Ola! I’m Melvin, born in the beautiful Rotterdam in the Netherlands. I remember looking up my own name and then melvintran.com when I was a child at primary school, but of course I was hit with a grey page , well after 2 decades I finally own this domain and am part of the internet. My love for technology started at a young age, when I first discovered Runescape and was glued to it. Started from then I was chained to the digital world. Nowadays, I just enjoy the internet.

Professional Experience

I currently work as a Data Analytics Engineer, doing more engineering than analytics, but Data Engineering is where my true passion lies.

In my current role, I focus on:

  • Developing and integrating FastAPI-based APIs with complex data sources
  • Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep for Azure resource management
  • Establishing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
  • Optimizing data processing workflows and implementing comprehensive testing strategies
  • Managing cloud networking, including virtual networks and security groups in Azure
  • Translating business cases into solutions
  • Importance of general conventions. best practices and team oriented
  • Less is better

Previously, I worked as a Data Analytics Engineer at Finaps and as a Data Analyst at Swapfiets, where I honed my skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization.

Skills

  • Programming: Proficient in Python, SQL, Java, and Bash
  • Cloud Technologies: Experienced with Azure services (DevOps, Storage, Functions, Key Vault)
  • Data Transformation: Skilled in dbt and Azure Data Factory
  • Tools: Git, command-line interfaces, Tableau, Power BI
  • Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English

Education

I hold a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Data Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. My educational background has equipped me with strong foundations in statistics, calculus, linear algebra, and machine learning.

Personal Interests

When I’m not working with data, you can find me:

  • Tinkering with my computer and exploring new technologies
  • Reading (I’m an avid bookworm!)
  • Taking leisurely strolls to clear my mind
  • Practicing martial arts to stay active
  • Enjoying good food (because who doesn’t love a delicious meal?)

Connect with Me

I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges in the world of neverending world data!