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About Me 🚀

Data Engineer operating in a Business Systems Analyst capacity within enterprise banking and regulatory environments. Specialized in source-to-target mapping, data lineage, and end-to-end data flow validation across complex systems. Experienced in requirements gathering, functional documentation, and cross-system impact analysis to support enterprise data integration.

Hands-on experience building containerized data pipelines using Docker and Ubuntu, integrated with GitLab CI/CD for automated deployment and validation workflows. Experienced with Databricks, Spark SQL, and Oracle SQL, delivering data pipelines with a strong emphasis on data quality, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting. Proven ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, governance-aligned data solutions that improve data integrity and operational reliability.

• 🌱 Currently learning: Currently deepening my expertise in AWS and Azure cloud ecosystems, with a focus on data pipeline design, storage optimization, and governance. I am also building proficiency in Snowflake, exploring data modeling, query performance, and integration with modern ETL workflows.
• 🔭 Working on: Contributing to enterprise GAML transformation by modernizing legacy systems into a cloud-based Azure solution. Enhancing regulatory compliance, data quality, and performance for evolving financial crime and risk requirements.
• 🌍 Languages: English, Intermediate Spanish
• 💡 I’m interested in Data Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning, Agentic AI.
• 💬 Talk to me about Azure data modernization, Databricks ETL, medallion architecture, AML/KYC compliance, and bridging business + engineering through data solutions.
• ⚡ Fun fact: I like to garden fruits and vegetables.
• 📫 How to reach me: linicel25@gmail.com

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My Skills

Certifications

• Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

Education

• Master of Science degree in Information Science 2023 Texas A&M International University
• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science 2012 University of Texas at San Antonio

Work History

Apexon (Santa Clara, CA - Remote)

Data Engineer II | July 2022-April 2026

Clients: Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), BNY Mellon, Protego Bank, Bread Financial, TD Bank

• Led requirements elicitation for GAML/KYC initiatives, translating regulatory and business needs into BRDs, FRDs, and traceability matrices, delivering audit-ready documentation and aligned technical specifications for cloud migration to Azure-based platforms.
• Designed UML diagrams (sequence, activity, and data flows) to model mini-market and cross-system processes, producing system blueprints that enabled impact analysis, dependency mapping, and solution design across legacy and cloud environments.
• Developed and validated source-to-target (S2T) mappings across Databricks and Oracle (DEV/SIT/PAT), implementing Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) to build lineage-tracked, auditable data pipelines supporting AML/KYC reporting on Azure.
• Engineered SQL and PySpark-based validation frameworks to perform data quality checks, reconciliation, and end-to-end lineage validation, generating data quality reports and issue logs that improved accuracy and accelerated defect resolution.
• Acted as a cross-functional liaison between business, compliance, and engineering teams, managing Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) via JIRA and Confluence, resulting in prioritized backlogs, refined user stories, and successful delivery of regulatory data solutions.
• Contributed to blockchain strategy initiatives by defining data models, transaction flows, and governance considerations, delivering a conceptual framework used to assess feasibility of distributed ledger integration within enterprise data architecture.

Northside Independent School District (Texas, On-Site)

Instructional Technology Coach | October 2020-June 2022

Instructor | September 2015-December 2018

• Led technology integration initiatives for adult education programs, gathering requirements and implementing digital solutions that improved instructional delivery, increased platform adoption, and standardized data-informed teaching practices.
• Designed and delivered scalable online training programs, developing structured curricula and coaching faculty on instructional technologies, resulting in increased utilization of digital tools and measurable improvements in engagement and delivery consistency.
• Guided the development and maintenance of public-facing website platforms for teachers and students, supporting the creation of centralized resources that improved communication, streamlined access to training materials, and enhanced overall instructional coordination.

Education Service Center 20 (Texas, On-Site)

Grant Management Education Specialist | January 2019-October 2020

• Provided regional leadership and technical guidance to consortium service providers, supporting program design and implementation while standardizing data collection, reporting processes, and staff development initiatives to improve program effectiveness and consistency across sites.
• Ensured compliance with state and federal data regulations by implementing data validation and reporting practices, delivering performance dashboards and analytical insights that identified gaps, informed stakeholder decision-making, and enabled ongoing program monitoring and improvement.