David W.
About David W.
David W. is a Software Engineer III specializing in ETL, SQL, and SSIS at Builders FirstSource since 2018. He has extensive experience in data modeling, cloud services, and software development methodologies.
Work at Builders FirstSource
David W. has been employed at Builders FirstSource since 2018, serving as a Software Engineer III specializing in ETL, SQL, and SSIS. In this role, he has contributed to various data integration projects and has played a significant part in enhancing the company's data warehousing capabilities. His position is based in the Greater Denver Area, where he has developed advanced skills in dimensional data modeling, including Star and Snow-Flake schema.
Education and Expertise
David W. studied at the University of Wyoming, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a degree in Management Information Systems, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Computer Science from Casper College between 2002 and 2005. His education has equipped him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of Agile methodology.
Background in Data Engineering
Prior to his current role, David W. gained experience in various data engineering positions. He worked at Healthgrades as a Data Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and held the position of Data Warehouse Engineer at Starz for four months in 2016. He also served as an ETL Developer at Noodles & Company from 2016 to 2018, where he created ETL/SSIS packages for data integration and transformation across multiple data sources.
Technical Skills and Tools
David W. possesses advanced technical skills in ETL processes, SQL, and SSIS, which are essential for data integration tasks. He has expertise in AWS services, including VPC, EC2, and Amazon RedShift, which are vital for implementing cloud-based data solutions. Additionally, he has experience in developing REST APIs, facilitating communication between software applications.