Vance Wei

Director of Engineering

Canada12 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in Machine Learning and Data Architecture.
  • Extensive experience in MicroStrategy and Business Intelligence.
  • Strong background in ETL processes and data modeling.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Data Architect with strong expertise in Business Intelligence and ETL processes.

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Skills

Core Skills

Machine LearningSystems DesignHadoopEtl DevelopmentData ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceData Modeling

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)Distributed SystemsApache KafkaFlumeSqoopSparkMapReduceStormUNIX shell scriptingSQLMicrosoft SSISC#.NetPower DesignerSpotfire

Experience

12 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Index exchange

3 roles

Engineering Lead Manager

Promoted

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Machine Learning System Architect

Feb 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

Systems DesignPython (Programming Language)Machine LearningDistributed SystemsData Architecture

Data Architect

Nov 2017Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Rbc

Technical Lead Hadoop

Apr 2017Nov 2017 · 7 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bmo financial group

2 roles

Hadoop Application Developer

Oct 2015Apr 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Design and implement Hadoop platform to support enterprise wide batch, real time, and ad-hoc data analytic and consumption
  • Setup real time data ingestion using Apache Kafka and Flume
  • Transfer data between Hive and relational DB using Sqoop and Fluidquery
  • Develop ETL process using Spark, MapReduce, Storm

Data Architect/ETL Developer

Sep 2014Sep 2015 · 1 yr · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Developed ETL loading script for IBM Netezza database using UNIX shell scripting and SQL
  • Developed Microsoft SSIS package for production data loading into Netezza using C# and .Net
  • Designed and created Data model for financial trade and position data using Power Designer
  • Developed visualization using Spotfire for ETL data quality report
  • Developed an SQL Generator using Python Jinja2 template engine

Manulife financial

Data Modeler (Senior)

Jun 2013Aug 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Analyzed existing client application data structure and evaluated different approaches for data model conversion from Business Object to MicroStrategy
  • Lead reporting solutions development with member across different time zones
  • Provided training to colleagues and business clients on MicroStrategy
  • Overseen overall MicroStrategy reporting solution development across all projects
  • Developed and coordinated implementation of custom MicroStrategy SDK scheduling solution

Guestlogix via adastra

MicroStrategy Consultant and Dashboard Developer

Mar 2013Apr 2013 · 1 mo · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Reviewed and provided feedback on existing MicroStrategy data model, as well as creating data loading strategies.
  • Developed MicroStrategy dashboard with unique visualizations using custom jQuery and SDK.
  • Created data load monitoring services to for daily data loading services.

Citi via adastra

MicroStrategy Developer and Support

Nov 2012Feb 2013 · 3 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Resolved incoming MicroStrategy enhancement requests and bug fixes
  • Automated MicroStrategy user entitlement information feed to auditing systems using distribution services and UNIX shell script.
  • Performed MicroStrategy upgrade from 9.0.0 to 9.3.0 with stress testing and usability testing.
  • Developed web customization using MicroStrategy SDK to accommodate the upgrade

Kinross gold corporation via adastra

2 roles

MicroStrategy Transaction Services Developer

Jul 2012Oct 2012 · 3 mos

  • Developed data input application using MicroStrategy Transaction Services
  • Created reporting dashboards with compelling visualization on data gathered
  • Integrated MicroStrategy dashboards into existing company SharePoint site for maximum impact
  • Recorded and published training video for intuitive user training

MicroStrategy Dashboard Developer and Data Extractor

Jun 2012Jul 2012 · 1 mo

  • Modeled and mapped data from source format to data warehouse for every reporting needs
  • Developed ETL scripts that extracts data from source and loads them into the warehouse
  • Developed MicroStrategy logical model that supports KPI reporting.
  • Developed dashboard visualizations for KPI reporting

Fraser health authority via adastra

MicroStrategy Dashboard Developer and Upgrade Administrator

Feb 2012Apr 2012 · 2 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Developed and maintained QPMS MicroStrategy dashboard
  • Upgraded MicroStrategy from version 9.0.2 to 9.2.1 for all three environments with minimum downtime.
  • Performed rigorous stress testing, user concurrency testing, and regression testing for each MicroStrateyg and database environment

Adastra

2 roles

Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Consultant

Nov 2011May 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Business analysis and requirements gathering
  • Logical and physical data models including metadata
  • Source system data analysis
  • Source to target data mapping analysis and design
  • ETL development and Quality Assurance
  • Information delivery development and Quality Assurance
  • Represent Adastra and Liaise with other client groups within the framework of a larger project team to deliver a unified solution

MicroStrategy Developer

Nov 2011Feb 2012 · 3 mos

  • Developed a MicroStrategy Mobile Dashboard Marketing demo together with Teradata
  • Analysed and created data models for financial campaign management business cases
  • Populated data model with semi-realistic campaign demographic data

Dmc mining services

Web Application Architect

Jan 2009May 2009 · 4 mos · Richmond Hill, ON

  • Co-op Placement, where the main task is to develop company's internal content management system. The system is written Java based framework WebObjects.

Education

University of Toronto

bachelor — computer science

Jan 2007Jan 2011

University of Toronto - New College

Honors Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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