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Michael DC Bowen

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Senior Data Engineer and Architect with 25+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data warehouse & olap platforms. Expertise in cloud-native architectures and advanced analytics. Skilled in bridging the gap between engineering and business strategy to drive data-driven decision-making. Proficient in building scalable data infrastructures, and optimizing database performance. Practice leader in big data and data governance.

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Programming Languages

  • Expert: SQL, Ruby
  • Proficient: Python, Shell Scripting
  • Studying: Rust, ChatDev

Big Data & Cloud Technologies

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Redshift, S3, ECS, DynamoDB, Cloudwatch)
  • Google Cloud (BigQuery)
  • Azure (Synapse, PowerBI /MS Fabric )
  • Data Engineering: PySpark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt
  • Storage Solutions: Iceberg, Parquet, ORC

Database Technologies

  • Relational Databases: PostgreSQL, Vertica, SQL Server, Oracle
  • OLAP Databases: Essbase, DuckDB
  • NoSQL Databases: DynamoDB

Data Governance & Security

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • GDPR & CCPA Compliance
  • SOX Compliance

DevOps & Infrastructure

  • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Podman, Terraform
  • CI/CD Pipelines: GitHub Actions

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

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Data Architect | Darwin Analytics (Stealth) | Phoenix, AZ | 2024

  • Wrote data design spec & prototypes for next-gen SAP cloud integration w/ GBQ, PowerBI
  • Prototyped for performance evaluation combinations of pipelines using Estuary, Cube.dev, Metabase, WebMethods

Solutions Architect | OpenText Vertica | Waterloo, ON | 2021-2024

  • Developed custom demos integrating Kafka, Debezium, Vertica
  • Led transition team for major customer projects.
  • Organized forward engineering & presales engagements for Western States.

Data Engineer & Practice Lead | Full360 Inc | Cornelius, SC | 2011-2021

  • Led the migration of legacy on-prem databases (Oracle, Teradata) to Vertica, reducing costs, increasing observability, improving performance.
  • Built high-performance ELT producers & consumers handling near-realtime data workloads using ECS.
  • Designed enterprise-wide data architectures, integrating Oracle Essbase and Vertica for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Developed observability automation framework decreasing downtime using Consul.
  • Spearheaded data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27000.

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Selected Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • AWS re:Invent – “TheCUBE”
  • ODTUG – “Open Source tools for data pipelines”
  • Hyperion Solutions - “500 Concurrent Models on HP Superdome”

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BS, Computer Science | CSU Northridge

References Available upon Request.