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Hello! I'm Ryan

An experienced data architect with a demonstrated history of aligning business objectives and technical solutions to deliver long-term strategic value. Skilled in many aspects of design, development, and implementation of data analytic solutions. With a diverse background spanning multiple subject areas including healthcare, manufacturing, clinical trial regulatory compliance, and digital publishing. Passionate about building up and working with healthy, effective, and productive teams.

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Ryan Christensen

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EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

2016-2023

SPIE, Bellingham, WA

Business Intelligence Engineer

  • Product owner and SME design and development of SQL Server data warehouse

  • Designed and led cross-deparment team implementation of near real-time analytics system

  • Upgraded legacy SSIS ETL systems from SQL 2008 to SQL 2019

  • Lead engineer integration of IBM watson campaign mgmt with Microsoft dynamics CRM

  • Developed platform to suport standardized 3rd party data integration to data warehouse

  • Coordinated and provided classroom training to increase staff capability of self service reporting

  • Refactored SSIS ETL processes into Azure data factory 

  • Enterprise Data governance product owner

2014-2016

Bioclinica, Bellingham, WA

Programming Engineer II

  • Managed technical teams adoption of FDA approved SDLC

  • Adapted TDD to new product database development

  • Led technical teams GAP analysis for Compass integration with Bioclinica product suite

  • Implemented compass integration with Biztalk services

  • Participated in re-branding strategy of Compass application

  • Led Bioclinica eClinical cross-product impelentation of AWS IAAS strategy

2013-2014

Blueprint Clinical, Bellingham, WA

CTO

  • Planning and conception of new product(Compass)

  • Designed and implemented all data architectural systems

  • Designed and implemented all FDA CDISC data integrations

  • Created techincal resource business strategy

  • Hire and train staff

  • Proficient with clinical trial research methodologies

  • Successfull product exit 18 months

2012-2013

Faithlife, Bellingham, WA

Senior Data Warehouse Architect

  • Trained co-workers on data warehouse design best practices

  • Trained co-workers on data warehouse integration best practices

  • Developed data governance strategy with executive sponsorship

  • Trained development team on OLAP SQL Server Analysis services

  • Worked closesly with CEO to identify value projects for new enterprise data warehouse

  • Succesfully launched first data warehouse implementation

2004-2012

Peacehealth, Bellingham, WA

Data Warehouse Developer

  • Development and design of SQL server analysis serivces 

  • Development and design of ETL systems to support SSAS

  • Worked with project management to develop development standards

  • Developed meaningful usage metrics of data warehouse for administrative and value assessment

  • Coordinated with Executive team to develop enterprise health dashboard

  • Assisted with implmentation of SDLC best practices relating to data warehouse development

  • Proficient with many helthcare standards and protocols including HIPPA, HITECH, ICD-10, HICL, Core Measures, JCAHO, HL7

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Master's - Business Administration

Western Washington University - 2022

BS - Computer Science

Western Washington University - 1999

Certifications

Python 3 Programming Specialization

Coursera - Nov 2022

Python Programming Basics

Coursera - Oct 2022

Python Functions, and dictionaries

Coursera - Sept 2022

Python Data Collection and Processing

Coursera - Aug 2022

Python Classes and inheritance

Coursera - July 2022

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