About Me
Passionate data engineer with a focus on building scalable, reliable systems that turn data into business value.
Professional Bio
I'm John Power, a Senior Data Engineer based in Sydney, Australia, with over 10 years of experience in IT and 5+ years specializing in data engineering and analytics. My passion lies in designing robust data platforms that transform complex business challenges into scalable, high-performance solutions.
Throughout my career, I've worked across various industries including finance, healthcare, retail, and technology, building everything from real-time streaming pipelines to AI-powered analytics platforms. I believe in the power of clean, well-architected data systems to drive meaningful business outcomes.
My approach combines technical excellence with strong stakeholder communication. I focus on understanding business needs first, then crafting elegant technical solutions that are maintainable, observable, and scalable. Whether it's optimizing a data pipeline for better performance or implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, I'm driven by the impact these systems have on real business problems.
How I Work
Quality First
I prioritize code quality, comprehensive testing, and robust error handling. Every system I build is designed for long-term maintainability and reliability.
Observability
Every data system needs comprehensive monitoring and alerting. I build observability into every solution from day one.
Collaboration
I believe the best solutions come from close collaboration with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements.
Performance
Scalability and performance optimization are core to everything I build. Systems should perform excellently at any scale.
Skills & Expertise
Data Engineering
Programming
AI & ML
Cloud & DevOps
Soft Skills
Career Timeline
Senior Data Engineer
Leading Tech Company
Architecting enterprise-scale data platforms and AI solutions
Data Engineer
Digital Transformation Consultancy
Building data pipelines and analytics platforms for Fortune 500 clients
Analytics Developer
Financial Services
Developed real-time analytics and reporting solutions
IT Consultant
Various Organizations
Started career in IT infrastructure and system administration
Let's Build Something Amazing Together
Ready to discuss your next data engineering challenge? I'd love to hear about your project and explore how we can work together.