Senior Data Engineer | Cloud & Big Data Solutions

I build scalable, cloud-native data platforms and elegant ETL/ELT pipelines that transform raw data into actionable business insights.

Salbi Faza Rinaldi

About Me

As a Senior Data Engineer, I have a proven track record in architecting and building robust data solutions on both AWS and GCP. I specialize in orchestrating complex data workflows, minimizing latency, and empowering teams with self-service analytics. I'm a passionate mentor and system architect who thrives at the intersection of data, automation, and business impact, always seeking to build systems that are not only powerful but also efficient and maintainable.

Skills & Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
GCP
Apache Airflow
Docker
Kubernetes
Apache Spark
dbt

Professional Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

Senior Data Engineer

Farmbyte

  • Orchestrated over 60 ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS (MWAA, Redshift, Glue), reducing data latency by 70% for more than 200 users.
  • Designed and implemented ML feature pipelines with PySpark and Glue, accelerating model training cycles by 60%.
  • Deployed Apache Superset for self-service BI, leading to a 60% reduction in ad-hoc data requests.

Feb 2024 - Present

Data Engineer Mentor

Dibimbing.id

  • Mentored over 60 students in data engineering fundamentals, including Data Warehousing, DBT, and OLAP, achieving a 90% content satisfaction rate.
  • Delivered hands-on Apache Airflow and Spark/Hadoop training to MSIB students and corporate clients, significantly improving practical skills and assessment scores.

May 2023 - Present

Data Engineer

Ismaya Group

  • Architected and built Medallion data pipelines in BigQuery using Dataform, cutting data transformation times by 70%.
  • Scaled and automated over 50 data pipelines with Airflow and DAG Factory, improving deployment speed by 80% through CI/CD implementation.
  • Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 70% by designing a hybrid ClickHouse-BigQuery data warehouse.

Jan 2022 - May 2023

Associate Data Intelligence

SIRCLO

  • Designed and developed three-star schema data marts using dbt, improving dashboard creation efficiency by 70%.
  • Created more than 10 comprehensive dashboards in Redash for in-depth analysis of commercial and operational metrics.

Projects & Case Studies

Self-Service Analytics Platform with Apache Superset

Implemented a self-hosted analytics platform to enhance data governance and reduce costs, migrating from cloud-based BI tools.

Apache SupersetGoogle BigQueryClickHouse

Hybrid Cloud & On-Premise Data Warehouse

Architected a cost-effective hybrid data warehouse that reduced infrastructure spending by 70% through optimized ETL pipelines and strategic data storage.

Google BigQueryClickHouseETL Optimization

BigQuery Data Warehouse Modernization

Re-modeled the entire data warehouse using a Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to improve data quality, governance, and ETL efficiency.

BigQuery DataformApache AirflowMedallion Architecture

Scalable Data Orchestration with Airflow & DAG Factory

Set up a robust, on-premise Apache Airflow environment and developed a standardized DAG template to streamline and scale ETL processes.

Apache AirflowDAG FactoryGitLab CIDocker

Education & Certifications

Education

2017 - 2022

Bachelor of Science in Oceanography

Bandung Institute of Technology

Graduated cum laude (3.62/4.00 GPA). Thesis on IoT-based water quality monitoring.

Certifications

July 2025

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional

July 2025

Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer

July 2025

IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate

Dec 2025

IELTS Band 7.5

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of an ambitious team. Feel free to reach out.