Max Lerch
About Max Lerch
Max Lerch is an Engineering Manager at Dremio, where he has worked since 2022. He previously held various engineering roles at Microsoft and has a background in computer science from Santa Clara University.
Current Role at Dremio
Max Lerch serves as an Engineering Manager at Dremio, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development of Dremio Sonar, specifically in query planning and reflections. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and fostering a collaborative team environment. Lerch emphasizes building diverse teams and promoting healthy communication practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to joining Dremio, Max Lerch worked at Microsoft for a total of three years. He held the position of Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022, after serving as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Microsoft included contributions to significant projects such as Microsoft SQL Server PolyBase and Big Data Clusters, which aimed to enhance data accessibility for customers.
Early Career Background
Max Lerch began his career in software engineering at CommVault as a Software Engineering Intern in 2014. He then worked at Metanautix as a Software Engineer for one year before joining Microsoft. His early experiences laid the foundation for his technical skills and understanding of software development processes.
Education and Academic Background
Max Lerch studied Computer Science at Santa Clara University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2012 to 2014. He also attended Foothill College for one year from 2011 to 2012. His foundational education included completing high school at Washington High School from 2009 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Max Lerch possesses extensive experience in providing performant access to data using SQL across various locations, formats, and scales. His technical expertise includes query planning and reflections, which are critical for optimizing data retrieval and analysis. This skill set is complemented by his focus on building diverse teams and effective communication within engineering environments.