Professional Summary
Senior Data Engineer with 15+ years transforming raw data into strategic business value through cloud-native solutions on Azure/Databricks. SQL expert with experience since SQL Server 6.5. Proven track record building enterprise data warehouses that process millions of records daily, delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making across financial services sectors.
Core Competencies
Cloud Platforms
Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Key Vault, Fabric), SQL Server, Power BI
Programming
Python, SQL, C#, PowerShell, T-SQL
Data Engineering
ETL/ELT pipelines, Data Warehousing, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
DevOps
Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, BIML, Git
Data Formats
XML/XSD, YAML, JSON
Methodologies
Agile, Data Modeling, Performance Optimization
Technical Expertise
Expert
Azure Databricks, SQL, T-SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines, Data Modeling, SSIS — since SQL Server 6.5 (1998+)
Advanced
Python, Azure Databricks, Power BI, C#, Azure Data Factory, PowerShell
Solid (legacy)
SSAS, SSRS — proven expertise, now superseded by modern tooling
Familiar
XML/XSD, YAML, JSON, Azure Key Vault, Git, DevOps
Professional Experience
Senior Data Engineer / AI Specialist – Financial Platform
Iddink / Sanoma- Architected enterprise data warehouse for customer portal serving 50K+ daily active users
- Implemented AI-driven optimization models that improved data processing efficiency by 40%
- Designed and deployed complete Azure cloud infrastructure (Databricks, Key Vault, Data Storage)
- Built automated ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory, processing 2M+ records daily
- Developed Bronze-to-Silver data transformation workflows using Python/SQL in Databricks
- Created Gold layer analytics serving SQL Server dashboards with sub-second query response
- Established CI/CD deployment pipeline in Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time by 75%
Senior Data Engineer – Healthcare Risk & Compliance
CIZ (Care Assessment Center)- Led migration of legacy data warehouse to modern cloud-based architecture
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to analyze and document complex business logic
- Designed new data model in PowerDesigner, improving query performance by 60%
- Developed comprehensive T-SQL test suites ensuring 99.9% data accuracy during migration
- Reduced data processing time from 8 hours to 2 hours through optimized data modeling
Senior Data Engineer – Financial Services
Athora Nederland- Built enterprise data warehouse from scratch on Azure/Databricks platform serving 200+ business users
- Developed Python classes and datasets for automated data ingestion from multiple SQL databases
- Implemented ETL processes feeding SSAS cubes with 5M+ customer records
- Created complex stored procedures and queries supporting real-time financial reporting
- Designed SSIS packages and BIML framework reducing development time by 50%
- Built custom framework transpiling XML/YAML configurations to SQL scripts and Python classes
- Established CI/CD pipeline improving deployment reliability to 99.8%
Senior Data Engineer – Financial Risk Management
ING Cash Management- Maintained and secured mission-critical ATM/CRA data warehouse processing €2B+ daily transactions
- Converted stored procedures to SSIS packages, improving data load performance by 70%
- Redesigned SQL architecture resolving critical performance bottlenecks
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline and optimized PowerShell scripts reducing manual deployment by 90%
Data Integration Specialist / Software Developer
CTB xRM- Developed custom CRM plugins and JavaScript solutions enhancing user productivity by 30%
- Built SharePoint applications using C#, CSS, and JavaScript for 500+ users
- Integrated multiple business systems improving data consistency across platforms
Senior Data Engineer – Infrastructure
Royal HaskoningDHV- Enhanced SSIS integrations between ABW and CRM systems
- Developed large-scale data migration pipelines processing 10M+ records
- Created Excel-based reporting solutions and web interfaces for business users
Senior SQL Developer
Stater N.V.- Converted legacy SQL application to standalone architecture
- Delivered comprehensive management website and technical documentation
- Improved system performance and reduced maintenance overhead by 40%
BI Developer
Simpel.nl- Established new Microsoft Azure-based BI reporting environment
- Implemented SQL Server 2014 solutions supporting real-time analytics
- Enabled self-service reporting for business stakeholders
C# Developer / Architect / BI Designer
Ericsson- Developed infrastructure management application tracking 1000+ network nodes
- Created SSIS packages and pipelines for real-time data warehouse feeding live network data
- Built SSAS and SSRS solutions supporting network operations team
- Improved system monitoring capabilities and reduced incident response time by 45%
Software Developer
Various Companies (Esquerel, Funda, OnGuard, Essent, Alliander, Universal Music Group, Technische Unie)- Delivered custom software solutions across diverse industries
- Specialized in data migration, ETL development, and reporting solutions
- Built Oracle to SQL Server migration tools and Crystal Reports solutions
- Developed C# applications and database optimization solutions
Key Achievements
99.9%
Uptime on financial data platforms
75%
Faster deployment through CI/CD
€2B+
Daily transactions processed
500M+
Insurance records in ETL pipelines
70%
Better data load performance at ING
15+
Years of data engineering experience
Education & Certifications
Teaching Degree in History
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences 1991 – 1996HAVO State Examination
1989Professional Certifications
- PRINCE2 Foundations (2004)
- ITIL Service Manager 1-3 & Foundations (2004)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) – Multiple certifications (1998–2000)