Aaron Karpel
About Aaron Karpel
Aaron Karpel is a Lead Cloud Data Engineer at Oportun, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in database engineering and cloud architecture, having held various roles at several prominent companies over his career.
Work at Oportun
Aaron Karpel has been serving as the Lead Cloud Data Engineer at Oportun since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cloud data engineering initiatives and implementing data solutions that support the company's objectives. His work is based in San Carlos, California, where he has contributed to the company's data infrastructure and analytics capabilities for three years.
Previous Experience
Before joining Oportun, Aaron Karpel held various positions in the data engineering field. He worked at Capital One as a Senior Engineer and Architect from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Big Data DBA and Cloud Architect at Matrix from 2013 to 2016. His earlier experience includes roles at United Commercial Bank/East West Bank, Glassdoor.com, Charles Schwab, NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, and Prosper Marketplace, accumulating extensive experience in database management and business intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Karpel earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hunter College. He has developed a strong technical skill set throughout his career, becoming proficient in multiple programming languages, including JavaScript/Node.JS, Bash, and HCL. He holds several certifications, including Databricks Certified Data Engineer - Associate, Snowflake Architect - Associate, and multiple AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Associate.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Aaron Karpel possesses expertise in various databases, including MongoDB, DynamoDB, and PostgreSQL. He is skilled in using Presto technologies such as Athena, Trino, and PrestoDB. Additionally, he utilizes GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment processes and has experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker for container orchestration and management. He is also certified as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in Data Platform.
Career Timeline
Aaron Karpel's career spans over two decades in the data engineering and database management fields. He began his career at NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, where he worked for eight years. He then moved to various roles, including positions at Capital One, Matrix, and Oportun, showcasing a progressive trajectory in his professional development and expertise in cloud data engineering.