Paoge Cha
About Paoge Cha
Paoge Cha is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data management and integration. He has worked at Illuminate Education, Inc. since 2011, where he is responsible for mass data imports, CALPADS data submissions, and client training.
Work at Illuminate Education
Currently, Paoge Cha serves as a Senior Data Engineer at Illuminate Education, Inc., a position held since 2011. In this role, Cha is responsible for mass data imports and updates, ensuring efficient data management. Cha handles CALPADS data submissions and manages data queries at the database level for the Illuminate SIS/Analytics application. Additionally, Cha conducts training and instructional webinars for clients, enhancing their understanding of the Illuminate system. Data scrubbing and fixing are also key tasks, aimed at maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
Education and Expertise
Paoge Cha studied at California State University-Long Beach, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies was achieved from 2002 to 2005. Following this, Cha attended Long Beach City College, completing an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Network Management from 2006 to 2007. This educational background provides a foundation in both liberal arts and technical skills relevant to data engineering.
Previous Experience at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Before joining Illuminate Education, Paoge Cha worked at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a Lead Data Integration Analyst from 2008 to 2011. In this role, Cha was involved in data integration processes, contributing to the overall data management strategies of the organization. This experience laid the groundwork for Cha's current responsibilities in data engineering.
Early Career at Verizon
Paoge Cha began a career at Verizon, working as a Regional Wire Services employee from 2006 to 2008. This early experience provided foundational knowledge and skills in data handling and telecommunications, which have been beneficial in subsequent roles in data engineering and analysis.