Albert Alana
About Albert Alana
Albert Alana serves as the Integration Manager for Digital Enterprise at Urban Institute, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in system integration, managing projects involving Workday, Jamis Prime, and Salesforce.
Work at Urban Institute
Albert Alana has been serving as the Integration Manager, Digital Enterprise at Urban Institute since 2019. In this role, he manages integration projects that involve various platforms, including Workday, Jamis Prime, and Salesforce. His work focuses on utilizing Talend, a platform based on Java and Apache Camel, to facilitate these integrations. Alana oversees the integration of systems such as Active Directory, MS SQL Database, and Employee Directory, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality across the organization.
Previous Roles at Urban Institute
Prior to his current position, Albert Alana held multiple roles at Urban Institute. He worked as a Senior Integration Systems Engineer from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to the development and implementation of integration solutions. Before that, he served as a Senior Administrator for User Systems and Applications from 1999 to 2016. His extensive experience at Urban Institute spans over two decades, reflecting his deep understanding of the organization's systems and processes.
Technical Expertise in System Integration
Albert Alana possesses significant technical expertise in system integration. He employs microservices, web services, and APIs to enhance the integration capabilities at Urban Institute. His proficiency in using Talend for integration projects allows for efficient data management and system interoperability. Alana's work ensures that various applications and systems within the organization communicate effectively, supporting operational efficiency.
Integration Projects and Technologies
In his role as Integration Manager, Albert Alana manages several key integration projects that involve popular enterprise technologies. He works with platforms such as Workday, Jamis Prime, and Salesforce, focusing on their integration through Talend. His oversight includes the integration of essential systems like Active Directory and MS SQL Database, which are critical for managing user access and data storage within Urban Institute.