Danielle S.
About Danielle S.
Danielle S. is a Senior Solution Engineer at Talend with a diverse background in data engineering and integration. She has held various roles in organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Auth0, and Summit Materials, contributing her expertise in technical solutions and customer engagement.
Current Role at Talend
Danielle S. serves as a Senior Solution Engineer at Talend, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on delivering workshops and proof of concepts to assist clients in making informed technical selections. Danielle develops custom demos and sample solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs. She acts as a liaison between sales, support, and product teams to ensure alignment of products with customer requirements. Her contributions enhance the overall customer experience and facilitate effective communication across departments.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Danielle S. has extensive experience in data engineering and analytics. She worked as an Analytics Engineer II at Auth0 from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to data analysis and reporting. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Integration Engineer at Summit Materials for one year, from 2020 to 2021. Danielle also held the position of Associate IT Engineer in Applications - ETL Development at Kaiser Permanente from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on ETL processes. Her career began at Altitude Digital, where she worked as a Data Platform Technician and Quality Assurance Engineer.
Education and Academic Background
Danielle S. earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puget Sound, where she studied Physics and Science, Technology, and Society. Her academic tenure lasted from 2006 to 2011, during which she developed a strong foundation in scientific principles and technological applications. This educational background supports her expertise in data engineering and analytics.
Professional Development and Expertise
At Talend, Danielle S. has demonstrated her expertise by participating in various professional development initiatives. She has served as an expert at internal bootcamps and has contributed to events such as Talend Connect, AWS Immersion Day, and Educause Webinars. These activities showcase her commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the industry.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Danielle S. began her career in data management and support roles. She worked at the Washington State Department of Commerce as a Weatherization Information Data System Help Desk and later as a Weatherization Data Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. She also served as a Data Manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment from 2016 to 2017. These early roles provided her with a diverse skill set and experience in managing data systems and supporting technical operations.