John Geldart
Sr. Solutions Engineer
Professional Summary
Senior Solutions Engineer who modernizes analytics for Fortune-level clients, aligning data platforms and cloud architecture to measurable outcomes in speed, reliability, and governance.
Professional Experience
Sr. Solutions Engineer
Axis Group
Architect and deliver enterprise analytics platforms for Fortune-level clients, aligning data strategy, scalability, and security with business outcomes.
- Architected an enterprise metadata-lineage platform (PostgreSQL + React Flow)
- Built an AI-driven incident-response agent on Azure AI Foundry: vectorized runbooks, applied retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and integrated with Microsoft Entra ID for secure access
- Optimized multi-tenant analytics stacks (Qlik Sense, QlikView, Power BI), interfacing with users and devlopers, reducing task failure rates, and admninistrating Windows and Linux servers
- Automated platform operations with Python, PowerShell, and Django: created a user-configurable failure-alert service and a Qlik Sense Repository-API license analyzer, reducing monthly admin time
- Orchestrated data pipelines across Snowflake, Oracle OCI, JIRA, and REST APIs, sustaining nightly loads of 10M+ rows
- Revived a high-risk client account by instituting KPI reviews and bi-weekly stakeholder syncs, and restoring trust
Solutions Engineer
Axis Group
Designed and delivered enterprise data and analytics solutions as a Solutions Engineer.
- Built and Deployed analytics stacks (Qlik Sense, QlikView, Power BI)
- Administered client and internal Windows and Linux servers
- Created and maintained detailed technical documentation and runbooks
- Trained and mentored junior team members
- Automated routine tasks with Python and PowerShell
Associate Solutions Engineer
Axis Group
Managed multiple analytics environments across clients with VMs hosted locally and in cloud environments.
- Managed multiple Qlik Sense, QlikView, and NPrinting environments across clients, with VMs hosted locally and in cloud environments
- Prioritized time management to ensure project execution and SLA compliance in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with contract teams on negotiations and agreements for new clients and renewals
Business Continuity Analyst
Nomura Holdings
Led technology initiatives and business continuity projects.
- Led Virtual Desktop Interface rollout project, coordinating with BCP Coordinators and department heads
- Authored Scope-of-Work and design documentation for a mobile Business Continuity application
- Managed internal project budgeting databases with VBA and SQL
- Oversaw Business Impact Analysis, vendor assessments, and Business Continuity Plans
Design Experience
Manhattan Yacht Club
Stevens Institute of Technology Senior Design Project
Participated in the design of a zero-net-energy clubhouse and campus for the Manhattan Yacht Club.
- Designed an on-site wastewater management system, produced pricing estimates, and created 3D models using SketchUp
- Built a work breakdown structure and monitored project planning with MS Project
Technical Skills
Qlik Sense (Admin & Dev)NPrintingVizlibQlikViewPower BIMicrosoft FabricSnowflakeSQLPostgreSQLSQL ServerPythonFlaskDjangoPowerShellBashJavaScriptHTML/CSSReactReact FlowDockerAzureAWSAirbyteData ModelingETL/ELTData Lineage & GovernanceREST APIsSSO (SAML/Shibboleth)Entra ID (Azure AD)LDAPSection Access/RLSZabbixWindows ServerLinuxGitAI/MLRAGVector Search and EmbeddingsAzure AI Foundry
Certifications
Azure Administrator Associate
AZ-104Identity & GovernanceNetworking
Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
DP-600LakehousePower BI
Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900Core Data ConceptsAzure SQL
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900Machine LearningResponsible AI
Qlik Sense System Administrator
Qlik SenseSecurity RulesPerformance
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CLF-C02Cloud ConceptsCost Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management
Concentration in Systems Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Major GPA: 3.2/4.0
Relevant Coursework:
System Architecture & DesignData Mining & Risk AssessmentLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementAnalysis of Networks & StrategiesModeling and SimulationProject ManagementOperations ResearchStatistics
Hobbies & Interests
Music ProductionSoftware DevelopmentRunningGolf