About Me

Dung Tran

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on and strategic experience modernizing data platforms using Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery and distributed cloud infrastructure (AWS + GCP). Proven success in migrating legacy systems, building scalable ELT pipelines, improving data quality, and delivering automation and ML-powered solutions that reduced manual workload and improved revenue outcomes. Skilled in enabling analytics teams, optimizing cost/performance, and advancing data engineering best practices across multiple industries.

Skills

ETL/ELT Tools

Airflow (Astronomer, Google Cloud Composer, Docker, MWAA), Matillion, DBT Cloud/Core, Apache NIFI

Programming Languages

SQL, Python, Bash Script, Javascript

Cloud Platforms

AWS (S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, Secret Manager, SageMaker etc.), GCP (Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, etc)

Cloud Databases

Snowflake, BigQuery

Other Databases

MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MongoDB

API Integration

Five9, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google APIs, ClickSend, ClickCast, ActiveCampaign, MailChimp

Infrastructure & Tools

Terraform, Docker Composer, Linux Server, GIT, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, Jenkins

Real-time Streaming

Apache Beam, Pub/Sub, Dataflow

Visualization Tools

PowerBI, Tableau

AI/ML

Generative AI, Machine Learning

Professional Experience

Senior Data Engineer

Career Now Brands, Royal Oak, MI, USA Jan 2023 - Present
  • Restructured DWH in Snowflake and enhanced ELT pipeline management using Airflow and DBT to improve scalability, performance, and reliability, resulting in significantly enhanced data processing efficiency.
  • Built internal automation tools like Streamlit apps to support business and analytics teams with scenarios not covered by Tableau, reducing manual effort and improving workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented secure, production-grade data solutions across systems, strengthening data integrity, governance, and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Data Analytics, Product, Engineering, Business teams) to ensure successful data initiatives—improving collaboration, documentation, and project outcomes.
  • Led strategic and hands-on data projects, such as automated lead scoring for EDU and trucking, improving lead quality, cutting operational workload, and supporting stronger revenue impact.
  • Mentored junior data engineers and analysts by providing guidance on Airflow, DBT, SQL modeling, Snowflake, and GitHub workflows, and related business knowledge increasing team skills and confidence.

Data Engineer

Career Now Brands, Royal Oak, MI, USA Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
  • Successfully managed ETL/ELT processes and designed robust data architecture, resulting in a 30% increase in data integration efficiency.
  • Collaborated with data analysts to create data models for dashboards, which enhanced data visualization capabilities and improved decision-making processes.
  • Aggregated results from multiple programs and campaigns, leading to more comprehensive data insights.
  • Ensured data integrity for trend analysis by implementing validation checks, resulting in more accurate forecasting.
  • Consolidated fragmented data sources, improving data accessibility and consistency across platforms.
  • Started migrating data stacks to AWS and tools like Astronomer Airflow and DBT, enhancing data processing efficiency and scalability, resulting in faster data retrieval and reduced operational costs.

Freelance Data Engineer

Multiple Clients (E-commerce, Retail, Healthcare), USA Mar 2020 - Present
  • Designed and built cloud data platforms on GCP and AWS, including data warehouses using BigQuery and PostgreSQL to integrate data from websites, ERP/CRM, and internal systems, 3rd party systems.
  • Developed scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue, and serverless functions to automate ingestion, transformation, and monitoring.
  • Implemented ML workflows with Amazon SageMaker and deployed reliable, repeatable environments using Terraform.
  • Built optimized data models and reporting layers, delivering dashboards and analytical insights through Power BI to support product, marketing, and operational teams.
  • Delivered end-to-end data solutions for clients in e-commerce, retail, and healthcare—improving data reliability, reporting efficiency, and decision-making.

Data Engineer

Cho Tot, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam May 2020 - May 2021
  • Developed and maintained large-scale data structures and pipelines in BigQuery, improving reporting speed and data accuracy.
  • Crafted complex ETL processes and designed database systems, which enhanced data processing efficiency, leading to faster completion of offline analytical tasks.
  • Designed tailored solutions for analytical problems, supporting faster and more informed decision-making for business units.
  • Implemented automation tools and CI/CD frameworks, and built pipelines for A/B testing, improving metric monitoring.
  • Developed real-time pipelines using Apache Beam, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub to support ML engineers in feature development, improving model deployment speed and accuracy.

Data Engineer

Home Credit Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Jan 2019 - May 2020
  • Developed and maintained ELT workflows using Keboola and Apache NiFi for orchestration and data processing, improving pipeline efficiency and operational reliability.
  • Worked with DWH in Oracle and supported the migration to Snowflake, improving overall data processing performance, scalability, and query efficiency.
  • Built data models and Power BI dashboards that gave the Sales and Product teams clear insights into sales activity, and product performance, helping them improve sales management and product decisions.
  • Coordinated team communication using JIRA and agile methodologies, improving collaboration and ensuring successful project execution.

Data mining Specialist (Marketing)

Big C Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
  • Extracted and analyzed marketing data to support strategic decisions on promotions and customer campaigns.
  • Created data models and reports using Power BI, enabling more effective data-driven decisions.
  • Applied statistical algorithms to identify customer behavior patterns, loyalty, and segmentation, supporting targeted marketing.
  • Developed Python automation for report distribution, improving efficiency and reducing manual workload.
  • Provided cross-departmental support for data extraction and reporting, improving collaboration and project delivery.

SAP Security & Authorization Consultant

Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
  • Supported SAP Authorization and Security audits by contributing to the SAP Security Management Project, ensuring compliance readiness.
  • Collaborated with teams in India in multiple projects.
  • Developed roles in the SAP system for the PA-ATMO Project, collaborating closely with a German team to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
  • Completed GRC Access Control training sessions, enhancing skills in governance, risk management, and compliance to improve security measures.

Education

Master's degree, Data Science

University of the Cumberlands

Kentucky, USA

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General

University of Economics and Law

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Certifications & Memberships

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

November 2024

IEEE Member

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Member since 2025

ACM Member

Association for Computing Machinery

Member since 2025

ICCP Certified Big Data Professional

In progress

Exam planned for Jan 2026

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