Jason Rich
About Jason Rich
Jason Rich is the Director of Data Engineering at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in finance and economics, with extensive experience in data engineering and management, including expertise in NoSQL databases and cloud-based data solutions.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Jason Rich serves as the Director of Data Engineering at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in NoSQL databases to optimize data storage solutions. He has integrated continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline data management processes, enhancing the efficiency of data engineering tasks.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Red Ventures, Jason Rich worked at PRA Group as the Assistant Vice President of Data Engineering from 2013 to 2021. During his tenure, he utilized Docker and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment. He also contributed to various data visualization projects using Superset, which improved data insights for the organization.
Educational Background
Jason Rich earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Virginia Wesleyan University, studying from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at Old Dominion University, where he studied Economics from 2011 to 2013. In 2016, he attended the University of Virginia, focusing on Knowledge Continuum and Management of IT for 11 months.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jason Rich possesses a range of technical skills in data engineering. He has developed machine learning models using R and Python to enhance data processing capabilities. He has also implemented data pipeline architecture utilizing Google Cloud Platform tools, such as Google Data Flow and Big Query. Additionally, he has leveraged Apache Airflow for orchestrating complex data workflows and utilized Kubernetes for managing containerized applications.
Military Service
Jason Rich served in the US Navy from 1999 to 2012 for 13 years. His military experience has contributed to his strong leadership and problem-solving skills, which he has applied throughout his career in data engineering.