Zedd Akbar

About Zedd Akbar

Although acquiring a financial background, I landed in school where I learned the advanced and future technology of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.Machine Learning- Supervised, Unsupervised, Reinforcement Learning, Creating Data Models to be used for large DatasetArtificial Intelligence- Deep Learning, TensorFlowEagerness to learn from the beginning made me enthusiastic about learning Data Engineer role and their descriptionProgramming Language (Strong)-SQL, Python, and ScalaData Engineer Tools- HDFS, Hive, HBase, Pig, Sqoop, Flume, Zookeeper, Airflow, Kafka, Mongo DB, Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, HBase, ImpalaCloud Technologies- AWS, Azure, and GCPMy goal is to become a professional Data Engineer acquiring more certifications from SAS or in depth learning in the field of Artificial Intelligence which can automate much more tools that could ease the use of the business and lifestyle.

Experience

1. Principal Data Engineer

   Turner Construction Company

   Dec 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Spearhead enterprise-scale data initiatives delivering measurable business impactLead cross-functional programs to design and deploy lakehouse architectures, enabling high-dollar value project insights, cost optimization, and real-time decision-making across construction portfolios.⁜Drive data platform strategy aligned with AI and advanced analyticsArchitect and operationalize high-quality, AI-ready datasets that accelerate machine learning use cases such as predictive cost modeling, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization.⁜Own delivery of high-throughput, production-grade data pipelinesOversee development of scalable batch and streaming solutions, processing records with defined SLAs, improving data availability, and reducing latency for critical business operations.⁜Establish enterprise data governance, quality, and compliance frameworksImplement standardized controls for data lineage, accuracy, and security, resulting in improved auditability, reduced data incidents, and increased trust in executive reporting.⁜Lead, mentor, and influence technical direction across teamsGuide senior engineers and collaborate with AI, analytics, and business stakeholders to align roadmap priorities, accelerate delivery timelines, and elevate overall data maturity.

Education

• West Texas A&M University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Lone Star College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Accounting and Finance

  2013 — 2014

• Flatiron School

  Data Scientist, Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Skills

• Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork
• Banking
• Retail Banking
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• English
• Financial Accounting
• Microsoft Word
• Accounting
• Project Management
• Customer Service