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I’m Chester Hamilton, a senior software developer and architect with over two decades in leading data engineering, web, and cloud-based solutions for ERP, FinTech, and media industries. I specialize in designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and BI offerings using Azure, Power BI, SSIS, and modern data tools. I’ve guided teams through complex data migrations from SAP, D365, and Epicor to cloud-native architectures, delivering dashboards and reports that empower business decisions. I enjoy mentoring developers, aligning technology with business goals, and continuously learning to keep systems robust and future-ready. My focus is on pragmatic, maintainable solutions, containerized deployments, and enabling business users with fast, accurate insights through BI and analytics—even as data scales and sources evolve, from on-prem to Snowflake and beyond.…I’m Chester Hamilton, a senior software developer and architect with over two decades in leading data engineering, web, and cloud-based solutions for ERP, FinTech, and media industries. I specialize in designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and BI offerings using Azure, Power BI, SSIS, and modern data tools. I’ve guided teams through complex data migrations from SAP, D365, and Epicor to cloud-native architectures, delivering dashboards and reports that empower business decisions. I enjoy mentoring developers, aligning technology with business goals, and continuously learning to keep systems robust and future-ready. My focus is on pragmatic, maintainable solutions, containerized deployments, and enabling business users with fast, accurate insights through BI and analytics—even as data scales and sources evolve, from on-prem to Snowflake and beyond.

Chester Hamilton

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I’m Chester Hamilton, a senior software developer and architect with over two decades in leading data engineering, web, and cloud-based solutions for ERP, FinTech, and media industries. I specialize in designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and BI offerings using Azure, Power BI, SSIS, and modern data tools. I’ve guided teams through complex data migrations from SAP, D365, and Epicor to cloud-native architectures, delivering dashboards and reports that empower business decisions. I enjoy mentoring developers, aligning technology with business goals, and continuously learning to keep systems robust and future-ready. My focus is on pragmatic, maintainable solutions, containerized deployments, and enabling business users with fast, accurate insights through BI and analytics—even as data scales and sources evolve, from on-prem to Snowflake and beyond.…I’m Chester Hamilton, a senior software developer and architect with over two decades in leading data engineering, web, and cloud-based solutions for ERP, FinTech, and media industries. I specialize in designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and BI offerings using Azure, Power BI, SSIS, and modern data tools. I’ve guided teams through complex data migrations from SAP, D365, and Epicor to cloud-native architectures, delivering dashboards and reports that empower business decisions. I enjoy mentoring developers, aligning technology with business goals, and continuously learning to keep systems robust and future-ready. My focus is on pragmatic, maintainable solutions, containerized deployments, and enabling business users with fast, accurate insights through BI and analytics—even as data scales and sources evolve, from on-prem to Snowflake and beyond.

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I’m Chester Hamilton, a senior software developer and architect with over two decades in leading data engineering, web, and cloud-based solutions for ERP, FinTech, and media industries. I specialize in designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and BI offerings using Azure, Power BI, SSIS, and modern data tools. I’ve guided teams through complex data migrations from SAP, D365, and Epicor to cloud-native architectures, delivering dashboards and reports that empower business decisions.

I enjoy mentoring developers, aligning technology with business goals, and continuously learning to keep systems robust and future-ready. My focus is on pragmatic, maintainable solutions, containerized deployments, and enabling business users with fast, accurate insights through BI and analytics—even as data scales and sources evolve, from on-prem to Snowflake and beyond.

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Work Experience

Senior Applications Developer at Entertainment One / Lionsgate Canada

September 30, 2025 - October 21, 2025

Led architecture and development of enterprise data and BI initiatives, including GL/royalty reporting, EDW interfaces, and cloud modernization. Prototyped BI data stores in Snowflake and built Power BI datasets and reports; migrated data processing to Azure (ADF/MI) and containerized deployments; guided ETL pipelines (SSIS) and data conversions from D365/SAP; directed development teams to deliver a scalable royalty reporting platform (30K+ statements monthly) and related business analytics.

Development Manager/Architect at Alliance Films Inc. / Entertainment One Merger

December 31, 2015 - October 21, 2025

Led the re-architecture and development of PRS v3 (ASP.NET multi-tier app) that ETLs Epicor 9.04 data and produces royalties. Managed budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams during the Entertainment One merger, incorporating WCF services and data integration patterns to support reporting and business processes.

Senior .NET Applications Lead Developer at Alliance Films Inc.

December 31, 2012 - October 21, 2025

Directed the design and delivery of EDW LRT; led re-architecture toward cloud-based data integration, Azure deployment, and Data Factory/SSIS pipelines. Supported the Producer Reports System (PRS) and related GL data flows, ensuring reliable extraction from ERP sources and robust reporting in BI tools.

Senior .NET Software Applications Developer at GreyCanada

December 31, 2009 - October 21, 2025

Led a small development team to deliver CRM web applications, data modeling, and ETL processes. Built data exchanges with Epicor 9.04 and other ERPs; implemented automated data flows and monitoring to improve data quality and reporting performance.

Architect / Developer at Dimensional Strategies Inc.

December 31, 2006 - October 21, 2025

Architected and implemented Windows services (.NET 1.x) for EDI data transformations and inbound/outbound processing for Livingston International; delivered data processing components and service-based solutions.

Senior .NET Web Applications Developer at DGN-Marketing Inc.

December 31, 2005 - October 21, 2025

Developed extranet reporting portals for major clients (Canada Bread, Suncor, Tim Horton’s) with SSIS-driven ETL and data exchanges. Built web APIs and data integration components supporting decision analytics for sales and marketing teams.

Senior .NET Software Applications Developer at Hewitt Associates

December 31, 2009 - October 21, 2025

Maintained and developed ASP.NET extranet applications for flexible benefits and group pensions. Delivered multilingual English/Portuguese reporting portals and met tight project deadlines during contract engagement.

Senior .NET Web Applications Developer at GreyInteractive

December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025

Architected intranet apps, CRM tooling, data exchange components, and web services; led a team in designing data models and multi-tier web architectures using .NET 1.x–4.x.

Software Developer at Cyberplex

December 31, 2001 - October 21, 2025

Developed ASP/ASP.NET-based admin tools, search functionality, and secure transactions; implemented data loading utilities and web-enabled applications for client sites.

Systems Analyst / Programmer at NASA Lewis Research Center – Office of Educational Programs

December 31, 1998 - October 21, 2025

Developed relational database applications with MS Access, built web-accessible tools, and served as Webmaster. Managed LAN/server administration and network connectivity for the OEP division.