Alex Smith
Data Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolAlex Smith is a Data Engineer based in San Francisco with eight years of experience turning messy, cross-functional data into operational insight and practical products. Currently at Cellares, he previously built data models, dashboards, and tooling at Zipline that reduced parts costs by over $100k and led the end-to-end development of Socos Labs’ Inclusion Impact Index—an algorithmic economic model and interactive dashboard funded by $300K in grants. He blends strong Python/SQL engineering and dbt experience with a background in research coordination and product-facing analytics, making him comfortable navigating both clinical studies and fast-moving startups. A creative problem solver with roots in fine arts and design, he brings a designer’s eye to data products and mentors teams to ship meaningful, mission-driven work.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Michaelis School of Fine Arts Fine/Studio Arts General, Michaelis School of Fine Arts Fine/Studio Arts General at University of Cape TownPost-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions Psychology, Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions Psychology at UC Berkeley ExtensionBachelor of Arts (B.A.) Fine/Studio Arts General, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Fine/Studio Arts General at Pomona CollegeProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
slimtomatillo/art-basil
Apr 2024 - Feb 2025
This project aims to create and populate (with fresh data!) a website that lists upcoming art events in your area.
Contributions:6 PRs, 145 pushes, 5 branches in 10 months
slimtomatillo/irish_EV_charger_status
Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
Contributions:10 commits, 14 pushes, 1 branch in 29 days
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