science and Business Analytics, and is working towards a Postgraduate Certificate. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, achieved in 2014, and an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Volunteer State Community College.
Professional Background
Abram Flansburg has over 30 years of experience in various roles across multiple industries. He began his career as a Procurement Engineer at Smith & Associates in 2010 and later worked at CGG as a Technology Procurement Engineer. His experience includes positions such as Procurement Data Analyst at DXP Enterprises, Inc., and Procurement Engineering Manager at ServerMonkey.com, LLC. He transitioned into data engineering and DevOps roles at companies like Requis and MarkITx, where he held senior engineering positions from 2018 to 2022.
Achievements in Data Engineering
Throughout his career, Abram Flansburg has made significant contributions to data engineering and DevOps practices. He implemented Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices for system performance monitoring, ensuring the reliability and scalability of platforms. He also created a custom AI-powered FAQ-bot for Slack using large language models and retrieval augmented generation, aimed at streamlining internal communication at Brightside Health. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging technology in innovative ways.