Alex Merryman
About Alex Merryman
Alex Merryman is a Data Engineer at Emburse, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in data science and analytics, with experience at various organizations including McDonald's, The Center for New Data, and Northwestern University.
Work at Emburse
Alex Merryman has been employed at Emburse as a Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on data management and analytics, contributing to the company's efforts in optimizing financial processes through data-driven insights. His experience in data engineering allows him to work effectively with various data systems and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Alex Merryman studied at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering from 2014 to 2018. He also completed his high school education at Hollis Brookline High School from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his data engineering and analytics work. He possesses expertise in leveraging machine learning for business value and is proficient in using data visualization tools such as Tableau and Looker.
Professional Background
Before joining Emburse, Alex held various positions in data science and analytics. He worked as a Data Scientist at The Center for New Data from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Project Manager and Data Scientist/Engineer at U.S. Digital Response during the same period. His experience also includes roles as a Data Analyst at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Kellogg School of Management, as well as consulting positions at TekLink International Inc. His diverse background in data roles has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set.
Technical Skills
Alex Merryman is skilled in using a variety of cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. He has a tool-agnostic approach to data engineering and is particularly proficient in programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Spark, SQL, and REST APIs. His technical skills enable him to handle complex data tasks and contribute to projects that require advanced data manipulation and analysis.
Internships and Early Career
Alex began his career with several internships that laid the groundwork for his expertise in data analytics. He served as a Data Analyst Intern at ProfitWell (formerly Price Intelligently) from 2016 to 2017 and worked as a Supply Chain and Data Analyst Intern at HappiLabs.org in 2017. Additionally, he gained experience as an Extern at McDonald's and SunZi Products Inc. These early roles provided him with practical experience in data analysis and project management.