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Chris Hronek

Data Engineering Consultant & Creator of Parakeet Data

I am a Director of Data Engineering with extensive experience leading technical transformations and building high-performing analytics teams. I specialize in modernizing data infrastructure, implementing AI-driven solutions, and optimizing enterprise data platforms including Snowflake, dbt, and Apache Airflow.

With 7+ years of experience, I've evolved from Business Intelligence Engineer to Director, focusing on modern data stack implementation and cloud data warehouse architecture. I excel at leading end-to-end data transformations while mentoring teams to deliver scalable data solutions.

Career Highlights

I've pioneered AI-powered solutions using Snowflake Cortex, reduced customer onboarding times by 66%, and spearheaded multiple successful cloud migrations. My experience spans data engineering consultancy, enterprise data pipelines, and implementing self-service analytics across various cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Currently

As the Director of Data Engineering at Linqto, I drive technical strategy and modernization initiatives, establish robust data infrastructure, and pioneer AI-driven solutions while mentoring analytics teams and fostering strong stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels.