I'm Shelley Currie, an experienced data engineer specializing in ETL, data migration, and cloud-based data warehousing. I've built end-to-end data pipelines across Azure, AWS, GCP and Snowflake, using Airflow and dbt to support analytics and machine learning initiatives. I'm a business-focused self-starter who thrives in cross-functional teams and complex, data-driven environments. I'm passionate about turning raw data into scalable, reliable platforms and actionable insights. Over my career I've worked across government, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors, delivering value through robust data engineering, data governance, and efficient cloud architectures.

Shelley Currie

I'm Shelley Currie, an experienced data engineer specializing in ETL, data migration, and cloud-based data warehousing. I've built end-to-end data pipelines across Azure, AWS, GCP and Snowflake, using Airflow and dbt to support analytics and machine learning initiatives. I'm a business-focused self-starter who thrives in cross-functional teams and complex, data-driven environments. I'm passionate about turning raw data into scalable, reliable platforms and actionable insights. Over my career I've worked across government, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors, delivering value through robust data engineering, data governance, and efficient cloud architectures.

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I’m Shelley Currie, an experienced data engineer specializing in ETL, data migration, and cloud-based data warehousing. I’ve built end-to-end data pipelines across Azure, AWS, GCP and Snowflake, using Airflow and dbt to support analytics and machine learning initiatives. I’m a business-focused self-starter who thrives in cross-functional teams and complex, data-driven environments.

I’m passionate about turning raw data into scalable, reliable platforms and actionable insights. Over my career I’ve worked across government, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors, delivering value through robust data engineering, data governance, and efficient cloud architectures.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Data Engineer at Ministry of Justice
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Migration of Oracle data into AWS Glue Catalog, using Airflow – Python, dbt, AWS Glue, AWS Glue Crawlers, AWS Athena, AWS Redshift.
Big Data Engineer at LGC
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Developed and implemented Data Vault 2.0 models; designed dimensional models (star schemas) and fact tables; used dbt for transformations; migrated IFS CRM v9 to v11; Azure DevOps for CI/CD.
Data Engineer at John Lewis
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
GCP Data Engineer delivering BigQuery pipelines, Cloud Functions, Airflow, dbt, Python; migrating data from BigQuery to Snowflake; supporting ML-ready data and document analytics (DocumentAI) for Waitrose with substantial savings.
AWS Data Engineer at HMRC
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Security Clearance contractor delivering big data solutions with AWS, Spark/HDFS/Cloudera, HUE, Impala; ETL pipelines in Python/PySpark; Redshift, Glue; Azure Synapse Analytics and Data Factory; interfaced with Java Spring applications and search/indexing components.
SQL Server Developer at Central Midlands CSU
April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2014
NHS data warehousing and ETL development; design of OLTP/OLAP databases; SSIS/T-SQL; SSAS cube development; large-scale GP and Secondary Care data processing.
Technical Database Specialist at Tesco plc
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Development of SSAS cubes and SSIS packages for data warehouse; loyalty scheme database; production deployment governance.
Senior Analyst Programmer at Lysander Systems Ltd
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2000
Data warehouse design and ETL with SQL Server 7/2000, DTS; data migration for insurance and financial clients; BI/reporting.
Analyst Programmer at Strategy Computers
January 1, 1991 - November 1, 1991
Database design and application development for cash-and-carry client; Goods Received, Stock Control, POS modules; Informix 4GL.
Data Processing / Analyst Programmer at Datalink Information Systems
March 1, 1989 - November 1, 1990
Data processing and development for Medscheme; Informix 4GL/SQL; UNIX scripting; UNIX administration and support for multiple sites.
Analyst Programmer at The Zomba Group of Companies
September 1, 1993 - September 1, 1995
Analyst Programmer; UNIX systems administration; Informix DBA; application development.

Education

HND in Software Engineering at Open University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Software Engineering at Watford College
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Mathematics in Computing at Open University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

AAT Level 3/Part Level 4 in Accounting
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Object Oriented Modelling and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Data Models and Databases
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Unix Systems and Networking
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Object Oriented Modelling and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Data Models and Databases
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Software Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Unix Systems and Networking
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Mathematics in Computing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services