Sawyer Lloyd

About Sawyer Lloyd

As an accomplished Analytics Engineer, I specialize in designing and building robust data infrastructures that enable organizations to fully leverage the power of their data. My work blends data engineering, semantic modeling, and AI-driven analytics to create scalable systems that drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.My expertise includes- AI & Assistant Integration: Building intelligent data interfaces using the OpenAI Assistants API, Claude, and other large language models to deliver conversational access to analytics. This includes integrating text-to-SQL pipelines, Looker-powered assistants, and AI-driven reporting systems for finance and operations- Automation & Tooling: Crafting adaptive, low-latency data and AI tools that streamline decision workflows, improve reliability, and reduce time-to-insight- Data Modeling & Semantic Layer Design: Architecting accurate, consistent, and well-structured data models that empower business teams with trusted insights across tools and domains- Self-Service Analytics Enablement: Developing intuitive, governed self-service environments that democratize access to data and foster a culture of data fluency- Headless BI Solutions: Implementing flexible, headless analytics frameworks that decouple data logic from visualization, enabling reuse and scalability across platforms.I’m passionate about transforming complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence and pioneering the intersection of analytics engineering and applied AI. I thrive in environments where innovation, collaboration, and technical rigor meet to redefine what’s possible with data.

Experience

1. Senior Analytics Engineer

   Netflix

   Sep 2023 — Present · US

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Managerial Economics

  2013 — 2017