Jonie Gordon
About Jonie Gordon
Jonie Gordon is a Senior Data Engineer at Unite Us, where she specializes in designing self-service data tools and optimizing database performance. She holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Electronics from the University of West Indies.
Work at Unite Us
Jonie Gordon currently serves as a Senior Data Engineer at Unite Us, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing data solutions that support the organization's mission. Her work involves utilizing various technologies to enhance data accessibility and usability for stakeholders. Gordon operates remotely from New York, contributing to the company's data engineering efforts.
Education and Expertise
Jonie Gordon earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from the Florida Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Electronics from the University of West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in data engineering.
Background
Before joining Unite Us, Jonie Gordon worked at NYC Health + Hospitals in various roles. She served as a Financial Analyst and SQL DBA from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as Senior Database Manager from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in database management and data analysis, contributing to her expertise in data engineering.
Technical Skills and Projects
Jonie Gordon has designed and built self-service data download tools using a range of technologies, including DBT, Django, Flask, Javascript, Postgres, Docker, and Python. She has also conducted performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries within Snowflake, Postgres, and Redshift, which improved database performance. Additionally, she played a key role in architecting solutions within Snowflake to enhance data warehousing capabilities.
Contributions to Knowledge Sharing
Jonie Gordon actively participates in knowledge-sharing sessions and documentation efforts within her team. She promotes a culture of continuous learning among her colleagues in data engineering, ensuring that best practices and insights are shared effectively. This commitment to knowledge sharing enhances team collaboration and professional development.