Alyssa Nycum

About Alyssa Nycum

As a former Zoo Keeper turned Data Engineer, I\'ve always been a natural problem-solver driven by data. When working with animals, you have to have superior attention to detail to be able to notice even the slightest change in their behavior. This enabled me to find a familiar home in the data engineering world utilizing my analytical mind to integrate, investigate, and automate data. My ability to adapt and think creatively combined with my SQL skills has helped me in resolving complex data issues. I also have experience designing, implementing, and supporting data pipelines and building internal tools to automate daily tasks using dbt, Bash and Python scripting, and Airflow for orchestration.

Experience

1. Senior Data Engineer

   Niche

   Mar 2026 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Animal Behavior

  2008 — 2012

• Nashville Software School

  Full Stack Software Development

  2020 — 2020

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Youth Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Education
• Team Leadership
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Research
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Team Building
• Organization Skills
• Record Keeping
• Critical Thinking
• Event Planning
• Public Inquiries
• Time Management
• Scheduling
• Office Equipment Operation
• Product Promotion
• Retail
• Program Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Social Media Advertising
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Product Ordering