Steve Hughes
About Steve Hughes
Steve Hughes is a Staff Analytics Engineer currently working at Hinge Health, with a previous role as Lead Data Engineer at Talkspace. He has extensive experience in data architecture and engineering, having held senior positions at various organizations since 2004.
Work at Hinge Health
Steve Hughes currently serves as a Staff Analytics Engineer at Hinge Health, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering business-oriented solutions that meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. His expertise includes using advanced analytics tools such as Databricks, dbt Cloud, and Tableau, which enhance the organization's data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Previous Experience at Talkspace
Before joining Hinge Health, Steve worked at Talkspace as the Lead Data Engineer from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing data engineering projects and implementing solutions that improved data accessibility and usability for the organization.
Career Background in Data Engineering
Steve has a diverse background in data engineering, having held various positions in multiple organizations. He worked as a Lead Data Engineer at Hakkoda for five months in 2022 and served as a Senior Data Architect at Veterinary Emergency Group from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles at Holy Name Medical Center, PowerFleet Inc., and I.D. Systems, where he contributed to data architecture and visualization.
Education and Expertise
Steve Hughes earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Psychology from Rutgers University, studying from 1994 to 1998. He emphasizes the importance of data modeling and governance in his work and advocates for using dbt and Snowflake to improve developer productivity. His technical expertise includes Dimensional Modeling and various analytics tools.
Achievements in Data Architecture
Throughout his career, Steve has focused on providing pragmatic solutions that align with business objectives. His roles have included significant contributions to data warehousing and engineering, particularly during his tenure as Senior Manager of Data Warehousing at Vertrue and as a Senior BI Engineer at DKI Direct. His work has consistently aimed to enhance data governance and architecture.