David Gilberto Rodriguez Acosta

Colombia · Meta - Villavicencio · (+57) 319 599 81 84 · uddavidro@gmail.com

Business Intelligence professional with over 12 years of experience designing and delivering data-driven solutions to support strategic decision-making. Adept at end-to-end BI development, from ETL to visualization, turning data into strategic insights that drive business performance. Recognized for leading impactful BI initiatives and collaborating across teams to optimize decision-making through data. In addition to a strong foundation in BI, I have contributed to several Data Science projects, applying Data Lakehouse modeling and advanced analytics to complement traditional reporting. Known for my analytical thinking, business-oriented approach, and ability to connect data with real-world outcomes.


Experience

Senior Level 2 - Data & Analytics Professional

Globant Globant

    Results-oriented data professional with a track record of leading BI and Data Science projects from conception to implementation. Expert in building and optimizing the data ecosystem to maximize business value.

    • Led the design and architecture of Business Intelligence solutions, creating scalable data models and information pipelines that serve as the single source of truth for corporate analysis.
    • Developed and deployed interactive dashboards and executive reports in Power BI, Tableau, etc., enabling senior management to monitor KPIs in real-time.
    • Successfully designed, developed, and optimized complex ETL pipelines using DataStage, dbt, Airflow, and other ETL tools, ensuring data quality and integrity across multiple data sources.
    • Manage, maintain, and optimize databases oriented to data warehouses. (Redshift,DashDB,db2,PostgreSQL)
    • Built and automated scalable data transformation workflows using dbt, airflow on the AWS cloud stack (S3, Redshift), enabling the development of analytical solutions for key business challenges like customer prediction and academic forecasting.
    • Project team management: identifying scope, times and costs in order to meet the objectives of the projects to be executed.
April 2017 - Present

Senior Data BI Engineer

Ernst & Young EY (Ernst & Young)

    Proactive BI Developer who initiates and completes impactful BI projects. Strategically designs and improves data infrastructures to elevate business performance and value.

    Implemented and managed comprehensive auditing systems to ensure data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to establish accountability and enhance operational transparency through meticulous event logging and analysis.

    • Led the design and architecture of Business Intelligence solutions, creating scalable data models and information pipelines that serve as the single source of truth for corporate analysis.
    • Developed and deployed interactive dashboards and executive reports in Power BI, Tableau, etc.., enabling senior management to monitor KPIs in real-time.
    • Development of OLAP cubes (On-Line Analytical Processing) and ROLAP (Relational On-Line Analytical Processing) Using Microsoft Analytical Suite: SSAS, SSRS and Power BI
    • Successfully designed, developed, and optimized complex ETL pipelines using DataStage, SSIS, and other ETL tools, ensuring data quality and integrity across multiple data sources.}
    • Manage, maintain, and optimize databases oriented to data warehouses. (Redshift,DashDB,db2,Redshift,PostgreSQL)
    • Audits of information systems and processes related to IT, applying the methodology EY US Topic-based GAM (Global Audit Methodology)
July 2014 - April 2017

Junior to Semi Senior BI Consultant

Summary:

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As a BI Developer, I advanced from Junior to Semi-Senior level, driving data-driven decision-making through the full lifecycle of business intelligence solutions. My responsibilities encompassed robust data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, proficient data warehousing, and comprehensive reporting.

Through this period, I gained hands-on experience in the entire data ecosystem, from raw data ingestion to delivering polished, business-ready reports, consistently improving data accessibility and reliability for stakeholders.

  • ETL Tools: Actively designed, developed, and maintained complex ETL pipelines using IBM DataStage, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB) and Kettle. This involved integrating data from disparate sources, ensuring data quality, and optimizing data flow for performance.
  • SQL Databases: Proficiently managed and queried data across various relational database systems including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase, demonstrating strong SQL scripting and optimization skills.
  • External Sources: Successfully integrated data from a wide array of external sources, including Excel spreadsheets, various flat files, and other proprietary systems, into the data warehouse.
  • Cognos (8.4–10): Developed and delivered impactful reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions using the full suite of Cognos tools, including Framework Manager (for data modeling and package creation), Query Studio, Analysis Studio, and ReportNet.
  • Tableau: Utilized Tableau for creating interactive and visually compelling dashboards, enabling end-users to explore data and derive insights independently.
January 2009 - July 2014

Education

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, Bogotá, Colombia.

Database Specialist
Database Specialist with academic background in computer science and data management, focused on database design, SQL, and data modeling.
January 2011 - December 2012

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia.

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with a focus on software development, databases, and systems analysis.
June 2001 - June 2009

Skills

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Power BI

Tableau

Cube.js

Cognos

DataStage

Airflow

SSIS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redshift

Oracle

MongoDB

DB2

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spark

dbt

Python

SQL

Workflow
  • Business Understanding & Requirements Gathering
  • Data Acquisition & Integration
  • Data Modeling & Transformation
  • Dashboard & Report Development
  • Deployment & User Training
  • Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
  • Testing & QA

Interests

When I'm not focused on my professional life, I enjoy a range of hobbies that keep me balanced. I am an avid gamer and enjoy staying active with outdoor sports.

I also have a passion for traveling to experience new places and reading to broaden my perspectives. Most importantly, I cherish spending quality time with my daughter and my family.


Awards & Certifications

  • Udemy - Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL from A to Z
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Building Data Lakes on AWS (Technical)
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Big Data and Analytics (Classroom)
  • Google Cloud - Data Engineering
  • Google Cloud - Baseline: Data, ML, AI
  • Google Cloud - GCP Essentials
  • IBM Certified - Cognos 8 - 10 BI Multidimensional Reports
  • IBM Certified - Cognos 8 - 10 BI Reports
  • IBM Certified - Cognos 8 - 10 Metadata Models
  • IBM Certified - Cognos 10 Solution Expert
  • Oracle - 11g Administration Workshop I
  • Oracle - 11g Program With PLSQL Release 2
  • Oracle - 11g BI Create Analyses and Dashboards
  • Microsoft - Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
  • ITIL - Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • COBIT - Foundation Certificate in IT Governance and Management