Marco Ruiz
About Marco Ruiz
Marco Ruiz is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in the field, having worked at several companies including Nurx, Thrasio, and Wirecutter. He currently works at PandaDoc, where he emphasizes logging and code reuse to improve productivity.
Work at PandaDoc
Marco Ruiz currently serves as a Senior Data Engineer at PandaDoc, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing productivity and efficiency through effective logging and code reuse practices. His responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders from various departments to understand project requirements and scope. This engagement ensures that the data engineering solutions he develops align with the broader organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his role at PandaDoc, Marco Ruiz worked at several organizations as a Senior Data Engineer. He was employed at Thrasio from 2021 to 2023, where he initially served as a Senior Data Engineer for 10 months before advancing to the position of Staff Data Engineer for 9 months. His earlier experience includes a year-long tenure as a Data Engineer at Wirecutter from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked at Nurx as a Senior Data Engineer for 8 months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Marco Ruiz studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Management from 2011 to 2016. He also completed his high school education at Lodi High School from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data engineering, where he emphasizes the importance of understanding the infrastructure that supports his code.
Background in University of Notre Dame
During his time at the University of Notre Dame, Marco Ruiz was involved in the Camino program, where he worked as a Student Office Assistant from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Video Editor and Course Development Assistant in the same program for one year. These roles contributed to his skills in project management and collaboration, which are essential in his current data engineering position.
Technical Skills and Problem-Solving
Marco Ruiz enjoys troubleshooting a wide range of technical issues, from simple syntax errors to complex bugs. He prefers to work closely with the infrastructure that supports and automates his code, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the environments in which his code operates. This hands-on approach enhances his effectiveness as a Senior Data Engineer.