Sasha Risner

About Sasha Risner

I’m an enterprise data architect who loves solving and simplifying complex problems and making data truly useful for people who need it most. With a background spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and financial industries, I design secure, scalable, and practical solutions that connect the dots between technology and business strategy.I have a knack for seeing the big picture while sweating the details - from building data platforms in Azure and modeling with Kimball and Inmon approaches, to making sure governance and security aren’t afterthoughts. Over the years, I’ve worked hands-on with everything from SQL Server to Databricks, Synapse, Power Apps, and Power BI, always focusing on clear, reliable results that stand the test of time.One thing colleagues often say about me: I’m a systems thinker and a team player. I enjoy working with stakeholders at all levels, translating technical jargon into plans everyone can rally behind. I also believe in mentoring and sharing what I know so teams can grow and succeed long after the project is done.Core strengths- Designing modern, simplified data architectures in Azure - Building trusted BI solutions that actually answer the right questions - Balancing security, governance, and usability - Leading projects with clear communication and practical planning - Bringing curiosity, patience, and a sense of humor to complex challengesAt the end of the day, I’m driven by helping organizations turn data into insights - and insights into action. If you want to talk shop about data strategy, architecture, or making sense of messy data, feel free to connect.

Experience

1. Senior Enterprise Data Analyst

   HealthEquity

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Lead and support enterprise data architecture, including modeling, transformation, and pipeline implementation in databricks.Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex problems into data-driven solutions.Ensure data quality, governance, and self-service access to empower business users.Drive completion of data projects while following best practices in design, development, and testing.Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align data strategy with business goals.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Systems Technology (CPT)

  1996 — 2000

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  Graduate Certificate in Informatics, Health Information Systems Architecture

  2012 — 2012