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A Day in the Life of a... Solution Architect
As a Solutions Architect at Quantexa, my role is a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the world of Commercials, Solution Engineering, TAPs, Delivery, data, and technology! We wear many hats and juggle a variety of responsibilities. From donning our superhero capes to assist the Commercial Team with technical support during demos and workshops, we swoop in to provide infrastructure guidance, effort estimates, and sizing recommendations. We’re the wizards behind the curtain, crafting SOWs (Statements of Work) that turn customer visions into reality. When we’re not busy casting spells with the Delivery Team to implement solutions, we’re partnering with the customer-facing teams to ensure everything runs smoother than a well-oiled machine. Our mission is to help customers optimize their TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), drive down infrastructure costs, and make the most of their Quantexa investments. But wait, there’s more! We’re also the bridge between the trenches and the ivory tower, working closely with R&D and Product to refine and enhance our core product. We’re not shy about suggesting new features and capabilities—after all, innovation is our middle name. Last but not least, we’re the trusty sidekicks to our customers, supporting them through upgrades and enabling new features on existing platforms. It’s all in a day’s work for the dynamic, ever-busy Solutions Architecture team! Meet Farshid: As a Solutions Architect in the APAC region, I have the pleasure of overseeing our foundational customer, the largest Quantexa client in terms of use cases and implementations. I’m also working on federal government projects - our key focus area this year. On a typical day, you may find me deep in the trenches of documentation, especially on topics like Streaming and Kafka. I've had the good fortune to work on several Streaming projects at Quantexa, so I'm constantly sharing my insights and learnings. Beyond that, I provide technical guidance to our APAC Delivery Engineers, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed. I wear the hat of a Platform Engineer manager, coordinating efforts and setting the technical direction. And because mentorship is close to my heart, I spend time mentoring, sharing knowledge, and hopefully inspiring the next generation of Quantexa rock stars. It's a mix of strategy, hands-on technical work, and a dash of mentorship. Every Friday, I send a cheerful message to all Quantexans, spreading positivity and good vibes. I've been doing this since I joined, and it’s become a tradition—some people even know me as "Mr. Happy Friday"! It’s a fun way to connect, though I sometimes wonder if people think that’s all I do. I have a deep passion for engineering, having been in the industry for nearly 20 years. My journey began as a web developer at just 16, and I've since evolved through various roles, including Software Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, and now Solutions Architect. At work, I'm an active member of the APAC Socials Committee, helping to organize events and socials in Melbourne. I ensure our Melbourne office is stocked with snacks and other goodies, guaranteeing everyone has what they need to stay energized and happy. It’s all about balancing the serious work with a bit of fun and making sure the office feels like a great place to be! Beyond work, I love to travel and have visited nearly 30 countries, soaking up diverse cultures and experiences. I'm an avid reader, especially interested in topics like science, politics, humanity, society, and, of course, technology. I enjoy sharing my adventures and thoughts through a YouTube channel where I post videos about my travels and other interesting finds. I also connect with people and share more about my life on a public Instagram account. How do you normally start your working day? My day starts simply: I wake up around 5:30, go for a swim to kickstart the morning, and then head home for breakfast. I then head to the office. On Friday I post my Happy Friday message before breakfast. It's a little ritual that sets a positive tone for the day! How would you describe a typical day? A typical day for me is a blend of technical problem-solving, collaboration, and a bit of fun. My mornings often involve providing technical guidance and support, whether that's assisting the APAC Delivery Team, mentoring colleagues, or working with customers on infrastructure optimization and solution implementation. Somewhere in there, I make time for connecting with colleagues—whether it's chatting about the latest project or sharing a laugh. My day is a mix of technical challenges, teamwork, and community-building, all wrapped up with a positive, can-do attitude. What do you enjoy most in your role? The people I get to work with. At Quantexa, we're lucky to have a kind of magnet that attracts good people with great intentions, positive energy, and wonderful personalities. It's inspiring to be part of such a talented and supportive team. Additionally, I thrive on the challenges that come with my role. I love tackling complex problems, finding creative solutions, and constantly learning new things. Whether it's navigating technical issues or collaborating on innovative projects, the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the work keeps me engaged and motivated. What are your main goals as a Solutions Architect? Driving technical excellence throughout sales, delivery, and post-delivery Supporting other teams to success Working with Product and R&D on improvements, and new features Mentorship and leadership Working with customers in driving success, cost optimisation, self-sufficiency, maintenance, and efficiency What are your most memorable moments? There have been many highlights throughout my time at Quantexa: I’m particularly proud of the successes we’ve achieved, including securing new deals and delivering successful projects. The growth we’ve experienced in the APAC region has been a significant milestone. One of the most unforgettable experiences was our Winter party in Sydney in 2021, where we celebrated on a boat. The week-long Winter party in London in 2022 was also incredible, with festivities extending throughout the week and a chance to meet colleagues from across the globe. However, the most memorable moment was when Vish (our CEO) announced that I was chosen to be the Quantexa Champion of the Year for Teamwork in 2022, which was a tremendous honour. What do you think are the most important attributes of a Solution Architect? In my view, the most important attributes of a Solution Architect include being personable, approachable, and positive. A successful Solution Architect should also be collaborative, working seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders. Additionally, a commitment to continuous learning and discovery is crucial, as it helps in staying ahead in a rapidly evolving field and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. What are you excited about at the moment? Our continuous growth and drive to penetrate new markets. There's always something new and thrilling on the horizon at Quantexa, and it’s energizing to be part of a team constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new opportunities. What is the best tip you have learned for using Quantexa? Be patient and thoroughly understand the software. Often, the solution to your problem will become clear once you’ve invested time in learning the system and its capabilities. What is your favourite area of the Quantexa Community? My favorite area of the Quantexa Community is the content related to technology and engineering. I really enjoy reading posts about various issues and solutions, as well as the blogs written by engineers sharing their experiences and insights. It’s fascinating to see how others approach problem-solving and build innovative solutions.
