Luiz Santana
Co-Founder @ Maraca Hub
About
Certified and multitasking Data Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the information technology sector and a postgraduate degree in Database with an emphasis on Business Intelligence. I am currently studying to become a Data Architect, further expanding my expertise in managing complex data systems and driving forward my professional capabilities.In 2025, I will be advancing my education by attending the Data Engineering and Analytics with Co-op program at the Canadian College of Technology and Business. I plan to reside in Canada for three years during my studies and am eager to leverage my extensive experience in the IT sector by exploring professional opportunities with Canadian technology companies.Through my academic and professional experiences, I have developed a robust skill set in training, communication, and conflict resolution. My role in user support, report development using SQL, and management of ERP and BI processes has honed my analytical view of business operations, enabling me to address both technical and business challenges effectively. My responsibilities have significantly enhanced my teamwork and self-management skills.Currently, I hold 25 certifications, 18 of which are focused on Microsoft's data domain, including titles such as Microsoft Certified Trainer, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate and Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate. I also obtained certifications from Databricks and Snowflake, two platforms that I have been dedicating myself to learning more about.As an instructor on the Udemy course platform, I currently share three courses tailored to aspiring professionals. Additionally, I am the owner of the training brand LS Trainings, which offers immersive training in the big data technologies of the three major cloud providers, aimed at accelerating professionals into the job market.In 2022, I was honored with the Microsoft MVP award in the Data Platform category, a recognition given to professionals who are not only experts in Microsoft technologies but also leaders within technical communities and committed to sharing knowledge freely and broadly.I am currently studying to become a Data Architect, further expanding my expertise in managing complex data systems and driving forward my professional capabilities.
Canada
Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Information Technology & Services
Data Architects, Data Loading, Data Architecture, Snowflake, Snowflake Cloud, Soft Skills, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Transact-SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Azure, ETL, Business Intelligence, Scrum, Data Analysis, MySQL, Banco de dados, Sistemas operacionais, UML
Experience

Senior Data Engineer
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
• Transforming the pharmaceutical logistics data platform, replacing manual processes with automated solutions in the Azure cloud • Developing ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2, and Databricks following the Medallion Architecture • Leveraging data governance via Unity Catalog and CI/CD automation through Azure DevOps • Providing a trusted data platform to enable strategic decision-making in the pharmaceutical logistics industry.

CEO
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
• Management of the training platform, including administration and maintenance. • Development of courses and definition of programmatic content. • Conducting specialized courses, such as Azure Big Data, Data Modeling, T-SQL, Azure DevOps for Big Data, Azure Pricing, Azure Data Architecture, Data Governance with Databricks Unity Catalog, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric for data engineers. • Contributing as an instructor on the Udemy platform, with a current portfolio of three courses. • Platform with over 700 students and 30 courses taught.

Azure Data Engineer Tech Lead
• Rapidly recognized as a Technical Leader within one month of joining Dataside, due to successful project management and positive client feedback. • Served as both Technical Leader and Data Architect, guiding the data engineering team in developing and implementing sophisticated data architectures. Assisted with technical issues, managed career goals, oversaw technical development, and allocated team resources for projects. • Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Key Vault. Proficient in configuring continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, experienced in managing DataOps processes, configuring Databricks Unity Catalog, and knowledgeable in data governance processes. Successfully provisioned over 30 Azure Big Data environments for clients, enhancing data solutions and operational efficiency. • Led internal training sessions on Azure technologies for big data, enhancing team capabilities in cloud-based solutions. • Provided technical and professional mentorship to interns, Junior Engineers, and Mid-Level Engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing technical skills across the team. • Significantly contributed to the organization's success by actively participating in the pre-sales process, supporting the commercial team in securing Clients I worked: Lojas Renner, Proparts, RedXCarbon, Pet2Pet, Adeste, Appai, Brennand, Camil, Cesari, ELAW, Eletrolux, Fator Seguradora, Fischer Frutas, GoPlan, Lefosse, M.A. Máquinas, Malwee, Santa Helena, WelHome

Senior Data Engineer
Working on Bi and Big Data projects in the Azure cloud, with clients from different segments (industry, government, education, health, etc.). Refining the data so that they generate insights from the processed data. Activities: • Support data architects in building and pricing project data architectures • Provisioning of Azure Big Data environments. • Data ingestion: Azure Data Factory, Talend, Pentaho • Data transformation: Azure Data Factory (Data Flow), Azure Databricks • Data Storage: Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics (Serverless and Dedicated Pool) • Languages used: SQL, Python (Basic Level) • Creation of technical project documentation

Senior Data Engineer
Develop BI, Big Data and Modern Data Warehouse projects in cloud for national and international clients from various segments (industry, government, education, health) with billing of millions or billions, generating insights from the data processed from the BI to decision making. Evaluate and standardize large volumes of data to generate insight. ETL / ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics and T-SQL. Technical leader in the company's projects, help in the construction of data architectures, activities management, definition of career goals and technical development of the team. • Clients I worked: TecnoBank, Barzel Properties, Heineken, B3 Investimentos

Database Teacher
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Provide training for students in the discipline of database and T-SQL, for enter the information technology market in the region. More than 60 students have already been prepared to work with Microsoft database technologies such as SQL Server and T-SQL. Technologies: Azure, Scrum, Database Model, SQL, Cloud Tools: SQL Server, Azure SQL Database

Senior Data Engineer
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Develop BI projects for clients from various segments (industry, government, education, health) with billing of millions, generating insights from the data processed from the BI to decision making. Evaluate and standardize large volumes of data to generate insight. ETL / ELT processes using Pentaho, SSIS, Talend, Azure Data Factory and T-SQL. Implement solutions delivering to the customer the best BI solutions on the market. Technologies: Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Multimensional Model, ETL, ELT, T-SQL Tools: Pentaho, Talend, Integration Services, SnowFlake, SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory. • Clients I worked: Tegma, Grupo Elfa

Data Engineer
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Applied data engineering to Business Intelligence and Big Data processes using Microsoft Azure technologies. Developed and controlled data processing process with large volume of information (Gigabytes and Terabytes of data). Analyzed data to generate business insights, improving internal processes and reducing waste in logistics systems. Performance in Ambev projects (National and International), Kroton Group, Bauducco, EDP Energia. Technologies: Azure, AWS, Business Intelligence, Big Data, ETL, ELT, T-SQL, Blog Storage Tools: Talend, Integration Services SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL DW, Azure DevOps: Boards

Database Teacher
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Led and taught the disciplines of analysis and design of software and database / T-SQL, enabling more than 200 students of the institution to join the information technology market in the region to work with Microsoft database technologies such as SQL Server and T-SQL. Technologies: Scrum, XP, Database Model, SQL, requirements analysis Tools: SQL Server, Astah
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