Sam Odongo
About Sam Odongo
Sam Odongo is a Data Engineer with extensive experience in developing data warehouses and real-time data pipelines. He has worked for various companies in Kenya and the United States, and holds a BSc in Telecommunication and Information Engineering from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
Current Role at Turing
Sam Odongo currently works as a Data Engineer at Turing, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Nairobi County, Kenya. In this role, he focuses on designing and automating real-time streaming data pipelines, leveraging his extensive experience in data engineering.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his role at Turing, Sam Odongo worked at E Basket Services Limited as a Data Engineer from 2021 to 2023. He also held positions at NCBA Group as a Data Centre Officer from 2015 to 2017 and at Kenya Breweries Limited as a Compliance Data Analyst from 2017 to 2018. His experience spans various aspects of data management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Sam Odongo studied Telecommunication and Information Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2009 to 2014. He further enhanced his skills by completing a Data Science program at Moringa School in 2022. His expertise includes using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks for data integration and ETL processes.
Work at Upwork Experts
Since 2020, Sam Odongo has been working as a Data Expert at Upwork Experts, specializing in data science, data engineering, and machine learning. His role involves applying his skills to various projects, contributing to the development of data-driven solutions in the United States.
Business Development and Analytics Experience
Sam has experience in business development and analytics, having worked at Lori as an Account Manager and Business Intelligence Analyst from 2019 to 2020. This role complemented his technical skills with a focus on business strategy and data analysis.