Summary
Troy Hamilton is a seasoned software engineer and data specialist with over two decades of experience designing scalable, cloud-first solutions and modernizing data ecosystems. He has led cross-functional initiatives at organizations like SSENSE and Disney, delivering large-scale migrations, GDPR-focused monitoring, and a self-service data-mesh that empowered real-time analytics. Comfortable across software, data engineering, architecture, and DevOps, Troy has a track record of cost-optimizing AWS environments and moving complex systems (200M+ records) with high accuracy. He thrives in remote, collaborative settings and focuses on enabling business teams to make data-driven decisions through practical, auditable solutions. Based in Canada, he blends hands-on scripting and automation with strategic architecture work, often surfacing operational improvements that aren’t obvious until measured in production.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
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