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Hi, I’m Sanae El Khay, a data engineer lead with over a decade of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that enable robust data ingestion, storage, and processing. I specialize in data warehousing, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration to drive data-driven decisions and trustworthy analytics.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, meeting deadlines under pressure and continuously exploring innovative tools and methodologies to improve data accessibility and reliability. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, fostering a data-driven culture, and delivering high-quality solutions that align with business goals.
Skills
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Korean
Advanced
Work Experience
Project Leader & Scrum Master at IBM
January 1, 2022 - PresentFacilitate Agile ceremonies, identify and manage risks, remove impediments, foster collaboration, coach team in Agile practices, backlog prioritization with product owners, provide technical guidance, oversee development with DataStage, DB2, Linux, and Control M, lead architecture discussions, perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, translate requirements to actionable tasks, monitor system performance and document processes.
Senior Project Leader at IBM
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025Led a team of 10 to deliver high-quality data solutions; designed data workflows using Cloudera, Hive, and Sqoop; defined technical requirements; provided technical guidance and code reviews; monitored data pipelines for performance and reliability; collaborated with business analysts; managed project risks; ensured testing and validation of data workflows.
Senior Project Leader / Project Manager at IBM
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025Managed BI projects for a banking client using the V-Model; oversaw design, development, and implementation of BI solutions with Teradata, Oracle, Business Objects, Cognos, and Java; integrated Linux and Cobol; gathered requirements and translated into detailed plans; provided leadership and ensured testing, deployment, and documentation.
Junior Project Leader at BNP PARIBAS
January 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025Assisted in planning and coordinating project timelines; managed small to medium-sized projects using Teradata, Linux, DataStage and Cobol; collaborated with stakeholders; monitored progress and mitigated risks; maintained project documentation.
Software Engineer at BNP PARIBAS
January 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025Developed and maintained software applications using Teradata, Cobol, and ETI; conducted unit and integration testing; documented test cases and changes; delivered software builds for qualification and production environments; analyzed and resolved production incidents and supported deployments.
Project Leader & Scrum Master at IBM
October 1, 2025 - PresentLed a squad of 5 Data Engineers on a SQL Server to Snowflake migration; designed and built data pipelines for ingestion and transformation; automated deployments and environment setup with CI/CD; defined best practices for data modeling and performance optimization in Snowflake; coordinated with stakeholders to ensure smooth migration with minimal downtime.
Senior Project Leader & Scrum Master at IBM
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed a team of 10 to deliver high-quality data solutions; provided technical guidance and ensured best practices in data engineering and cloud computing; oversaw design, development and integration of BI solutions; collaborated with product owners to prioritize backlog and translate requirements into actionable tasks.
Lead Data/BI Team Lead at IBM Casablanca
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Managed a team of 8 developers to deliver BI projects for a banking client using Teradata, Oracle, and other technologies; oversaw architecture and integration; ensured alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
Software Engineer / BI Applications Developer at Casablanca, Morocco
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016Developed and maintained software applications using Teradata, Cobol, and ETL; reduced production incidents through rigorous testing; delivered software builds for qualification and production environments and provided essential support for production deployments and post-deployment monitoring.
Data Engineer Lead at IBM
October 1, 2025 - PresentSpearheaded a high-priority migration of legacy SQL Server environments to Snowflake, leading a squad of five engineers to modernize data architecture and improve scalability. Architected and deployed end-to-end data pipelines utilizing Python and Snowflake for automated ingestion and complex transformations, ensuring data integrity across the platform. Established CI/CD pipelines to automate environment setup and deployment workflows, significantly reducing manual intervention and accelerating the development lifecycle. Defined and enforced data modeling best practices and performance optimization strategies within Snowflake to minimize storage costs and decrease query latency. Directed cross-functional stakeholder coordination to align technical roadmaps with business requirements, ensuring a seamless migration with zero downtime for critical operations. Implemented robust data quality frameworks and validation checks within the Snowflake ecosystem to ensure high-accuracy reporting a
Senior Project Leader at IBM
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Supervised and led 10 engineers in the creation of data solutions, balancing hands-on technical guidance with high-level cloud architecture goals. Architected and implemented data workflows using Cloudera, Hive, and Sqoop, optimizing pipeline performance and system reliability for enterprise-scale. Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business objectives into actionable tasks. Managed technical risks and code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and deployment timelines. Maintained a clear record of data processes and architecture to meet organizational standards.
Senior Project Leader at IBM
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Managed a team of 8 developers to deliver complex Business Intelligence projects for banking clients, utilizing V-Model methodology to ensure timely delivery of high-stakes data solutions. Directed the design and integration of BI architectures using Teradata 16, Oracle, and DataStage 11, coordinating across legacy systems like Cobol and Java to ensure data consistency. Translated business requirements into detailed project plans and technical specifications, bridging the gap between stakeholders and the development team for large-scale reporting initiatives. Oversaw technical delivery and code reviews for reporting solutions built on Cognos 11 and SAP Business Objects, maintaining rigorous coding standards and data quality. Controlled project risk and mitigation strategies to ensure continuous progress on data migrations and system integrations involving Shell/Linux and CFT environments.
Junior Project Leader at BNP Paribas
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Managed the delivery of small to medium-sized data projects using Teradata and DataStage, ensuring technical outcomes aligned with banking business objectives. Coordinated project planning and timelines for the integration of legacy systems, including COBOL MVS Mainframe and Shell/Linux environments. Facilitated technical communication between stakeholders to maintain alignment on project specs and data requirements. Mitigated project risks through regular technical reviews and rigorous testing cycles to ensure timely delivery of software builds. Produced and maintained project documentation for senior management, tracking progress and system architecture updates throughout the lifecycle.
Software Engineer at BNP Paribas
July 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Developed and maintained data-driven applications using Teradata, Cobol, and ETI, ensuring high performance through rigorous unit and integration testing. Reduced system downtime by 30% by performing deep-dive analysis and resolution of complex production incidents. Managed software builds and deployments across qualification and production environments, providing critical post-deployment monitoring and support. Optimized internal development workflows by identifying and implementing process improvements in collaboration with the engineering team. Enforced high coding standards through comprehensive technical documentation and consistent adherence to established development best practices.
Education
Master's degree in software engineering at HEISI – Morocco
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Technician specialized in information systems at ISGI - Morocco
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Master's degree in Software Engineering at HEISI – Morocco
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Technician Specialized in Information Systems at ISGI
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Snowflake Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025IBM Associate Project Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025Certified Scrum Master | Scrum Institute
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026SnowPro Advanced: Data Engineer Certification | Snowflake
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026IBM Associate Project Manager | IBM
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
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