April Weiland
About April Weiland
April Weiland is an Engineering Manager specializing in Data Architecture at Pie Insurance, with over 15 years of experience in data-related projects. She is proficient in various business intelligence tools and has a strong background in team building and technical communication.
Current Role at Pie Insurance
April Weiland serves as the Engineering Manager for Data Architecture at Pie Insurance. She has held this position since 2023, working remotely from San Francisco, California. In this role, she focuses on leading data architecture initiatives and managing engineering processes to enhance data product delivery.
Previous Work Experience
April Weiland has a diverse work history spanning over 15 years in data architecture and related fields. Prior to her current role, she worked at Unity Technologies as Lead for Master Data Management in Enterprise Applications from 2019 to 2023. She also held the position of Senior Manager for Database Marketing at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. from 2010 to 2016, and served as Director of Data Products, Strategy and Analytics at Tailored Brands, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
April Weiland earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Her educational background supports her expertise in data architecture, integration, and engineering. She is proficient in business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Google Data Studio, and Microstrategy, and has a strong ability to translate technical concepts into strategic business language.
Technical Skills and Tools
April Weiland possesses extensive technical skills in data architecture and integration. She has experience with API development, specifically RESTful APIs, and is skilled in using ETL tools like Ab Initio, Informatica, and Pentaho Kettle. Additionally, she utilizes orchestration tools like Airflow for data processes and works with various relational databases, including BigQuery, Snowflake, and Oracle.
Leadership and Team Building
April Weiland has a strong passion for building high-performing teams to deliver data products. Her leadership experience includes managing teams and driving initiatives that enhance data governance, migration, and analysis. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and effective communication within her teams to achieve project goals.