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Zac Walters

Data Engineer

Kalmbach Feeds

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My New Project

Analyzing Unicorn Companies

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SQL Server Developer

My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Project

Analyzing Unicorn Companies

Quantitative pioneer, venturing into unexplored territories of data exploration.

My Work

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Intermediate SQL

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

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Intermediate SQL

My Certifications

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Other Certificates

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Intermediate SQL
Intermediate Python
Data Manipulation with pandas

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. | Nov 2022 - Present

Data Engineer

Building data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data for further analytics Supporting data modeling needs for data analysts Providing analysts with guidance on advanced Power BI visualizations
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

Compounder - Findlay Plant

Adjusting compound formulations to improve processability Monitoring test results and assigning an appropriate disposition for off standard material Optimizing processing conditions for rubber compounds Revolutionizing data accessibility using Power BI and SQL

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

R & D Engineer II - Composites Development

Provided project leadership in the development of fabric materials and rubber compounds Hand selected to set annual cost savings targets for the North America technical organization and report out on status to executive leadership Mentored and provided performance reviews for three co-ops Developed data warehouse combining BOM data with cost, volume, and test results using both Tableau Prep and Power BI Dataflows Developed a Power BI Model using data warehouse that resulted in two complexity reduction initiatives

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

R & D Engineer II - Materials Application Research

Managed a small project team focused on analyzing changes in tread compounds over time Led a fundamental research project on the changes in networking of fillers during extrusion Developed proficiency in Tableau and Power BI in support of a data warehouse initiative

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

Engineer I - Materials Optimization Group

Led the technical approval of a project that resulted in a $3.7 million annual savings, with the potential for an additional $2.8 million assuming processing proves to be equivalent.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | May 2014 - Jun 2017

Engineer I - Innovative Technology

Led the development of a concept tire in which all of the polymers were replaced with rubber extracted from a desert shrub called guayule Assisted with process development for extraction of guayule rubber from guayule shrub, created PFD diagrams, and worked through consultant to determine required capital investment Assisted with the development of an industry standard for completing Life Cycle Assessments

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Developed a novel process to convert raw guayule rubber into tire grade guayule rubber.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Streamlined the data compilation process with a VBA macro in excel Led a compounding study

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Wrote work instructions for the Dynamic Testing Area Served as project lead in developing a serialization system for the molds in the Curing Area.

My Education

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Bachelor's Degree, Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Cincinnati | 2014

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