David Badovinac

Principal Analytics Engineer & Data Lead

Transforming data into competitive advantage for companies worldwide. With deep expertise in Looker, dbt, BigQuery, and Snowflake, I've led data transformations for 1,000+ users and trained 16,000+ students globally. Based between Miami, London, and Paraguay, operating in remote-first engagements across US, UK, and LATAM.

16,000+
Students Trained Worldwide
1,000+
Users Migrated
50+
Projects Delivered
10+
Years Experience

How I Can Help

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Looker Implementation & Rescue

Certified Looker Developer. Fix broken instances, optimize performance, build scalable LookML models, and ensure adoption across teams.

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dbt & Modern Data Stack

Transform raw data into analytics-ready datasets. Build maintainable, tested, and documented data pipelines that scale with your business.

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Data Warehouse Architecture

Expert in BigQuery and Snowflake. Design cost-effective, performant data warehouses that serve as your single source of truth.

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Data Migrations

Successfully led migrations for 1,000+ users. Ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption to your business operations.

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Team Leadership & Training

Build and mentor high-performing data teams. Udemy instructor with 16,000+ students. Practical, hands-on training that delivers results.

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Strategic Consulting

From startups to enterprise, help define data strategy, tool selection, and roadmap to becoming truly data-driven.

Professional Journey

Consultant @ Hawkfry Group
May 2024 - Present

• Partner with clients to fix and optimize Looker instances
• Drive adoption of best practices in modeling and dashboard delivery
• Deliver high-impact dashboards improving decision-making

Shareholder & Advisor @ Fortisnet.io
2024 - Present

• Provide strategic support around AML/CFT compliance frameworks
• Contribute to shaping regional expansion strategy and governance structures

Founder @ TimeWise Labs
Oct 2023 - Present

• Established a boutique consultancy specializing in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a particular focus on analytics tools and building data platforms
• Offering high-quality consultancy services in GCP, leveraging extensive experience in analytics engineering

Co-Founder @ AEcamp.io
Sep 2021 - Jan 2025

• Co-developing Analytics Engineering Bootcamp curriculum
• Helping 16000+ students around the world become Analytics Engineers
• Co-development of other analytics courses soon to be released
• Video editing and course creation
• Business Administration

Senior Analytics Engineer @ Datatonic
Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

• Led Looker migrations and administered multi-instance environments (1,000+ users)
• Built enterprise data layers using dbt, BigQuery, and Snowflake
• Managed team of BI analysts and led hiring processes

Co-Founder @ SmartMeta Labs
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

• Built blockchain analytics data warehouse for Web3 intelligence
• Drove business development and product-market fit exploration
• Led go-to-market strategy and technical architecture

Senior Looker Data Analyst @ Datatonic
Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

• Delivered end-to-end BI implementations for enterprise clients
• Partnered with dbt Labs on joint solutions
• Led sales qualification calls and developed Statements of Work

Looker Consultant @ Datatonic
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

• Delivered multiple Looker implementations across retail and e-commerce sectors
• Developed automated LookML generator using Looker API
• Trained client teams on best practices and self-service analytics

BI & Operations Consultant @ Food Tech Startup
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

• Rebuilt reporting models from scratch, consolidating 10+ data sources
• Developed internal tools improving operational efficiency by 40%
• Created single source of truth for business metrics

Software Engineering Student @ Flatiron School
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

• Completed 15-week Full-Stack Web Development Immersive
• Built applications with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and React
• Developed strong foundation in software engineering principles

Data Analyst, Special Projects @ Deliveroo
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

• Developed global Looker dashboards cutting data processing time by 50%
• Served as Looker Champion, training teams across 12 countries
• Led data infrastructure improvements supporting 200+ users

Site Manager Editions, Special Projects @ Deliveroo
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

• Coordinate and launching site operations in international markets, from technical set up to changing processes adapting them to the country's culture and legislation
• Manage and oversee an entire team of staff
• Introducing and restructuring operations strategies

Strategy Analyst Editions, Special Projects (PT) @ Deliveroo
Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

• Developed the site operations Looker reporting dashboards, consolidating the global reporting to one source of truth, facilitating the management of the data due to the business fast changes
• Optimize site operations, through various analyses and research
• Streamlining the customer service/experience, eliminating up to 80% of escalation to managers
• Acted as a technical resource for the global site operations team, from resolving technical issues, to create new procedures

Assistant Site Manager, Editions, Special Projects @ Deliveroo
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

• Oversaw the day to day operation, battling new challenges, standardizing new procedures
• Maintain sites in excellent condition and up to compliance standards
• Leasing with stakeholders and various partners
• Generate good relationships with partners, while maintaining a smooth operation

Visitor Service/Fundraiser (PT) @ Science Museum
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

• Raise funding awareness, through face to face conversations
• As a team of 8, we generated a 10% annual increase in donations

Co-Founder @ La Passione Gelateria
Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

• Launched artisanal gelato business in Girona, Spain
• Recovered full investment within 6 months
• Successfully exited with 25% profit margin

Console Operator @ BP Australia
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

• Managed fuel operations and customer service
• Handled inventory and cash reconciliation
• Maintained safety and compliance standards

Receptionist @ University Women's Club
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

• Managed front desk operations at prestigious London club
• Coordinated events and member services
• Handled administrative and hospitality duties

Assistant Manager => Area Manager @ Cinnabon
Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

• Generate new operations processes that allowed us to shot up in sales, allowing us to achieve daily targets
• Weekly stocktake, and banking duties
• Supervised a team, mentoring staff into higher positions
• Oversaw the UK expansion opening 3 branches across the UK

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