Caden Potapenko
About Caden Potapenko
Caden Potapenko is a Database Engineer with experience in software development and IT support. He has worked for various companies, including Target and Podium, and possesses expertise in building data pipelines using Spark and Scala.
Work at Podium
Caden Potapenko has been employed at Podium as a Database Engineer since 2024. In this role, he supports the infrastructure of the startup by utilizing various technologies, including Postgres, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Git, Snowflake, and AWS products. His responsibilities involve building and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring efficient data management and processing within the organization.
Previous Experience at Target
Before joining Podium, Caden worked at Target as a Software Engineer from 2022 to 2024. During his two years in this role, he contributed to various software development projects in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His experience at Target equipped him with skills in software engineering and problem-solving within a large retail environment.
Career Background at OATI
Caden Potapenko held multiple positions at OATI. He served as an Associate Embedded System Engineer for two months in 2022 and later worked as a Software Developer from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. In these roles, he gained experience in embedded systems and software development, contributing to OATI's projects in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Caden studied Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2017 to 2021. His academic background laid the foundation for his technical skills, particularly in building data pipelines using Spark and Scala. He has over eight years of experience in diagnosing live break/fix solutions in the IT field, demonstrating his problem-solving capabilities.
Early Career at School District Of Altoona
Caden began his career in information technology as an Information Technology Student at the School District of Altoona from 2014 to 2017. This three-year experience provided him with foundational skills in IT support and technology integration within an educational setting, shaping his future career path in the tech industry.