Michael Brandt

About Michael Brandt

Accomplished Data Engineering and Analytics (BI) Leader with deep expertise in data warehouse modernization, cloud transformation, big data, and AI/ML-driven analytics. Skilled in building scalable enterprise data platforms that power data-driven decision-making and e-commerce monetization for global companies. Recognized for leveraging advanced analytics to deliver consumer insights, strengthen predictive models, and improve key performance indicators. Adept at executive-level strategy and hands-on technical leadership, aligning data architecture, governance, and AI integration to deliver measurable business value.Key AchievementsDirected five enterprise data warehouse builds, migrating from on-premises to cloud platforms, and implemented open-source data architectures to reduce licensing costs.Improved data governance and quality, eliminating reconciliation inefficiencies and aligning BI dashboards across the enterprise.Expanded global data engineering teams 5X, scaling with organizational growth while fostering innovation and accountability.Championed continuous modernization of data platforms, integrating emerging technologies to enhance analytics and AI readiness.Core ExpertiseEnterprise Data Strategy & RoadmapsData Governance & ComplianceAI/Machine Learning IntegrationBig Data & Large-Scale DatabasesCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Data Architecture & EngineeringBusiness Intelligence & AnalyticsCross-Functional Team LeadershipData Monetization & OptimizationTechnical SkillsData Engineering & Big Data: Hadoop (HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Impala, Spark, Storm, Kafka, Flume, Sqoop, Oozie), Databricks, Data VirtualizationDatabases & Warehousing: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Teradata, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2/IBM, Druid, MongoDBBI & Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, MicroStrategy, Domo, Alteryx, Oracle BI, ExcelCloud & Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, Redshift, S3, ECS), GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow), Azure, Linux/UNIXIntegration & APIs: Informatica (IICS, MDM), dbt, REST/SOAP APIs, CI/CD pipelinesProgramming & Scripting: SQL, PL/SQL, Python, JavaScript, Shell Scripting, XML, HTMLCollaboration Tools: Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Agile/Scrum, Kanban

Experience

1. Director, Data Warehouse Federated Data

   Floridacommerce

   Jul 2024 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Acted as a strategic liaison between the State of Florida and IBM for the FL WINS Program, facilitating data integration for education and career planning tools.• Led the implementation of a federated data solution, enhancing access to labor market data for Floridians.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of the enterprise-wide data integration initiative.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems and Services

Skills

• Informatica
• Data Modeling
• Data Warehousing
• Database Design
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• Etl
• Olap
• Business Objects
• Data Architecture
• E-Commerce
• Analytics
• Data Integration
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Ssis
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Teradata
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Oracle
• Data Mining
• Databases
• Business Intelligence
• Sdlc