Position: Head of Data Engineering
Category: Lead
English level: upper
Years of experience: 11


I have been working as an Engineering Manager for more than five years. Before that, I had much technical background as a software engineer. 
My current role is Head of Data Engineering in a fintech startup ($150m+ raised, data & ai headcount 30+, total headcount 300+). 

I joined this Company ~6 months ago, and my main goal is to evolve the data analytics platform to the next stage. I work directly with the CTO and Head of Data & AI to bring changes in both cultural and technical aspects. The Company is going to become data-driven and needs a robust, scalable and effective data analytical ecosystem as a ground base. My main tasks at this point are
- Hire and grow data engineering team (previous vendor has left)
- Ensure business as usual tasks depending on data performed seamlessly
- Work with platform users and stakeholders on feedback and requirements management
- Make data analytics platform as an internal product
- Drive platform evolution to desired state
- Cost optimisation

During my career, I have performed different roles, from Java Software Engineer at the very beginning to Data Analytics Competence lead in outsource company (see LI for more details). 
I like building interesting and complex products, work with the professionals who enjoy their job and working on self-improvement. I work hard, expect same from the team but respect their borders, and it's very important for me to achieve results.