Summary
Dawn Saquin is a data engineer and backend-focused software engineer with nine years of experience building scalable data pipelines and cloud-native systems. Skilled in Python, JavaScript, Node.js, PySpark and a broad suite of AWS services (EMR, Athena, SQS, DynamoDB), she designs ETL solutions that turn complex data into actionable business insights. Her background spans startups and product companies—from Wicket Labs and Brightcove to her current role at Govini—where she’s delivered high-performance integrations and production-ready tooling. She pairs technical depth with strong operational judgment, having repeatedly shipped reliable pipelines in AWS at scale. Outside engineering, Dawn’s varied roles—from teaching English and coordinating large community meetups to being a certified yoga instructor—reflect an ability to communicate, teach, and lead cross-functional teams.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
PennWest California
Kane Area High School
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at Hack Reactor
UnCollege
CS50, CS50 at Harvard University
English, Spanish