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Michael Horup

Michael Horup

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Data Engineer with experience working on a variety of projects, from data extraction and transformation to application developer and facilitator. A great communicator and team-player who's an avid fan of automation. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Engineer

Ernst & Young
Sydney, Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and managing expectations throughout project lifecycles.
  • Mentored and trained junior analysts and team members, providing guidance on analytical techniques, tool usage, and best practices to enhance team capabilities and efficiency.
  • Applied Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis, developing scripts for automation and advanced data processing to support analytical projects and improve data workflows.
  • Developed automated reporting processes using SQL queries or other scripting languages to streamline data extraction tasks.

Data Engineer

Ernst & Young
Oslo, Norway
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Developed and optimized complex Alteryx workflows and apps, enabling efficient data transformation, cleansing, and analysis to support business decision-making.
  • Provided training and support to team members on the use of analytical tools and best practices, enhancing overall data literacy and efficiency within the organization.
  • Designed and implemented automated data pipelines in Alteryx and Azure Data Factory, enhancing efficiency in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  • Developed and maintained interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, providing real-time visualizations and facilitating data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.
  • Performed in-depth data analysis using SQL and Python, extracting and interpreting large datasets to identify trends, correlations, and actionable insights.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - E-Business

Kristiania University College
Oslo
06.2021

Soft Skills

  • Project Management: Leading Cross-Functional Teams, Project Planning and Execution, Time Management
  • Communication: Data Presentation and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Documentation
  • Problem-Solving: Analytical Thinking, Troubleshooting Data Issues, Innovative Solution Design
  • Attention to Detail: Data Accuracy, Quality Assurance, Process Optimization

Technical Skills

  • Data Analysis Tools: SQL, Python
  • Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire
  • Data Processing: Alteryx, Excel (including VBA), Azure
  • Data Management: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Extraction

Timeline

Senior Data Engineer

Ernst & Young
08.2023 - Current

Data Engineer

Ernst & Young
08.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - E-Business

Kristiania University College
Michael Horup