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Staff Developer Advocate at Google focusing on cloud databases, I am passionate about empowering developers on their data-to-AI journey and creating exceptional developer experiences. With 18 years in the data world having lead and delivered data management and analytics projects across industries, a doctorate in business administration specializing in AI and a few patents in the data management areas, I bring a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to my role in helping developers, practitioners and startups learn, build and thrive on data with Google Cloud.
I also authored a book summarizing a lot of data stuff with a practical approach - Database Design and Modeling with Google Cloud.
A certified Yoga instructor / practitioner, blogger, speaker and I enjoy reading & learning to become a licensed private pilot.
A few causes that I care about directly or by mentoring startups that care about them:
Child Welfare / Safety
Women's Empowerment / Safety
National Defence and Veteran Welfare
Tech Advisor and Mentor
Zapcom
Tackpay
Command HQ
Investor
Fine arts
Feature Film Producer
Music
Technology
Founding