Terence (T.J.) Brown

Editor for the Data Engineer Things Medium publication.

• Collaborated with Account Executives and Sales Specialists to drive Data & AI strategy in customer accounts using the Azure Data Platform and Azure AI. • Skilled in pre-sales strategy, solution architecture, technical consulting, and helping enterprises optimize operations with predictive analytics, IoT, and smart manufacturing. • Adept at delivering high-impact demos and leading technical engagements to showcase AI-driven solutions. • Engaged with director and C-level technical leaders, effectively communicating complex AI and data strategies to drive executive alignment, business strategy, and decision-making. • Passionate about enabling manufacturers with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure AI, and Power BI to enhance operations, supply chains, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Served as a trusted data strategy advisor to seven Fortune 500 companies, as well as state and federal government agencies. • Led teams of 3 to 8 people in data estate modernization projects with data engineering, data analytics, and secure cloud data platforms that increased scalability over 400% and reduced report development time by 50%. • Enhanced project success by conducting thorough candidate interviews for strategic accounts and aligning team members' skills with project requirements. This approach ensured efficient project execution, resulting in a 50% increase in overall project satisfaction surveys. • Facilitated product envisioning sessions with key stakeholders to meticulously define project requirements, establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs), outline project scope, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships. • Collaborated closely with management to interview potential new hires for both behavioral and technical factors for success.

• Served as a trusted data strategy advisor to seven Fortune 500 companies, as well as state and federal government agencies. • Led teams of 3 to 8 people in data estate modernization projects with data engineering, data analytics, and secure cloud data platforms that increased scalability over 400% and reduced report development time by 50%. • Enhanced project success by conducting thorough candidate interviews for strategic accounts and aligning team members' skills with project requirements. This approach ensured efficient project execution, resulting in a 50% increase in overall project satisfaction surveys. • Facilitated product envisioning sessions with key stakeholders to meticulously define project requirements, establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs), outline project scope, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships. • Collaborated closely with management to interview potential new hires for both behavioral and technical factors for success.

• Accumulated over five years of consulting expertise specializing in the business intelligence, data engineering, analytics engineering, and data warehousing in a Microsoft Gold Partner consulting firm. • Functioned as an on-demand virtual mentor and expert, providing guidance in the fields of data warehousing, data modeling, data engineering, data analytics, DAX, and Power BI. • Gathered reporting and analytical requirements from key stakeholders and created data models for data warehouses, data marts, and Power BI datasets. • Demonstrated leadership in consulting engagements, contributing as a team player and executing independent projects. • Served as a professional trainer and course developer for Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, and T-SQL classes, while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

• Accumulated over five years of consulting expertise specializing in the business intelligence, data engineering, analytics engineering, and data warehousing in a Microsoft Gold Partner consulting firm. • Functioned as an on-demand virtual mentor and expert, providing guidance in the fields of data warehousing, data modeling, data engineering, data analytics, DAX, and Power BI. • Gathered reporting and analytical requirements from key stakeholders and created data models for data warehouses, data marts, and Power BI datasets. • Demonstrated leadership in consulting engagements, contributing as a team player and executing independent projects. • Served as a professional trainer and course developer for Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, and T-SQL classes, while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.