Daniel Smith

About Daniel Smith

As a seasoned data engineering leader, I specialize in driving data-driven strategies and…

Experience

1. Director of Data Engineering Principal Data Engineer

   Druva

   Aug 2022 — Present

   I lead with passion and expertise, driving the strategic direction of our data infrastructure and analytics applications. Building upon my successful tenure as a Principal Data Engineer, I have embraced a more expansive leadership role, overseeing cross-team collaboration, data application development, roadmap planning, and direct report career planning. Collaboration remains at the core of my approach, as I foster strong partnerships between our data engineering and analytics engineering teams. Together, we unleash the full potential of data-driven solutions, creating a seamless ecosystem that empowers our organization with actionable insights. In my capacity as a data application builder, I spearhead the development of innovative solutions that enhance data accessibility and usability. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, I ensure our applications deliver real-time data insights that catalyze business growth and informed decision-making. Roadmap planning and prioritization are critical elements of my leadership. Guided by a deep understanding of our organization\'s strategic objectives, I develop comprehensive roadmaps that align data engineering and analytics engineering efforts with overall business goals. This targeted approach maximizes efficiency, accelerates progress, and ensures the successful delivery of transformative projects. Investing in the growth and success of our team members remains close to my heart. I prioritize direct report career planning, providing mentorship and personalized development plans that empower individuals to thrive in their roles and achieve their professional aspirations. With a broadened scope, I now manage both the data engineering and analytics engineering teams. This dynamic responsibility allows me to foster synergy between the teams, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Education

• Truman State University

  Bachelor's degree, Mathematics

  2002 — 2005

• Truman State University

  Master's degree, Mathematics, Education, Statistics

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Javascript
• Technical Support
• Help Desk Support
• Relational Databases
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Database Design
• Project Management
• Reporting & Analysis
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Management
• Database Modeling
• Html
• Sql
• Xml
• Software Development
• Java
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Training
• Mathematics Education
• Javascript Libraries
• Software Documentation
• Customer Service
• User Interface Design
• Mysql
• Team Leadership