Rico Taing

About Rico Taing

Big Data Cloud Solutions | Distributed Computing | AnalyticsI am a data engineer with over eight years of experience designing, developing, and deploying complex batch and streaming big data pipelines on AWS using Spark, Python, and SQL. In addition, I am experienced in building security compliant cloud infrastructure using Terraform and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Experienced in collaborating with stakeholders, analytics and reporting, and mentoring junior engineers.I am an analytical problem solver meticulously identifying root causes to implement solutions that prevent future issues. As a goal-oriented developer, I maintain a sharp focus on end user requirements, ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Above all, I have a passion for learning, constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to enhance my craft and contribute more effectively.Technology Stack: AWS (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, RDS, Redshift, Glue, CloudWatch), Apache (Spark, Hudi), Data Dog, dbt, GitHub, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Terraform. Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Terraform Associate 003, Tableau Desktop Certified Associate\"Nobody achieves anything great by being happy and cozy.\"- Alex Honnold (Free Solo)

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer

   Galileo

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Prior Lake High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2009 — 2013

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems and Finance

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Partnerships
• Home Theater
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Visual Basic
• Friendly Personality
• Retail
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Influencer Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Store Management
• Visual Merchandising
• Teamwork
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Systems Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Requirements Gathering