C. Thomas Brittain

About Me

Thomas Brittain: A Hacker’s Journey

Welcome to my corner of the web! I’m Thomas Brittain, a Data Engineering Manager and a fervent believer in the power of data to change the world. My journey has been anything but conventional, fueled by an insatiable curiosity, a love for hacking together solutions, and an unyielding drive to tackle challenges head-on.

Embarking on the Data Odyssey

Bitfocus: Data Alchemist and Architect

Nov 2017 - Present My journey at Bitfocus began with a mission: transform chaos into order, one dataset at a time. As a Data Engineer Manager, I’ve orchestrated a symphony of data pipelines, databases, and cloud infrastructure. - Master of Clouds: Leading the charge on our AWS migration, I reduced Looker load times by 80%, optimizing cloud resources and saving the company $15,000 annually. - Data Maestro: Engineered a multi-tenant budget attribution system and developed robust ETL scripts, proving the magic of efficient data transformations. - Guiding Light: Mentored over 20 engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Tarrant County Homeless Coalition: The Data Defender

Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 At the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, my mission was clear: use data to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. - Warehouse Wizard: Designed and managed a local data warehouse using R and SQLite, serving 30,000+ participants and providing daily support to over 200 users. - Training Titan: Delivered training sessions, reducing user errors by 80%, and developed an Angular application that saved $20,000 in vendor fees.

MHMR Tarrant County: Street Warrior and Advocate

Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 I took to the streets, leading a team of case managers with one goal: help those in need through data-driven insights and compassionate action. - Outreach Oracle: Led efforts in engaging and enrolling individuals experiencing homelessness, delivering technical expertise, and advocating for social change.

The Hacker Projects

  • Apple Health Data Warehouse: Crafted a cutting-edge data warehouse with AWS, API Gateway, and Lambda functions, streamlining data ingestion like never before.
  • Deep Arcane: Ventured into the realm of machine learning, creating a generative adversarial network (GAN) to conjure novel magic symbols.
  • Valdez Mutant: Designed a compact embedded system using LPC1114 and Bluetooth 4.0, showcasing my knack for innovative hardware solutions.

Tools of the Trade

Tech Arsenal

  • Cloud Mastery: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Programming Prodigy: Python, Rust, SQL
  • Machine Learning Maverick: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HuggingFace
  • Visualization Virtuoso: React, LookML, Data Pipelines

Certifications

A Journey Through Learning

  • College of the Ozarks , Point Lookout, MO
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Psychology (Sep 2005 - May 2007)

Connect with Me

I’m always on the hunt for new adventures, exciting projects, and opportunities to hack together solutions that make a difference. Let’s join forces:

The Hacker's Creed

In the heart of my journey lies a simple belief: data is more than numbers on a screen; it’s a tool for change. I’ve transformed data into actionable insights, built cloud solutions, and mentored the next wave of tech innovators. Through it all, my mission remains clear – harness the power of data to drive social good and make a lasting impact.

Unshackle the data. Embrace the chaos. Change the world. One dataset at a time.

Join me on this quest to turn data into a force for good. Let’s break boundaries and create something extraordinary.