Johanna Lang
About Johanna Lang
Johanna Lang is a Data Engineer at ThoughtWorks, specializing in federated data governance and self-service infrastructure. She has a background in software development and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Johanna Lang has been working at ThoughtWorks as a Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on implementing federated data governance and self-service infrastructure within a distributed data platform architecture, known as 'Data Mesh'. Her expertise in data flow and orchestration contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of data management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Johanna Lang has held multiple positions at ThoughtWorks prior to her current role. She worked as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2019 and transitioned to an Infrastrukturingenieur role for six months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Data Engineer from 2020 to 2021. This diverse experience within the company has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of various technical aspects and team dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Johanna Lang studied at Freie Universität Berlin, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy from 2011 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Sciences and Philosophy from Universität Leipzig, completed from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background complements her technical skills, particularly in data engineering, where she has over a year of experience and has specialized in DevOps and data governance.
Work Experience in Berlin
Before her tenure at ThoughtWorks, Johanna Lang worked at Rails Girls Summer of Code as a Software Developer for two months in 2016. She also served as an Akademischer Tutor at C.V.-Starr Middlebury School in Germany from 2014 to 2015. These positions contributed to her development as a software professional and provided her with valuable experience in collaborative environments.
Technical Skills and Tools
Johanna Lang utilizes a diverse tech stack in her work, including Python, Collibra, Terraform, AWS S3 + Glue, Airflow, GitLab, and Docker. Her proficiency with these tools enhances her capability in data engineering, particularly in managing data workflows and infrastructure, which are critical for modern data-driven organizations.