1. Education, certification:
a. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
b. Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP; platform certifications in Palantir Foundry or Azure) are preferred.
2. Experience:
a. 5+ years in data analysis, data engineering, or data governance roles, including work translating business requirements into scalable data solutions.
b. Demonstrated success designing and optimizing data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes and ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across multiple systems.
c. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, business analysts, architects) and mentoring junior data professionals.
3. Technical Skills:
a. Strong proficiency in SQL; experience with Power BI and SSRS.
b. Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and/or Palantir Foundry or comparable platforms.
c. Experience with data modeling (star/snowflake), metadata management, and data cataloging.
d. Working knowledge of Python for analysis; exposure to Spark/Databricks is a plus.
4. Soft Skills:
a. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a customer-centric mindset.
b. Strong communication skills with the ability to promote data literacy and partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
5. Preferred:
a. Industry experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain (automotive experience is a strong advantage).
b. Experience with virtualization/fabric data architectures, forecasting tools and AI/machine learning (especially Palantir Foundry or Azure).