Snohomish, WA 98290, USA

George R.

Principal Analytics Engineer | Microsoft & Disney Alum

Over 20 years at Microsoft, Disney, and Chase, I’ve turned messy datasets into the high-trust platforms leaders actually use. As a full-stack engineer, I own the entire lifecycle: architecting star schemas, building ETL pipelines, and shipping performant dashboards. I believe data is only valuable if it is fast, accurate, and immediately actionable; if a user questions the numbers, it won't be used.

I specifically design dashboards for the "Day 60" user experience. That is the point where the initial novelty has worn off and you just need to see your key information quickly and easily without any noise.

My Expertise:

Cloud FinOps: Building systems to track multi-cloud spend, implement cross-charging, and model unit costs. I engineered these platforms at both Microsoft and Disney to manage spend across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Data Infrastructure: Moving organizations away from manual spreadsheets and into automated, metadata-driven pipelines. I’ve managed 12 TB SQL DataMarts with near-100% uptime.
Executive Reporting: Designing high-density dashboards influenced by Stephen Few’s principles to show the "why" behind the numbers.
Modern Full-Stack: I stay hands-on with the latest tech. I recently built tri-northwest.com using React 19 and Tailwind CSS to stay current with modern stacks.

Hire George

SAP BusinessObjects

SQL

Microsoft SharePoint Software Testing Business Intelligence Agile Methodologies Data Analytics Dashboard

Work

Pacific Northwest Triathlon Events | WA, OR, ID, BC

tri-northwest.com

For the first time ever, I built a site for myself instead of for clients or employers! For years I maintained a giant spreadsheet of Pacific Northwest triathlon events for the Seattle Triathlon Group. I finally ditched the spreadsheet and built tri-northwest.com If you know my Analytics Dashboards, you'll probably recognize the vibe: information-packed single page design that gets you what you need fast!

What I Built

- Interactive map showing every triathlon in the PNW (color-coded by month)

- Smart filters for race types, locations, and dates

- Live RSS feed pulling latest news from Slowtwitch, Triathlete, and Triathlon Magazine

- Mobile-first design that actually works on your phone

The Stack

Pure vibe coding having started as developer in the late 80s this was insane! Developed it with the latest stuff:

- TanStack Start (React 19 + SSR)

- TanStack Router

- Tailwind CSS 4

- Pigeon Maps for OpenStreetMap

- Hosted for FREE on Vercel's hobby tier!

- Domain: $12/year on Cloudflare!

Data Visualization Software Development Databases

Experience

Apr 2017 — Present

Microsoft

Principal Data Scientist (Functioning as Principal Analytics Engineer)

Microsoft Business Applications Group
Independently architected and developed comprehensive Cloud Resource Management Data Mart from ground up, serving 400+ users across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform organizations
Designed and implemented Azure Spend dimensional and tabular models, enabling deep cost analysis and optimization across the platform
Developed sophisticated C# ETL Metadata framework integrating multiple data sources (SQL, Azure REST APIs, Kusto) into unified platform, enabling rapid expansion of data coverage
Collaborated with platform engineering teams to surface and analyze previously untapped infrastructure metrics, leading to enhanced resource optimization
Created custom React JS dashboard with curated Power BI reports, democratizing data access across Business Applications group
Built end-to-end analytics solution tracking 4M+ databases, driving data-informed capacity planning and cost optimization
Achieved industry-leading gross margins through development of automated monitoring and optimization tools while supporting exponential platform growth
Maintained and evolved entire platform as sole developer, delivering enterprise-scale impact with lean resources

Mar 2010 — Mar 2017

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Software Development Engineer

Independently developed comprehensive hosting infrastructure reporting platform supporting Disney.com, ABC.com, ESPN.com, and Theme Parks
Built and maintained $10M monthly cloud chargeback system tracking AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud spending
Received Star Performer award for successfully migrating enterprise CMDB from CA ServiceDesk to ServiceNow
Developed SSIS based ETL Metadata framework, enabling myself to perform work typically requiring 3-4 engineers.
Created innovative dashboard framework using AngularJS, enabling near real-time infrastructure monitoring
Staffed and led a team of 2 vendor engineers to support and expand the platform while maintaining lean operational efficiency

Apr 2009 — Apr 2010

Brooks Sports

Senior Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Rescued failed sales reporting project, delivering successful implementation as sole technical resource
Architected and deployed SharePoint-based reporting platform serving entire sales organization
Optimized OLAP cube usability and performance through collaboration with Data engineering team.

Aug 2008 — Mar 2009

Chase

Staff Reporting Developer - Corporate Fraud Investigations

Selected for critical post-acquisition transition team, successfully migrating 7 years of sensitive Corporate Fraud Investigation data one month ahead of schedule
Collaborated one-on-one with Chase counterpart to architect data mapping strategy and develop migration scripts
Created parallel reporting systems while maintaining existing functionality, ensuring seamless transition for investigators between platforms
Delivered flawless transition execution ahead of timeline, earning maximum performance and transition bonuses

Mar 2007 — Jul 2008

Chase

Staff Lead Reporting Developer - Market Risk Management

Designed, developed, and engineered a Market Risk Management dashboarding website from end to end as a solo effort.
Replaced prior failed systems to provide centralized reporting for $4B+ in portfolios, empowering traders with on-demand risk matrices for $6B in market value.
Deployed the platform to Washington Mutual’s trading floors on both the East Coast and West Coast, providing a critical tool for decision-making.
Built a scalable solution, including database design, Meta Data ETL Framework pipelines, and a web-based user interface, delivering real-time insights to stakeholders.

Jun 2005 — Feb 2007

Washington Mutual

Technology Manager II - Retail Bank Performance Analytics

Led lean team of 5 developers to create FC Web reporting portal, replacing failed legacy solution
Scaled the platform from 240 initial users to 6,000 daily active users (DAU) and 20,000 monthly active users (MAU) across 2,400 branches within the first year, driven by word-of-mouth adoption
Designed and implemented comprehensive performance analytics system tracking sales, operations, and profitability metrics
Built platform from open source foundation, demonstrating innovation and cost-effective solution delivery
Delivered end-to-end solution including database design, ETL pipelines, and web-based user interface supporting 500+ concurrent users
Managed full project lifecycle including hiring, architecture, development, and deployment

Feb 2002 — Jun 2005

Washington Mutual

Technology Manager II - Home Loans

Led a team to design and implement a custom Test Automation framework, reducing regression testing from five weeks to four days.
Provided technical leadership for Business Objects, Credit Risk Tracking, and Remedy systems.
Managed performance/load testing for mortgage origination and business intelligence systems.
Authored comprehensive project documentation, including vision statements, end-user manuals, and project plans.

George R.

Principal Analytics Engineer | Microsoft & Disney Alum

Work

Pacific Northwest Triathlon Events | WA, OR, ID, BC