Rick Zakharov
Director of Data Engineering @Freddie Mac
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Data Engineering @Freddie Mac
McLean, VA, US
Freddie Data Platform is a cloud-native AWS data lake ingesting over 6PB of data from hundreds of sources to be stored, optimized and consumed from the lake.• Directed 28 engineers engineering strategy for a cloud-native data platform, leveraging AWS to ingest thousands of data sources into the lake.• Aligned engineering strategy with business goals while following strict compliance oversight.Implemented vulnerability management practices, cutting remediation time 80%(from 6+ months to <30 days), enhancing security for the data platform.• Lead modernization of a Hadoop platform moving the workloads into the lake resulting in $10M/year cost savings.• Improved COTS tools deployment times 10x using automation.Proficiencies: 4 teams, 28 direct reports, matrix organization, AWS, automation tools.
EDUCATION
South Russian State Technical University (Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute)
Masters's degree in Electrical Engineering. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT RICK ZAKHAROV
As the Director of Data Engineering at Freddie Mac, I lead a team of talented engineers in delivering innovative solutions that enhance data quality and efficiency. With over 30 years of experience in software development, I have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and driving business growth.I am passionate about helping organizations to achieve their goals by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I hold a Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science.
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