Ian Paden
Data Architect / BI Specialist | Data Engineer | Python | Databricks | Snowflake | Spark | SQL | ETL | Data Pipelines | Data Factory | Visualization | Data Science | Computer Vision | Analytics | Machine Learning |
- Role
- Data Architect Bi Specialist at DataOps
- Location
- Bremerton, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ian Paden
Current Roles:Supports and optimizes cloud-based data solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory, driving efficiency and performance.Designs and implements cloud-based data warehouses and data lake architectures with Azure Fabric Onelake and Synapse Analytics, enabling large-scale analytics and machine learning workflows.Develops and maintains data products such as advanced analytics models, ETL pipelines and real-time data pipelines.Works closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project goals, and independently build enterprise-level data solutions.Technical Skills:Azure Technologies: Expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, Fabric Onelake, and Power BI for data management and analytics.Data Product Development: Creates enterprise level architecture using Python, Pyspark and Jupyter Notebooks.SQL Expertise: Advanced proficiency in writing complex SQL queries for data transformation, manipulation, and analytics.Data Pipelines & ETL: Experienced in building and deploying ETL solutions with Python, PySpark, and SQL, leveraging Azure Data Factory.Cloud Data Architecture: Strong background in designing data lakes and data warehouses with Azure Blob Storage and Azure Fabric Onelake for scalable and secure data storage.Machine Learning: Experience with Azure Machine Learning for predictive analytics and integrating models into data pipelines.API Integration: Proficient in ingesting and transforming data from APIs into cloud-based storage, including Azure Blob Storage and ADLS Gen 2.Version Control & Automation: Familiar with Git and Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automating the deployment of data solutions.Architecture Design: Skilled in evaluating design trade-offs for data pipelines and ingestion processes to balance cost, scalability, and performance.Soft Skills:Scalable Solutions Delivery: Proven ability to build reliable, high-performance data solutions quickly in cloud environments under tight deadlines.Independent Problem Solving: Demonstrated success in resolving technical blockers and achieving project goals with minimal direction.Proactive Innovator: Leverages technical expertise to suggest creative solutions, driving business improvements and efficiency.Effective Communicator: Leads client discussions, understands their needs, and builds actionable technical requirements for projects.Agile Leadership: Experienced in leading scrum ceremonies, mentoring teams, and ensuring successful project delivery in Agile environments.
Experience
Data Architect Bi Specialist
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Mathematics
1999 — 2004
City University of Seattle
Master's degree, Educational/Instructional Technology
2004 — 2006
University of Washington
Master of Science - MS, Computational and Applied Mathematics
2018 — 2020
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