Richard Foster
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Award-winning GIS specialist turned data engineer with expertise in Azure and AWS services, SQL, Python, Docker, and more. Seeking a data-driven role to apply engineering skills and deliver data solutions. US citizen currently living in Canada.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Pipeline Developer
Arcurve
01.2022 - Current
- Leveraged Azure services (ADF, Databricks, Synapse) to design scalable ETL pipelines
- Automated processes with Python scripting and Databricks notebooks
- Led dimensional modeling efforts and maintained data warehouse
- Developed SQL queries and implemented DAX and C# code for metrics.
DATA ENGINEER
PrecisionHawk
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Utilized AWS services (S3, SQS, Lambda, EC2) to design ETL pipelines
- Automated tasks through Python scripting and Docker containerization
- Executed PostgreSQL queries for database operations
DATA ANALYST
PrecisionHawk
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Utilized QGIS and machine learning to catalog utility poles
- Enhanced workflows with Python scripting
- Trained machine learning models for equipment identification
GIS ANALYST
North Carolina Central University
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Created professional food security maps using network analysis tools
- Identified and managed open source business and population data
- Documented workflows for data validity
METADATA MANAGER
North Carolina Central University
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Automated metadata management using Python scripts for NC DOT projects
- Led workshops and tutorials on metadata best practices
- Participated in GIS conferences
Education
Master of Science - Earth Sciences (Focus On GIS/Machine Learning)
North Carolina Central University
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems - Geospatial Management
North Carolina Central University
12.2019
Skills
- Azure (Databricks, PySpark, Synapse, Data Factory)
- AWS (S3, SQS, Lambda, EC2)
- SQL Server, PowerBI, DAX
- Python, Docker, C#
- Dimensional Modeling
- Git, Agile
- Machine Learning
- GIS Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, MicroStation CAD, Lidar
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Data Pipeline Developer
Arcurve
01.2022 - Current
DATA ENGINEER
PrecisionHawk
05.2021 - 11.2021
DATA ANALYST
PrecisionHawk
02.2020 - 05.2021
GIS ANALYST
North Carolina Central University
01.2019 - 02.2021
METADATA MANAGER
North Carolina Central University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Earth Sciences (Focus On GIS/Machine Learning)
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems - Geospatial Management
North Carolina Central University
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