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I am a results-driven Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. I specialize in building robust API integrations, real-time streaming solutions, and automated ELT/ETL pipelines that unlock data-driven insights while optimizing cost and governance. I enjoy mentoring teams, embedding best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence. I am passionate about secure, high-performance architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business value.…I am a results-driven Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. I specialize in building robust API integrations, real-time streaming solutions, and automated ELT/ETL pipelines that unlock data-driven insights while optimizing cost and governance. I enjoy mentoring teams, embedding best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence. I am passionate about secure, high-performance architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business value.

Ismail D. Wakilu

Data Analyst, Cloud Developer, Database Developer

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I am a results-driven Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. I specialize in building robust API integrations, real-time streaming solutions, and automated ELT/ETL pipelines that unlock data-driven insights while optimizing cost and governance. I enjoy mentoring teams, embedding best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence. I am passionate about secure, high-performance architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business value.…I am a results-driven Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. I specialize in building robust API integrations, real-time streaming solutions, and automated ELT/ETL pipelines that unlock data-driven insights while optimizing cost and governance. I enjoy mentoring teams, embedding best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence. I am passionate about secure, high-performance architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business value.

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I am a results-driven Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. I specialize in building robust API integrations, real-time streaming solutions, and automated ELT/ETL pipelines that unlock data-driven insights while optimizing cost and governance.

I enjoy mentoring teams, embedding best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence. I am passionate about secure, high-performance architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business value.

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Work Experience

Senior Data Engineer at NatWest Group

June 1, 2023 - November 2, 2025

Designed and implemented secure, scalable data platforms on AWS and Snowflake, leveraging dbt to increase data processing efficiency by 30%. Mentored and managed a team of junior engineers, embedding CI/CD pipelines, TDD, and Agile methodologies, improving team productivity and skill development. Architected Medallion architecture with schema evolution, ensuring data quality and enabling scalable data lake solutions. Partnered with business and operations teams to develop high-quality data products aligned with regulatory requirements, driving actionable insights across the organization. Improved deployment reliability and reduced costs by adhering to AWS Well-Architected Framework and governance practices.

Senior AWS Data Engineer at VF Corporation

November 9, 2021 - May 1, 2023

Architected fault-tolerant data pipelines using AWS services (Lambda, Glue, Step Functions), processing 5TB+ daily data while maintaining sub-minute latency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-optimization strategies, reducing AWS operational costs by 20%. Designed and deployed automated data quality frameworks, reducing data errors by 75%. Enhanced query performance by 25% through optimized data modelling and partitioning. Established real-time monitoring using AWS CloudWatch and X‑Ray, achieving 99.9% uptime.

Data Engineer at First Bank Group

November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Designed and deployed AWS-based data infrastructure, including Redshift, EMR, and Glue, enabling high-volume analytics in the banking sector. Built automated data quality frameworks and data lineage tracking to ensure compliance with banking regulations and industry standards. Created real-time dashboards using Tableau and Amazon QuickSight, providing actionable insights for business decision-making. Enhanced data reliability by implementing robust data governance practices and securing pipelines with encryption and access controls.