Service Owner for the Cassandra as a Service platform, and firmwide non-relational
database SME for JP Morgan Chase. Pitched, funded, designed, built, and
supported the Cassandra as a Service platform, and managed all processes
end-to-end.
Pitched the idea of a full Apache Cassandra platform as a service to executive
management to help solve the data management requirements for several use
cases within JP Morgan Chase globally. Garnered buy-in and commitment from
senior leaders in central technology and individual lines of business.
Developed business case including charge back models to fund the operation
of the service and prove value. To date, 3 business cases have been approved
for the build and expansion of the platform, totalling ~$20MM in assets.
Dollar saves by centralizing the service is estimated at ~$8MM
Initially acted as engineering lead to design software, automation, and
tooling to support the platform, enabling on-demand delivery with minimal
support personnel.
Acting as resource and project manager for further implementation of the
platform. Platform and tooling is delivered in 2-week agile sprints.
Currently fulfilling all roles within the project including business management,
operations, client engagement, training, risk and controls, and vendor
engagement. (Occasionally still find time to contribute technically and
operationally)
Established a NoSQL Center of Excellence within JPMC. Seen as the foremost
expert in non-relational databases within JPMC
Successfully passed internal database audit on the first attempt.