Summary
Maksim Pecherskiy is a Head of Data with 14 years of experience building data platforms and leading teams across big tech, government, international development, and startups. He combines hands-on data engineering—ETL, Airflow, geospatial analysis, and CI/CD—with a proven ability to turn non-technical teams into production-capable Python and JS engineers. In municipal government he launched award-winning data programs, open data portals, and cost-saving tools (like StreetsSD and PandaPack) that improved operations and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars. Known for design-thinking-driven problem discovery and pragmatic open-source-first solutions, he excels at simplifying complex workflows and integrating legacy systems such as Oracle and ESRI. Based in San Diego, he brings a curious, map-focused perspective to data strategy and operational analytics.
14 years of coding experience