Shan Newton

About Shan Newton

Currently modernizing legacy data ecosystems for Google, as a data developer lead at RedCloud Consulting (Staff Aug / XWF). Building tools, solutions, data pipelines, and dashboards with hundreds to thousands of end-users per month. Upskilling on Tableflow architecture (Kafka > Beam > Iceberg) and working through the Apache Beam 2.68 documentation and the BQ BigLake Iceberg approach.Formerly at Forbes- The \"face of data\" for a working group of 50+ colleagues and a multi-million dollar revenue stream- Use GCP, BigQuery, Dataform (DBT), BQML, LookML, and Looker on a daily basis- Cloud Scheduler for batch pipelines and troubleshooting Airflow DAGs- Compose new SQL, improve existing SQL, and revamp the data architecture for improved backend performance, lower cost, and improved business-facing insights- Collaborate and provide reports to leadership with data narratives & analysis interpretations- Facilitate projects and data-driven discussions with real-time analysis (screensharing and data exploration / answer-finding during meetings).Formerly at Pixelz (global operation on 4 continents)- Head of Business Intelligence, SQL & data warehousing, high-value reporting for KPIs & management- Managed a team of 3 data scientists- Reported directly to C-level team in a company of 400+ employees- Managed the data warehouse and B.I. reporting tools (I have built over automated reports). Ask any question, I will get the answer- Supported the Marketing team with insights in Google Analytics, SEO Keyword Research, technical SEO optimization, & more- Delivered IT solutions to foundational SaaS algorithms which reduced late deliveries by over 50%- Delivered algorithm formulas to identify assembly line bottlenecks, & recommended an adjustment to an algorithm which saved the company $thousands per month in technology cost- Built a python-based simulation which helped management to create & optimize a new salary structure for front-line employees which benefits both employees & the company, & maximizes productivity fairly- Provided new B.I. insights which empowered us to save $25K+ per month in Q1 2019, with minimal effort (shifting focus of KPIs, analysis of employee techniques, new data-backed training efforts, & new automation process)- Contributions to a culture of automation & efficiency, recommending projects achieve KPI targets. Supporting new projects with impact analyses and B.I. insights. Knowledge-dissemination among leadership & management.Previously Sr. Developer at American Airlines.

Experience

1. Data Engineer Lead

   RedCloud Consulting

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Supporting Google as a full-time External Workforce engineer- Supporting the data ecosystem for Google Data Centers, particularly around Compliance, Strategy, and Risk Management- Expertise in Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Dataform, BQML, Vertex AI, Looker- Expertise in internal Google systems (Plx, DataNexus, Cider-V, Piper, CLs, etc)- Migrating legacy systems to modern tech stacks and improved technical standards- Modernizing data pipelines and dashboards with improved infrastructure and enhanced BI insights for decision-making- Offering technical mentorship & guidance to new-hires and early-career engineers, contribute to version-controlled documentation for best-practices and coding templates to ensure team adherence to technical standards- Fulfill project management duties so that all work is meticulously documented and tracked (Asana)- Data Governance and Stewardship proactivity to identify non-compliant data assets and bring them into compliance- Pioneer the use of Machine Learning forecasts for CSRM safety data to predict future injuries & security incidents so they can be proactively mitigated- Trusted with Need-to-Know access privileges for improving the data ecosystem pertaining to system vulnerabilities and risk management.

Education

• East Carolina University - Center for Sustainability

  Master of Science (MS), Tourism Studies

  2012 — 2014

• East Carolina University - College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA

  2011 — 2014

• East Carolina University - Foreign Language & Literature

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classics [Latin & Greek translation, History, Culture, & Philosophy]

  2004 — 2010

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Grant Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Teaching
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Information Technology
• Strategic Planning
• Gimp
• Innovation Consulting
• Strategic Vision
• Strategic Leadership
• Coaching
• Focus Groups
• Financial Projection
• Project Management
• Medical Devices
• Medical Terminology
• Hrv
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Solutions
• Final Cut Pro
• Camtasia
• Analysis
• Qualitative Research
• Market Research
• Management
• Time Management
• Leadership Development
• Marketing