David Renda
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Creating modern data architectures that empower organizations with clarity, speed, and trust.

Languages

  • English
  • French — A2

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Bash/Shell

Expertise

  • ETL/ELT pipeline design
  • Data Modeling
  • Workflow Orchestration
  • Data Warehousing design
  • Git & Version Control
About Me
I’m passionate about turning complexity into clarity. Over the past several years, I’ve worked across data pipelines, cloud architecture, and analytics engineering with one goal in mind: making data reliable, accessible, and genuinely useful. I focus on designing systems that scale, automating repetitive tasks, and helping teams understand the immense value of well-structured data. I also run a weekly newsletter aimed at bringing like-minded individuals together, providing guidance for those looking to break into the data industry, and sharing lessons I’ve learned over the course of my career. It’s a space where I teach practical skills, discuss emerging trends, and help others navigate the complexities of modern data engineering and analytics.
Projects

Project One

Architected and executed the migration of legacy SSRS reports to a cloud analytics stack with Azure Synapse, ADLS, and Power BI, redesigning data models and views while enabling secure, Dynamics-integrated reporting.

Project Two

Executing the migration of a legacy on-premises CRM application to Dynamics 365, using Azure Data Factory for ETL and modernizing workflows and reporting with PowerApps.

Project Three

Architected a secure and cost-effective Azure solution using Data Lake and Data Explorer to streamline FTP data flows between external partners and internal teams, ensuring compliance with data retention and access requirements.

Experience

Data Engineer

2022 — Present

California Department of Community Services and Development

  • Designed and maintained ETL pipelines for analytics workloads
  • Improved data modeling and warehouse performance
  • Automated workflows using Airflow & GitHub Actions

Data Analyst

2017 — 2022

AH Parts

  • Built dashboards in Tableau & Power BI
  • Developed SQL scripts to reduce reporting time by 40%
  • Supported data quality and validation workflows

Contact

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Email: David_Renda@yahoo.com

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