Andy Appel

About Andy Appel

Performance-driven M.B.A. Senior AI Data Engineer / Data Scientist with a proven record of success in data migration, data engineering, data warehouse architecture, advanced analytics, database administration, and AI-driven product development. I am skilled at designing and deploying scalable data solutions that power business growth and innovation. Recognized for delivering high-impact projects ahead of schedule through collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Adept at bridging business strategy with deep technical expertise to deliver actionable insights and transformative technology solutions. Seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Data Scientist role at a global organization focused on AI innovation and next-generation data platforms, where I can continue driving measurable results and advancing enterprise data capabilities.

Experience

1. Senior Ai Data Engineer

   Comfort Systems USA

   Jun 2023 — Present · Lake Oswego, OR, US

   Design, develop, and maintain complex ETL pipelines, databases, data transformations, and API integrations using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Python, Azure Data Lake, Spark, Azure DevOps, and Boomi.•Built Python notebooks leveraging NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and PySpark for data analysis, model training, and feature engineering.•Created complex SQL functions, procedures, tables, views, and other database objects, optimizing analytical performance and supporting ML model consumption.•Integrated 14 companies’ ERP systems with Workdays SOAP and REST API in Azure Data Lake and Boomi, enabling unified financial and HR analytics across subsidiaries.•Migrated 43 companies’ benefits systems into Workday, coordinating complex data mapping, transformation, and validation across HR, payroll, and finance datasets.•Leveraged NLP in Azure to extract and analyze insights from unstructured data sources, enhancing internal reporting and decision-making.

Education

• Portland State University

  Bachelors of Science, Molecular/Micro Biology, Chemistry

• Udacity

  Data Analyst Nanodegree

  2018 — 2018

• Udacity

  Programming for Data Science Nanodegree

  2018 — 2018

• Portland State University - School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Ssis
• Financial Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Forecasting
• Analytics
• Project Planning
• Spotfire
• Ms Office Suite
• Integration
• Vendor Management
• Business Intelligence
• Marketing
• Data Privacy
• Databases
• Solution Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Epic Systems
• Finance
• Mergers
• Etl
• Enterprise Software
• Ssrs
• Financial Modeling
• Technical Support
• Business Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Requirements Gathering
• Change Management
• Campaign Management
• Data Warehousing
• Analysis
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Office
• Campaign Development
• Project Management
• Software Documentation
• System Administration
• Analytical Skills