Dakota Murdock

About Dakota Murdock

You know your business and your industry. You know what needs to happen for it to be successful.Unfortunately, the data to drive action and measure performance is isolated across different software systems. The systems don\'t talk to each other. They\'re owned by different groups with different priorities.That\'s the problem I solve. I scope out what you\'re currently working with, assess the gaps, and design the architecture to get that data into a unified environment. I implement the infrastructure, build the pipelines, and deliver a single source of truth that your organization can rely on to make business decisions.I didn\'t start on the IT side of the business. I started my career running operations and experienced firsthand the frustration of working with IT systems that don\'t deliver what you need. That experience drove me to become the person who could fix it. Since then, I\'ve implemented solutions across energy, healthcare, government, consumer products & services, transportation, and real estate that have driven measurable business impact. I\'ve backed this practical experience with a Masters in Computer Science from Vanderbilt and certifications from leading data platforms and cloud providers to ensure every solution is built on a solid technical foundation.

Experience

1. Data Architect - Consultant

   InterWorks

   Jan 2026 — Present · TX, US

   I architect data solutions for clients across industries including healthcare, finance, transportation, consumer products & services, and real estate. I configure secure cloud infrastructure and create automated governance frameworks. I design and implement data architectures including medallion patterns, implement data ingestion pipelines, build dimensional models and analytical views, and modernize legacy systems into production platforms using Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, Azure, and AWS.I also contribute to solution scoping for new engagements, provide production support, mentor junior engineers, and serve on the recruiting team.

Education

• Vanderbilt University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

• Oklahoma State University

  Computer Science