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Leland Kearns

Arnold,MT

Summary

Highly skilled Data Engineer and Software Developer with extensive experience in ETL pipeline modernization, database automation, and geospatial intelligence. Proficient in Python, Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and Red Hat Linux. Excels at designing and optimizing data workflows, automation tools, and scalable software solutions. Currently serving as a Data Engineer at BAE Systems. Successfully automated disclosure processes, significantly reducing delivery time from months to minutes. Led efforts to modernize ETL pipelines and data models, enhancing efficiency and automation. Previous roles include Software Developer at Parsons and Syntelligent Analytic Solutions. Developed custom applications, built JSON RPC APIs, and optimized large-scale geospatial data processing. Expertise in ArcGIS, database management, and shell scripting directly contributed to improved operational efficiency and mission success. Background as a Geospatial Analyst and Python Scripter in the U.S. Marine Corps solidifies expertise in GEOINT, geospatial analytics, and data automation for defense and intelligence operations. Ability to integrate data engineering, software development, and geospatial intelligence makes an invaluable asset for high-impact data-driven missions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Engineer

BAE Systems
05.2023 - Current
  • Automated a disclosure process that reduced delivery time from months to minutes
  • Led modernization of ETL pipelines and data models resulting in more efficient and automatic workflows
  • Built internal tools to perform database import/export, auditing, file parsing, querying, format conversion and dissemination
  • Maintained legacy code, APIs and database to support operations

Software Developer

Parsons Corporation
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed an application that associates metadata with files to assist with search and retrieval
  • Modernized software that builds, databases and delivers ISO files
  • Built a JSON Remote Procedure Call (RPC) API to offload tasks to RHEL server

Software Developer

Syntelligent Analytic Solutions
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Wrote and updated scripts to process large geospatial datasets faster and more efficiently
  • Developed a set QC tools that verify the accuracy of ArcGIS Pro project settings and allow users to access data through a GUI

Geospatial Analyst/Python Scripter

United States Marine Corps
10.2015 - 10.2020
  • Geospatial analyst working NGA providing GEOINT support to all military services and some IC partners around the world

Skills

  • Python
  • Oracle SQL
  • Postgres
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Shell scripting
  • Application Development
  • ESRI products
  • Database design
  • ETL development
  • Satellite imagery analysis
  • Data warehousing
  • Object-oriented programming

Timeline

Data Engineer

BAE Systems
05.2023 - Current

Software Developer

Parsons Corporation
05.2022 - 05.2023

Software Developer

Syntelligent Analytic Solutions
10.2020 - 05.2022

Geospatial Analyst/Python Scripter

United States Marine Corps
10.2015 - 10.2020
Leland Kearns