Adam Saville
Financial Compliance - Principal Data Engineer @Slalom
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Compliance - Principal Data Engineer @Slalom
Manchester, GB
Working with a Financial Compliance company to implement a Databricks based data platform. Initially creating a proof of concept to demonstrate Databricks\' capabilities for modern data engineering workflows and how it could transform their data processing efficiency, scalability, and analytics capabilities. Following successful POC validation, I took ownership of productionising the solution, transforming prototype code into enterprise-grade data pipelines whilst simultaneously up-skilling engineering teams to ensure sustainable long-term platform ownership.Business Deliverables- Creation of a production-ready Databricks environment integrated with Snowflake data platform- Enabling scalable, cloud-native data engineering practices to support business growth- Established foundation for advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities- Built internal engineering capability to maintain and evolve the platform independentlyPersonal Deliverables- Architected and implemented production-grade Databricks workspace with security, governance, and CI/CD best practices- Refactored POC code into maintainable, scalable data pipelines following software engineering principles- Created reusable frameworks and patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration- Developed comprehensive documentation and runbooks for platform operations- Conducted pair programming sessions with client engineers to transfer knowledge and build confidence- Mentored engineering staff through code reviews and architectural guidance, building team capability for independent delivery
EDUCATION
University of Liverpool
Bachelor's degree, History
ABOUT ADAM SAVILLE
At Slalom, I am proud to advance to the role of Principal, where I continue to drive exceptional strategic transformation through the implementation of innovative digital backbones and advanced data analytics platforms. Building on my expertise in Snowflake Cloud and AWS, I have led the development of ETL pipelines that significantly reduce processing times, enabling near-real-time data access and empowering business users with timely insights.In this role, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a culture of growth. I actively mentor and contribute to cross-market training initiatives, sharing my expertise to grow the capabilities of our teams and the organization as a whole. My approach is characterized by a dedication to optimizing data pipelines and processes, supported by certifications in AWS, Snowflake, and Matillion. This commitment has been recognized through multiple awards for exemplary contributions to both my team and the broader business.As I continue to grow with Slalom, I am inspired by our core values: Deliver Exceptionally, Grow Expertise, Grow Slalom, and Lead. I look forward to leveraging these principles to drive innovation, achieve meaningful results, and lead our teams towards new heights of success.
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