Brendan Barsness
Solutions Architect @ Databricks
- Role
- Sr Solutions Architect at Databricks
- Location
- Norfolk, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brendan Barsness
I am a seasoned Data and Analytics Architect with a passion for building big data solutions that drive data-informed decision-making in the public sector. With customer-facing roles and a strong focus on technical expertise, I thrive in architecting and deploying production-level data solutions that support a wide range of use cases.Throughout my career, I have successfully guided organizations in modernizing their enterprise solutions, enabling them to harness the power of data and make strategic decisions with confidence. As a Data Lakehouse advocate, I have developed modern data stack solutions that provide a flexible and scalable foundation for advanced analytics while maintaining data integrity and governance.My expertise lies in developing technical roadmaps and architectural designs to meet the evolving needs of organizations. I have spearheaded multiple enterprise-wide data engineering and governance initiatives, enhancing data access, automation, security, and scalability. With a strong background in ETL/ELT, automation, and orchestration, I have streamlined data workflows and optimized data processing pipelines.Having played a key role in driving cloud migration and adoption, I understand the importance of leveraging cloud-based technologies to enable robust analytic workflows and product delivery. I have a proven track record of successfully implementing data solutions in Azure, AWS, and Databricks, utilizing best practices in cloud security and governance.My passion for data engineering extends beyond technical expertise. I am dedicated to being a trusted advisor and partner to my clients, ensuring their success by aligning their technical roadmap with their business goals. I thrive in customer-facing roles, providing guidance and support to solution architects and assisting in the custom design of proof of concept content and architectures.My certifications as an AWS, Azure, Databricks, and Data Science professional attest to my comprehensive knowledge and expertise in cloud-based solutions and big data technologies. I continuously strive to improve analytic workflows and drive innovation by staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
Experience
Sr Solutions Architect
May 2024 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US
Helping organizations tackle their toughest data, analytics, and AI challenges.
Education
Old Dominion University
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
Virginia Tech
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Minors: Economics, Sociology
Skills
- Integration
- Proposal Writing
- Software Development
- Python
- Earned Value Management
- Scikit-Learn
- Software Engineering
- Sdlc
- Requirements Management
- Object Oriented Design
- Process Improvement
- Technical Writing
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Design
- Analysis
- Github
- Java
- Engineering Management
- Sql
- Simulations
- C++
- Project Management
- Technical Leadership
- Configuration Management
- Distributed Systems
- Modeling and Simulation
- Data Analysis
- Git
- Requirements Analysis
- Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
- Testing
- Leadership
- System Architecture
- Javascript
- Agile Methodologies
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