Gints R.

Gints R.

Data Engineer

Latvia
Trusted member since 2025
19 years of experience

In a recent engagement, Gints played a transformational role in turning around a struggling analytics initiative. He rebuilt the project as a modern, scalable data service on Azure Cloud, overcoming complex platform constraints through innovative problem-solving, technical rigor, and hands-on leadership.

Known for his dedication to data quality, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach, Gints delivers solutions that are both technically sound and business-aligned. His ability to lead teams, navigate technical challenges, and deliver insights that truly support end users makes him a highly valuable contributor to any data-driven organization.

Main expertise

SQLSQL19 years
Data AnalyticsData Analytics15 years
BicepBicep3 years
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Excel16 years
34+

Experience6

If Insurance

Technical lead/Data engineer

If Insurance
Insurance
Feb 2023 · 3y 8m
  • Contributed to the design and development of a new analytical platform in Azure.
  • Guided the implementation of data orchestration processes using Azure Data Factory.
  • Oversaw data processing and querying with Synapse Analytics.
  • Managed large-scale data storage solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage.
  • Implemented data transformations using PySpark and SQL.
  • Delivered a modern, scalable analytics platform aligned with business requirements.
DatabricksDatabricks
MSSQLMSSQL
T-SQLT-SQL
PostmanPostman
PythonPython
35+
If Insurance

Senior DWH Developer/Tech lead

If Insurance
Insurance
Jan 2015 - Feb 2023 · 8y 1m
  • Designed and built a new Data Warehouse (DWH) from the ground up, integrating data from one of the largest .NET-based systems.
  • Collaborated with the DWH Architect to ensure a scalable and efficient architecture.
  • Developed ETL workflows using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
  • Implemented and optimized stored procedures and SQL queries for high-performance data processing.
  • Applied Star Schema modeling based on Kimball methodology to support business intelligence and analytical reporting.
MSSQLMSSQL
T-SQLT-SQL
C#C#
.NET.NET
Microsoft Power BIMicrosoft Power BI
14+
Tieto

Senior Software developer

Tieto
Information Technology (IT) and Services
Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 · 2y 3m
  • Contributed to the development of the State Education Information System (VIIS), a national platform for managing educational data in Latvia.
  • Participated in the maintenance and enhancement of system functionalities to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Supported data integration and processing to enable efficient management of national education records.
JavaJava
PostmanPostman
C#C#
SQLSQL
.NET.NET
18+
Swedbank

Data warehouse developer

Swedbank
Banking and Finance
Feb 2008 - Sep 2012 · 4y 7m
  • Participated in a large-scale initiative to consolidate three Pan-Baltic data warehouses into a unified Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
  • Supported the EURO project implementation across the Baltic countries as part of the data team.
  • Contributed to cross-border collaboration, ensuring alignment of data standards and integration practices.
  • Assisted in developing scalable data solutions to enhance regional reporting and analytical capabilities.
SQLSQL
OracleOracle
TeradataTeradata
CSVCSV
AgileAgile
13+
HCC

Web developer

HCC
News and Magazines
Jul 2006 - Jan 2008 · 1y 6m
  • Contributed to the development of a news portal, ensuring functionality, usability, and scalability;

  • Participated in the design and implementation of a web-based document management system;

  • Assisted in integrating content and document workflows to improve accessibility and user experience;

  • Supported ongoing maintenance and enhancements to ensure stable performance of both platforms.

PHPPHP
MySQLMySQL
JavaScriptJavaScript
HTMLHTML
CSSCSS
2+

Web developer

Lattelecom
Telecommunications
Feb 2005 - Feb 2006 · 1y
  • Developed online advertisements using Macromedia Flash for various clients;

  • Created graphic designs and layouts for youth magazines;

  • Built and maintained simple web pages to support online presence and user engagement.

PHPPHP
JavaScriptJavaScript
HTMLHTML
CSSCSS
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop
Adobe FlashAdobe Flash

Engineering excellence

All Data Engineers who have applied to Proxify are scored from 0 to 300 on engineering excellence, one of the five parameters we evaluate. This score reflects engineering excellence only, based on interviews, take-home assignments, live coding sessions, and/or on-the-job performance reviews. The curve shows how all evaluated Data Engineers are distributed across that range, where our acceptance threshold for this parameter sits, and where Gints stands.

050100150200250300Engineering excellence scoreShare of engineersmedianmeanProxifyacceptancethreshold
Gints
Score 230 · Top 2% of engineers

Certificates 4

Microsoft Azure
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft Azure

Issued Jan 2023

Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Specialist: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Development IntroductionMicrosoft Corporation

Issued Oct 2014

Microsoft Azure
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft Azure

Issued Jan 2023

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Education

LUO
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Computer science2010 - 2012
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)
Computer science2002 - 2006

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