Shannon Wait
About Shannon Wait
Shannon Wait is a Senior Data Engineer at ITHAKA, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in content ingestion and data transformation, with previous experience at ProQuest and a strong educational foundation in information studies and computer science.
Work at ITHAKA
Shannon Wait has been employed at ITHAKA as a Senior Data Engineer since 2016. In this role, she has led the development of a new Informatica-based content pipeline within an Agile environment. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tool functionality and fulfill business requirements. She also trains both new and existing staff on the use of Kapow web harvesting software and Informatica data transformation software.
Previous Experience at ProQuest
Before joining ITHAKA, Shannon Wait worked at ProQuest as a Senior Content Ingestion Developer from 2011 to 2016 in the Greater Detroit Area. During her five years there, she collaborated with software developers, editors, product managers, and business analysts to expand tool functionality. She produced detailed technical documentation on content transformation strategies for departmental use, which contributed to the efficiency of content ingestion processes.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Wait holds a Master of Science in Information (M.S.I.) from the University of Michigan - School of Information, where she studied Archives and Records Management from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a double major in English and History, along with a minor in German, from the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she studied Computer Science at Washtenaw Community College.
Technical Skills and Projects
Shannon Wait has extensive experience in data analysis and transformation, specifically working with XML, HTML, and SGML formats. She has utilized Informatica and Kapow software to create transformation projects. Her technical skills include producing detailed documentation and leading the development of content pipelines, which showcases her ability to manage complex data engineering tasks.