Shelton Lyda
About Shelton Lyda
Shelton Lyda is a Senior Data Integration Engineer at SchooLinks, where he has worked since 2022. With over nine years of experience in ETL processes, he specializes in developing scalable and efficient data integration solutions across both Linux and Windows environments.
Work at SchooLinks
Shelton Lyda has been employed at SchooLinks as a Senior Data Integration Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing data integration solutions. His work focuses on ensuring that the code he delivers meets time requirements, maintains backwards compatibility, and is scalable. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in ETL processes to enhance the company's data integration capabilities.
Previous Experience at Blackboard K-12
Before joining SchooLinks, Shelton Lyda held multiple positions at Blackboard K-12. He served as a Principal Technical Consultant for five months in 2022. Prior to that, he worked as a Data Integration Engineer I from 2016 to 2022 and as a Data Integration Specialist II from 2013 to 2016, accumulating a total of nine years of experience in various data integration roles within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Shelton Lyda studied Computer Science at Longwood University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2007 to 2012. He also completed his secondary education at Matoaca High School, focusing on Technology and Music Concentration from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in ETL processes and data integration methodologies.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
Shelton Lyda has over nine years of experience in ETL processes, including designing, coding, testing, and implementing data integration frameworks. He works in both Linux and Windows environments, delivering optimized and efficient code. His focus includes ensuring that his code is scalable and meets the necessary time requirements while maintaining backwards compatibility.
Internship Experience at Computer Sciences Corporation
Shelton Lyda began his professional career as an Intern Programmer at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) from 2007 to 2009. This two-year internship provided him with foundational programming experience and exposure to the technology industry, which contributed to his later roles in data integration.