Thomas Heisel
About Thomas Heisel
Thomas Heisel is a Senior Solutions Engineer at AtScale, with a background in Management Information Systems and an MBA from The University of New Mexico. He has over a decade of experience in big data and cloud data platforms, having previously worked at Sandia National Laboratories in various engineering roles.
Current Role at AtScale
Thomas Heisel serves as a Senior Solutions Engineer at AtScale, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging his expertise in cloud data platforms to enhance business intelligence solutions. His responsibilities include collaborating with clients to implement data strategies that improve performance and efficiency. Heisel's extensive background in big data and self-service BI supports his contributions to AtScale's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Thomas Heisel worked at Sandia National Laboratories from 2011 to 2022, where he held several key positions. He began as a Graduate Intern from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as Senior Software Systems Engineer from 2013 to 2018. He then served as Principal Solutions Architect from 2018 to 2022. His tenure at Sandia involved significant contributions to software systems and solutions architecture, enhancing operational capabilities.
Education and Qualifications
Thomas Heisel earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from The University of New Mexico. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and business intelligence. Heisel also holds multiple professional certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, Snowflake SnowPro, and Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) through The Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI).
Technical Expertise in Cloud Data Platforms
Thomas Heisel possesses hands-on expertise with various cloud data platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, and Google BigQuery. His technical skills extend to major business intelligence reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, Looker, and Python Workbooks. With over a decade of experience in big data, he specializes in enabling self-service business intelligence and driving performance improvements.