Senior Data Engineer
2019 - 2019BCG GAMMA- Developed and optimized the Apache Airflow working graph solution.
- Packaged the solution using Docker and Docker Compose.
- Built workflow in CircleCI to automate the building, packaging, and deploying process.
- Developed test scenarios to cover the important use cases.
- Used Azure cloud storage tech like Blob store and SQLDQ.
Technologies: Python, Apache Airflow, Docker, CircleCI, Docker ComposeSenior Solution Architect
2019 - 2019CN Railway- Delivered ETL/streaming based on Hadoop, Spark, and Flink.
- Architected and developed an event-driven application using React and GraphQL.
- Architected and developed an integration solution.
- Architected and developed a solution based on React and Node.js and deployed the solution using Docker and Kubernetes.
Technologies: Java, Scala, Python, Big Data, Apache Spark, React, Node.js, Docker, KubernetesBig Data Architect
2016 - 2019Morgan Stanley- Architected and developed a big data ETL solution.
- Worked on building a knowledge Graph using a triple store database.
- Developed a sentiment analysis model using DL.
- Architected and developed NLP Solutions.
- Built data interactive UI based on React and React D3.
Technologies: Scala, Java, Python, NLP, DL, ML, Big DataBig Data Developer
2016 - 2016TD Bank- Developed a solution to three ETL big data projects using Apache Hive and Oozie.
- Worked as part of the team on extending Hadoop security functionality.
- Architected and developed a multi-threaded Java application to integrate a Linux local account with the Active directory, business requirement analysis, and sketching technical solution.
- Received “Act for Impact Award” on my work.
Technologies: Java, Scala, Hadoop, Spark, StreamingLead Software Engineer
2014 - 2015NetBridge Consulting- Architected and developed two big data ETL application based on Apache Spark, AKKA, Kafka, and Cassandra.
- Architected and developed an application based on TDD.
Technologies: Apache Spark, Scala, Kafka, Apache Cassandra, Java 8Senior Software Engineer
2011 - 2014Lebanon Consultent- Built and introduced the big data practice.
- Architected and built an ERP solution.
- Architected an integration solution.
Technologies: Big Data, Scala, AKKA, JavaSenior Solution Architect
2005 - 2011Accad Institute- Built the software developers team.
- Architected and developed the institute management solution.
- Architected and developed a solution to automate sugar factory.
- Architected and developed a solution for a utilities company.
Technologies: Java, Oracle, Weblogic
Ghassan Hallaq
Data Engineering Developer in Montreal, QC, Canada
Member since May 16, 2019
Ghassan is senior solution architect with over 20 years of experience at companies like CN, Morgan Stanley, and TD Bank. He has also architected a lot of big data solutions, and he is an expert in applying AI and machine learning in his solutions.
Ghassan is now available for hire
Portfolio
- BCG GAMMAPython, Apache Airflow, Docker, CircleCI, Docker Compose
- CN RailwayJava, Scala, Python, Big Data, Apache Spark, React, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes
- Morgan StanleyScala, Java, Python, NLP, DL, ML, Big Data
Experience
- Scala, 6 years
- Data Engineering, 6 years
- Java 8, 6 years
- Python 3, 5 years
- Apache Spark, 5 years
- Data Architecture, 4 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), 3 years
- Azure, 2 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Linux, VS Code, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Jupyter,
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on used DL, NLP, and ontology to build an NLU model.
Employment
Experience
- Act for Impact Award (Other amazing things)
Awarded for my work on a security project.
Skills
Languages
Scala, Python 3, Haskell, GraphQL, Java 8, Swift, Objective-C, JavaScript, Golang, Rust, C++, CFrameworks
Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Camel, Express.jsLibraries/APIs
React, REST APIs, PySpark, Node.js, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorchTools
Apache Solr, Apache Airflow, Flink, Kafka Streams, Apache NiFi, Terraform, Envoy Proxy, IstioParadigms
Functional Programming, Agile Software Development, DevOpsPlatforms
Linux, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Docker, iOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AzureStorage
NoSQL, Graph Databases, MySQL/MariaDBOther
Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Pyspark, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Low Latency, Apache Cassandra, WebAssembly
Education
- Diploma in Computer Systems Analyst1994 - 1996Accad Institute - Aleppo, Syria
- Progress towards a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics1987 - 1990Aleppo University - Aleppo, Syria
Certifications
- Manager of Quality/Organizational ExcellenceOCTOBER 2011 - DECEMBER 2014American Society for Quality
- Quality EngineerJUNE 2011 - JUNE 2014American Society for Quality
- HACCP AuditorMARCH 2011 - JUNE 2014American Society for Quality
- Six Sigma Black BeltJUNE 2010 - JUNE 2013American Society for Quality
- Quality AuditorDECEMBER 2009 - DECEMBER 2012American Society for Quality
- Project Management ProfessionalSEPTEMBER 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2017Project Management Institute
- Sun Certified Business Component DeveloperOCTOBER 2007 - PRESENTSun Certification
- System Administrator/MessagingJUNE 2005 - PRESENTMicrosoft
- Sun Certified Web Component DeveloperAPRIL 2004 - PRESENTSun Certification
- Level I CertificationFEBRUARY 2004 - PRESENTLinux Professional Institute
- Microsoft Certified TrainerJANUARY 2004 - JANUARY 2014Microsoft
- System AdministratorJUNE 2003 - PRESENTMicrosoft
- Sun Certified DeveloperMARCH 2003 - PRESENTSun Certification
- Oracle 9i Database Administrator Certified ProfessionalDECEMBER 2002 - PRESENTOracle
- Oracle 9i Database Administrator Certified AssociateNOVEMBER 2002 - PRESENTOracle
- Cisco Certified Design Associate - CCDAMARCH 2002 - MARCH 2004Cisco Career Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNADECEMBER 2001 - DECEMBER 2003Cisco Career Certification
- Sun Certified ProgrammerAUGUST 2001 - PRESENTSun Certification
- Professional System EngineerAPRIL 2001 - PRESENTMicrosoft
- Network+NOVEMBER 2000 - PRESENTCompTIA Certification Program
- A+NOVEMBER 2000 - PRESENTCompTIA Certification Program
