Dan Termani
Data Integration Engineer & Automation Specialist with extensive experience developing custom data pipelines, ETL processes, and enterprise file transfer solutions. Expert in creating automated workflows using Apache NiFi, Python, PowerShell, and Bash to manage, validate, and process business-critical data across cloud and on-premises systems. Skilled in building custom processors, S3 integrations, and scheduled task automation that improves operational efficiency and ensures data integrity.
Work Experience
Data Integration Engineer & Automation Specialist
Specialized in developing custom data pipelines, ETL processes, and enterprise file transfer solutions across cloud and on-premises systems.
- Apache NiFi Workflow/Custom Processor Development
- API Integration & Automation
- Bash, Python, & PowerShell Automation
- Cross-Platform Scripting (Linux/Windows)
- Automated Security & Compliance Checks
- Cloud Platform Integration (AWS S3, Azure)
- ETL Pipeline Development & Monitoring
- Secure File Transfer Systems (EFT/SFTS)
- Custom Data Validation & Processing
- System Monitoring & Reporting
Cloud Systems / Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure implementation and automation with focus on AWS services and migration from on-premise solutions.
- Conversion from VMWare to Cloud infrastructure
- Infrastructure as Code via Terraform / Infrastructure design and implementation
- PowerShell / .Net / Python automation and applications
- Bash scripting for interacting with AWS-CLI for automation of tasks and maintenance
- Development of server-less lambda-based monitoring and organization alerting functions
- On-Prem => Hosted AD / Exchange migration to O365 and continued management in hybrid multi-tenant environment
Cloud Systems Engineer / Systems Admin
Design and implementation of cloud infrastructure, with a focus on security, monitoring, and integration with development pipelines.
- Infrastructure and network security, user identity and access management systems
- Design, implementation, maintenance of comprehensive AWS infrastructure
- Development of CloudFormation templates and automated deployment scripts
- Development of serverless lambda-based monitoring and organization alerting functions
- Collaboration with development and QA departments on CI/CD pipeline
IT Manager
Management of IT department through active participation including application development, infrastructure, and personnel.
- IT strategy, proactive planning, and open-source implementation to reduce costs
- AWS, Digital Ocean and on-premise VMWare/ESXI implementation and maintenance
- Network and system monitoring with various tools (RSyslog, Nagios, SolarWinds, etc.)
- Python / Bash / PowerShell / AutoIT scripting for automation
- Research, planning, procurement, and deployment of entire IT infrastructure upgrade
Systems / Network Administrator
Active directory/ user management, Server setup and maintenance, VMWare maintenance, Sage Mas200/90 ERP, Google Apps implementation and administration, Exchange server maintenance, Connectivity technical support and troubleshooting, In-bound phone software and email support, VoIP telephony troubleshooting, Maintaining relationships with vendors
- Active directory/ user management
- Server setup and maintenance
- VMWare maintenance
- Sage Mas200/90 ERP
- Google Apps implementation and administration
- Exchange server maintenance
- Connectivity technical support and troubleshooting
- In-bound phone software and email support
- VoIP telephony troubleshooting
- Maintaining relationships with vendors
Projects
Text Embedding Generator and Vector Database Integration - Built a high-performance text embedding tool in Rust that processes project files for AI retrieval, implementing integration with Qdrant vector database for storage and retrieval of embeddings.
LSP Implementation for the Cyber Language - Developed a full Language Server Protocol implementation in Rust with advanced language features including completions, diagnostics, and hover information.
Custom Parser for the Cyber Language - Developed a complete Tree-sitter grammar for the Cyber scripting language including a custom C++ scanner for handling complex language features.
Advanced Unity Developer Tool for Scene Conversion and Streaming - Created a comprehensive developer tool that automates the conversion of traditional GameObject scenes to DOTS entity subscenes with an intuitive editor interface.
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Additional Technical Experience
- Performance Engineering: Memory management optimization, cache-aware algorithm design
- Cross-Platform Tool Development: Developer utilities for Windows and Linux
- Command-Line Interface Design: Intuitive CLI tools with modern help systems
- Modular System Design: Plugin-based architectures with clean interfaces
- AI/ML Integration: Vector embeddings, computer vision applications
- Database Systems: SQLite-based solutions with full-text search capabilities