Luke Powers
About Luke Powers
Luke Powers is a Senior Data Engineer at Kharon, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in data validation, ETL operations, and software development, having previously held positions at OpenX, Miso Robotics, and Nativo Inc.
Work at Kharon
Luke Powers has been employed at Kharon as a Senior Data Engineer since 2022. In this role, he has established data validation procedures utilizing Great Expectations, which allows for both local and automated validation processes prior to the delivery of customer data. His contributions focus on enhancing data integrity and reliability within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Luke Powers held various roles in software engineering. He worked at OpenX from 2010 to 2018, followed by a position at Miso Robotics from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Nativo Inc from 2021 to 2022. His early career included a role as a Webmaster at Victor Valley College and a Software Developer position at Digisynd.com.
Technical Skills and Projects
Luke Powers has developed a feed diff tool using Python 3.10, OpenFAAS, FastAPI, and Daff, aimed at assisting data analysts in comparing data feed differences. He has implemented ETL operations using the Frictionless data processing pipeline to streamline data cleaning processes. Additionally, he has documented services with the OpenAPI documentation system to facilitate efficient endpoint testing.
Education and Expertise
Luke Powers earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside. His educational background has equipped him with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in software and data engineering.
Data Engineering Techniques
In his capacity as a data engineer, Luke Powers has orchestrated scheduling operations using Airflow DAGS to improve data processing efficiency. His expertise in data validation and processing pipelines contributes to the overall effectiveness of data management strategies in his current and previous roles.