Duncan Beggs
About Duncan Beggs
Duncan Beggs is a Data Engineer currently working at Octaura in Manhattan, New York, since 2023. He has over a decade of experience in data engineering and related fields, having previously worked at Stash, Hitachi Consulting, and Heartland Payment Systems.
Work at Octaura
Duncan Beggs has been employed as a Data Engineer at Octaura since 2023. In this role, he operates from Manhattan, New York, and has accumulated one year of experience in this position. His responsibilities include utilizing a tech stack that features AWS services such as Redshift Serverless, Glue, S3, EMR, and Apache Airflow (AWS MWAA). He also employs programming languages and frameworks like Python, PySpark, Spark SQL, Kafka, and Terraform to support data engineering tasks.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Octaura, Duncan Beggs worked at Stash as a Data Engineer from 2018 to 2023, where he gained five years of experience in the field. His earlier roles include positions at Hitachi Consulting, where he served as a Consultant and later as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he worked at Heartland Payment Systems as a Software Engineering Intern and Helpdesk Technician, further building his technical skills and knowledge in data systems.
Education and Expertise
Duncan Beggs holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. He also participated in internships and cooperative education during his studies, enhancing his practical experience in the field. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to architect and implement data systems effectively.
Background in Technical Roles
Duncan's early career included a role as a Computer Lab Assistant at the University of North Texas in 2013, where he worked for ten months. He also spent two years at Verde Catering during his time at the university. His diverse background in technical roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of data engineering and system architecture.
Achievements in Data Systems Development
Duncan Beggs has experience in architecting and implementing data systems from the ground up. Notably, he pioneered the development of a data platform and strategy for a start-up focused on Loan and CLO trading software. This initiative highlights his capability in driving data engineering projects and contributing to innovative solutions in the industry.