Michael Sanders
About Michael Sanders
Michael Sanders is a Data Platform Manager at Elation Health, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in data engineering and management, having held various roles at companies such as Maven Wave Partners, Wayfair, and Zynga.
Work at Elation Health
Michael Sanders serves as the Data Platform Manager at Elation Health since 2022. In this role, he manages a team of five data and analytics engineers, offering technical guidance and troubleshooting support for ongoing projects. He collaborates with senior leaders to identify and address high-impact data needs for both internal stakeholders and external customers. Michael has also developed a comprehensive set of reports to evaluate team performance and the cost efficiency of Elation's data tools, identifying areas for potential efficiency improvements.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his current position, Michael Sanders held various roles in data engineering and management. He worked at Maven Wave Partners as Data Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Before that, he was the Manager of Data Solutions at Wayfair from 2019 to 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. His experience also includes positions at Qbiz Inc. and Lookout as a Data Engineer, and he has worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Zynga and SEGA Networks Inc.
Education and Expertise
Michael Sanders studied at Boston College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing/Marketing Management from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at General Assembly, achieving a certification in Data Science in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data management and engineering, enabling him to implement processes that enhance team productivity and ensure high-quality delivery.
Achievements in Data Management
Throughout his career, Michael Sanders has successfully planned and executed the migration of three separate data warehouses using AWS Redshift into a single unified data warehouse within Snowflake. He has implemented a Kanban process to enhance team productivity, which includes regular refinement meetings and daily stand-ups. These initiatives demonstrate his ability to improve operational efficiency and team performance in data management.