My name is Sam Farmer.
I am a Data Engineer and Analyst
An American expat in Amsterdam
my background
I’ve gone through a number of phases in my career, and each of them has informed my current work ethos and philosophy. I have excelled in Data roles in fast paced and high touch environments, and believe that my number one asset is my ability to adapt to any challenge that is thrown my way.
Skills
- Python
- Big data
- Extract transform load (ETL)
- Java
- Communication
Work Experience
Data Engineer
Institute for health metrics and evaluation / Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
I was instrumental to the Goalkeepers project for which I implemented data pipelines, streamlined deliverables for foundation work, and ensured data quality.
Data Analyst
Institute for health metrics and evaluation / July 2019 – Sep 2022
I worked with complex databases and improved my ability to assess, transform, and utilize quantitative data using multiple coding languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
Education
University of Washington
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology / 2011-2014
Courses
Seattle University
Computer Science fundamentals, 2022
Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can image.
Alan Turing