Andrew Speckin
Data Foundations Consultant
Data Foundations Consultant with extensive experience designing and implementing innovative solutions across the information technology and services industry. Demonstrates a strong foundation in data analytics, data engineering, and data governance, enabling organizations to optimize their data ecosystems. Skilled in Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Tableau, SQL, and DevOps. A results-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science in finance and Information systems from The University of Kansas, committed to delivering scalable and impactful technology solutions for enterprise clients.
"Data engineering is about questioning existing data practices and innovating better solutions."
Experience
Data Foundations Consultant
Action
March 2024 → Present
- Serve as a Solutions Architect and Account Manager for a FAANG client, leading the design and implementation of self-service tools to optimize Tableau at the enterprise scale.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and deliver tailored, goal-aligned tools and solutions.
- Promote best practices in data analytics, governance, and self-service, fostering a culture of operational excellence and data-driven decision making.
Professional Services Leader
Alation
September 2021 → March 2024
- Directed and mentored a team of technical consultants, driving successful implementations of the Alation Catalog for enterprise clients.
- Delivered tailored solutions leveraging Python, REST APIs, and integrations with various technologies to address complex customer needs.
- Optimized team operations by developing automated reporting and actionable insights to enhance project and business health visibility.
- Led technical workshops on best practices for administration, user management, and security, ensuring clients maximized value from the platform.
- Designed event-triggered Python applications to improve data freshness, reducing catalog data lag from days to minutes.
Senior Technical Consultant
Tableau Software
December 2019 → September 2021
- Oversaw a team of Tableau consultants managing and maintaining a 46-node Tableau Server for one of the world’s largest technology companies.
- Speaker at the Tableau DataDev 2021 Conference.
- Developed Flask Microservices that interact with the Tableau APIs to create applications that allow Tableau Server to scale at an enterprise level.
- Enhanced the Data Security of a Tableau Server by automating the finding and removal of PII and Sensitive data via Python and Regex Pattern Matching.
Technology Analyst
Accenture
July 2018 → November 2019
- Collaborated with client and development team to schedule, plan, and run 23 system upgrades in production.
- Worked on a client’s migration to Oracle Cloud by contributing to the build and configuration of new testing and production environments.
- Automated the build and deployment of applications using custom GitLab CI/CD pipelines written in Python.
Services
Solution Design and Implementation
Deliver tailored, scalable solutions that align business goals with technical execution, empowering teams to optimize workflows, seamlessly integrate with existing systems, and achieve impactful outcomes.
Data Engineering
Design and build scalable, efficient data pipelines and architectures that enable seamless integration, optimize data workflows, and empower teams to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Data Governance
Implement robust data governance frameworks that ensure data quality, security, and compliance while empowering organizations to manage their data assets effectively and drive confident, data-driven decision making.
Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Systems
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance