Lubo Bali - Data Engineer | Analyst

Chicago, IL • (312)-358-0008 • data@lubobali.com •

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Data Engineer Professional

Detail-oriented data professional with a master’s degree and hands-on experience building ETL pipelines, data models, and reporting solutions using Python, SQL, Spark, and BI tools. Skilled in extracting, transforming, and loading data from multiple sources, building data marts, and applying data quality frameworks. Currently completing a data engineering bootcamp with focus on Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, and streaming architecture. Experienced in working with healthcare, operational, and job market datasets. Familiar with AWS, GCP, Hadoop ecosystem, Git, and documentation practices. Passionate about solving business problems using scalable, modern data solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Certifications:         Data Engineering, Data Analyst

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux

Programs:               SQL, Python, Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, BI Tools, Docker, Git,

Networking:            TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS

WORK EXPERIENCE

REMAX                                                                                                                                                                         Chicago IL

Real Estate Investment Analyst                                                                                                Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

·       Led a project to collect and analyze residential property data in Chicago.

·       Used MySQL and Excel to identify pricing trends and support decision-making.

·       Built Tableau dashboards to visualize key real estate metrics.                                                                                                                                                        

Real Estate Broker                                                                                                                   June 2022 – Mar 2025

·       Analyzed real estate market trends using SQL and Excel dashboards.

2828 ARTHINGTON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION                                                                                     Chicago IL 

Property Manager                                                                                                                          Jan 2013 - Present

●       Maintained and organized lease and financial records using SQL and Excel.

●       Handled financial/lease record systems, managing structured data similar to ERP workflows.

CSKA                                                                                                                                                                                           Sofia, Bulgaria 

Basketball Coach and Manager                                                                                                     Jan 2001 - April 2013

●       Led team operations and secured sponsorships to support long-term performance.

EDUCATION

Master in Sports Management / Basketball Coach                                                                                                 2002 -2004

National Sports Academy                                                                                                                                            Sofia, Bulgaria

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Systems Springfield,  – 3.5 GPA                                                            Online                                                                                                                               

Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL                                                                                            Expected July 2026 

Data Analytics Bootcamp Certificate                                                                                         Online

Data Career Jumpstart                                                                                                                                                   Feb – June  2025

Data Engineering Bootcamp                                                                                                                             Online

DataExpert.io                                                                                                                                                                               June 2025 - August 2025

·       Dimensional and fact data modeling

·       Apache Spark, Flink, and Kafka for large-scale and streaming data

·       Data contracts, data quality, and documentation

·       Communication, visualization, and stakeholder impact using Tableau

Projects:

Sigma+Snowflake Project: Arizona Job Market: Analyzed 35,000+ listings to uncover hiring trends, top employers, and entry-level roles; built interactive dashboards.

Excel Project:  Analyzed 2,000+ marketing records using VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, and charts to evaluate campaign performance.

MySQL Project: Analyzed 107,000+ diabetic hospital records using SQL to uncover how meds, treatment changes, and lab tests impact 30-day readmissions.

Tableau Project: Created dashboard analyzing 1,800+ schools to uncover trends in class size, test scores, and graduation rates using MCAS data.

SQL Project: Analyzed World Bank loan data to reveal how Costa Rica repaid a $10M highway loan over 50 years with only half the roads completed.

Python Project: Mining Process Optimization (Python, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib): Analyzed 7,300 + hourly records to identify factors impacting iron yield; uncovered key pH ranges and delivered insights using scatter plots, KDE, and heatmaps.

Power BI Project:- Uncovered inventory gaps and optimized logistics across the supply chain.