Sophie Fitzgerald
About Sophie Fitzgerald
Sophie Fitzgerald is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics. She has worked for various organizations, including LAB3, KPMG Australia, and Georgetown University, and holds degrees in Economics and International Affairs from the University of Melbourne and Georgetown University.
Work at LAB3
Sophie Fitzgerald has been employed at LAB3 as a Senior Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on architecting business intelligence and big data analytics solutions that align with organizational needs. Her expertise includes utilizing Azure Data solutions and implementing data governance frameworks. She has contributed to various cloud data engineering projects, employing development methodologies such as CICD and Microservices.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Sophie Fitzgerald held several roles in data engineering and analysis. She worked at KPMG Australia as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2021, and briefly as a Manager in 2021. Earlier, she served as an Analyst at Geografia from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a managerial position at Georgetown University from 2014 to 2015 and an internship as a Policy Analyst at the US-ASEAN Business Council in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Fitzgerald studied at the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Affairs from 2010 to 2015. She also attended Georgetown University for a year, focusing on Economics and International Affairs. Her educational background includes an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International School of Duesseldorf and a UK Curriculum from the British School of Tokyo. She has expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and Azure Data solutions.
Technical Skills
Sophie Fitzgerald possesses extensive technical skills in data engineering. She is proficient in the Microsoft BI Stack, including SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Her knowledge extends to Azure services such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics. Additionally, she holds AWS certification, highlighting her proficiency in AWS cloud services. She specializes in translating business requirements into functional reporting and analytics solutions.
Internship Experience
Sophie Fitzgerald gained early experience as a Business Analyst Intern at Metro Cash and Carry in Germany from 2008 to 2009. She also completed an internship as a Policy Analyst at the US-ASEAN Business Council in 2015. These roles provided her with foundational skills in data analysis and policy research, contributing to her professional development in the field of data engineering.