Ed Zanelli
Education
Caltech
BS, Engineering and Applied Science -Work Experience
datagusto
Current
datagusto
Crux
2022-03-01 - 2024-05-01
Crux
Vital Data Technology
2019-10-01 - 2022-03-01
Vital Data Technology
Airship
2017-01-01 - 2019-10-01
Airship
Citrix
2012-10-01 - 2016-11-01
Citrix
54 Oaks
2009-04-01 - 2012-12-01
54 Oaks
Novint Technologies
2007-06-01 - 2009-01-01
Novint Technologies
Tournabout, Inc.
2003-10-01 - 2007-04-01
Tournabout, Inc.
Inferscape, Inc.
2000-05-01 - 2003-10-01
Inferscape, Inc.
Envisage Systems, Inc.
1994-02-01 - 2000-05-01
Envisage Systems, Inc.
Skills
Summary
I’m an accomplished data engineer and leader with a proven track record across industries like high tech, financial services, and health care. As a Director of Data Engineering, I’ve spearheaded transformative initiatives that deliver tangible results, including: - Achieving a 100% SLA compliance rate for external data pipeline delivery, up from 33%. - Launching innovative SaaS offerings in high tech and health care. - Streamlining operations through automation and process optimization. - Cultivating a culture of accountability and transparent communication. But I'm most proud of my ability to take struggling teams and enable them to become high-performing and productive. My management philosophy is to work with executives, stakeholders, and team members to define clear goals, measure success, and reward accomplishment. Of course, communication is key; nobody likes surprises! I have had success challenging my team to achieve objectives while being mindful of the need for a work-life balance. I believe great leadership isn’t just about achieving results; it’s about building teams that feel empowered, supported, and capable of accomplishing extraordinary things. That’s the legacy I aim to create in every role I take on.
