Stephen Strnad
About Stephen Strnad
Stephen Strnad is a Sr. Data Engineering Manager at Civitas Learning, with nearly a decade of experience in data engineering and management roles. His diverse background includes positions in sales and data engineering, demonstrating a blend of technical and customer-facing skills.
Work at Civitas Learning
Stephen Strnad currently serves as the Sr. Data Engineering Manager at Civitas Learning, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Data Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2024 and as a Sr. Data Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Civitas Learning began in 2018 when he joined as a Data Engineer. Throughout his time at the company, he has contributed to various data engineering projects and initiatives, leveraging his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Strnad has a strong educational background in data science and economics. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He further enhanced his skills by obtaining a Certificate in Data Science from Galvanize Inc. between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, he has pursued courses in Python, SQL, Algorithms, and Statistics through Coursera in 2017. His educational foundation supports his nearly decade-long experience in data engineering and management.
Background
Stephen Strnad's professional journey began with roles in sales, including positions as an Account Executive at Ricoh Americas Corporation and Conversica. He worked at Ricoh from 2012 to 2014 and at Conversica from 2014 to 2016. He also served as an Account Executive at TrendKite for eight months in 2016 and as a Branch Manager at College Works Painting in 2010. This diverse background showcases his ability to blend technical and customer-facing skills effectively.
Achievements
Stephen Strnad has demonstrated a proven ability to adapt and learn quickly in rapidly changing environments. This adaptability has been a key factor in delivering quality results for customers throughout his career. His extensive experience in both sales and data engineering roles highlights his versatility and capability in managing complex projects and teams.