Josiah Berkebile
About Josiah Berkebile
Josiah Berkebile is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data science, distributed computing, and machine learning. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Pinsight Media, Cerner Corporation, and Xebia, and currently works at FINRA.
Current Role at FINRA
Josiah Berkebile serves as a Senior Data Engineer at FINRA, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging his extensive experience in data engineering to enhance FINRA's data capabilities. His responsibilities include designing and implementing data solutions that support regulatory oversight and compliance within the financial industry.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to joining FINRA, Berkebile held several significant positions in data engineering and software development. He worked at Pinsight Media as a Senior Big Data Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to big data projects in the Kansas City area. He also served as a Hadoop Architect at AMC Theatres and Squadron Data, Inc., focusing on distributed computing technologies.
Software Engineering Background
Berkebile's career in software engineering began at Lockheed Martin as a Software Engineering Associate from 2008 to 2010. He further developed his skills at 3M Cogent as a Junior Software Engineer and later at Cerner Corporation as a Software Engineer. His diverse experience spans various roles, including Data Scientist at DST Systems, where he integrated data science with software engineering.
Educational Qualifications
Berkebile earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Penn State University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in data science, distributed computing, and machine learning, which he has applied throughout his career.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Berkebile possesses a strong skill set in various programming languages and technologies. He is proficient in both procedural and object-oriented programming, as well as functional programming. His expertise extends to big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark, database programming, and full-stack web development. He thrives in collaborative environments and prefers Agile methodologies.