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A Day in the Life of ... a Global Partner
Meet Phil Phil is the Global Partner of NextWave’s Quantexa Partnership overseeing business development, solution success and delivery success. In addition to managing several other strategic alliances, Phil co-leads the NextWave data practice, where Quantexa plays a pivotal role as a core solution capability. Who are NextWave? NextWave is a digital acceleration consultancy for financial services helping the world’s leading financial services firms transform their business through industry expertise, AI, data analytics, fintech and automation. Our services span strategy development, specialist knowledge, and practical solutions designed to help clients achieve growth, efficiency, and control objectives. Since 2020, we have been proud Quantexa Alliance Partners, successfully delivering clients a wide range of solutions. Our team brings years of experience across multiple clients and use cases, with some members having been part of the Quantexa journey before joining NextWave. Every team member is Quantexa certified, holds multiple certifications and has multi-solution experience. Our deep understanding of the Quantexa solution ensures we know what success looks like and how to achieve it. What’s NextWave's mission? We want to help organisations become more future focused, data driven and digitally led. We aim to enable them to capitalise on smart solutions like Quantexa, driving meaningful and sustainable transformation. What does our Alliance mean for NextWave? We’ve believed in Quantexa from the beginning, tracing our relationship back to the days of Detica NetReveal. Working alongside the Quantexa Team is a privilege and an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data insights, helping clients achieve their goals. We’ve worked tirelessly to build our Centre of Excellence (COE), and we’re immensely proud of the successes we’ve achieved with our clients—especially in increasingly helping them along their journey toward self-sufficiency. We’ve developed a comprehensive approach and suite of solutions to support this goal. Check out our case study on ‘trade based money laundering detection’ to hear for an insight into what we can achieve with Quantexa. Ultimately, we love collaborating with the Quantexa Team. What do you most like about NextWave? Several aspects of NextWave stand out to me: The People: I love working with incredibly talented individuals who are constantly pushing the boundaries. The Culture: Our vibrant, engaging culture makes it easy for everyone to get involved, especially in a smaller company like ours. Being at the Forefront: Working at the cutting edge of data and digital evolution allows us to explore a world of possibilities through technology-led solutions. What are your main goals as a Partner? My primary goals are to ensure we have the right enablers in place for our team to grow in their abilities and deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Ultimately strengthen our Quantexa Centre of Excellence globally and expand NextWave’s opportunities. How would you describe a typical day? Honestly, there’s no such thing as a typical day because each one is so varied. However, some key activities include: Checking in with Delivery Teams: Ensuring they have the support they need. Exploring New Business Opportunities: Engaging with clients and prospects across our offices. Collaborating with the Quantexa Teams: Enhancing our knowledge and capabilities. Overseeing Operations: Managing our Centre of Excellence and driving solutions and service development. What do you enjoy about your role? The variety in my role is what I enjoy most—no two days are the same. I particularly value working with super-talented colleagues and forward-thinking partners like Quantexa and our many clients. Can you share a success story about how Quantexa has helped your customers? We’ve collaborated with Quantexa on over twenty successful projects, so success is what we have achieved together in delivering to ‘our customers’. Success also reflects our strategic investment in talent and our Centre of Excellence, which has enabled us to achieve comprehensive end-to-end solutions and establish NextWave’s self-sufficiency assessment and services framework. If anyone would like to know more about NextWave and about how we can help with Quantexa please reach out to Phil at phil.sturmer@nxwave.co.uk
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How I Became a... Lead Data Engineer
Meet Charlotte… My current job title is Lead Data Engineer, but this captures a variety of activities. The things I’m responsible for range from technical leadership of a project team (coordinating the Development Team and contributing to the technical work needed to deliver the Quantexa), to leading the Data Practice (Quantexa's community of junior Developers within the Delivery function), and acting as a key Delivery stakeholder during the rollout of new features across Delivery (coordinating engagement between Delivery projects and R&D). I’ve been a Lead Data Engineer since 2022 but have been a Data Engineer since joining Quantexa as a graduate in the summer of 2018. What did you want to be when you were little? I watched a lot of CSI, so until my teenage years I was adamant I wanted to be a Forensic Scientist. Once I’d grown out of that, Maths was my favourite subject at school and I was good at it, so my focus shifted to studying Maths at university and perhaps going into academia, but no real plan for a career. I’m the first generation in my family to go to university so I didn’t have a great idea of what jobs were out there until years later! What first sparked your interest in pursuing a career as a Data Engineer? The shift from Maths to Computer Science (and then into Data Engineering) happened at university. I had my heart set on going to the University of Warwick and got a place on their Discrete Mathematics course – a fun name for a Maths and Computer Science joint honours. During my time at Warwick, I realised that university (and academic) Maths wasn’t my calling, so I started to pick up more Computer Science modules and found it something I really enjoyed. When it came to job hunting, initially, due to severe imposter syndrome (which we’ll get into later), I didn’t think I’d be able to get a job in tech, so I was originally looking for business administration or more generic consultancy roles. On speaking to the head of undergrad in my department about this, he pushed me to attend one of the tech careers fairs and by complete chance, Quantexa was attending this event. I liked the sound of what they did, which included the still-famous Michael Greene demo so I decided to take a chance and apply. The rest is history! How do you continue to grow and develop in your role? When I started at Quantexa, I knew that I had lots to learn. Going from a degree and having (limited) theoretical knowledge to applying that knowledge to real-world problems was a huge leap. The first thing that helped with this was going through the Quantexa Academy. After that, the main source of growth and development in the first few years was through hands-on experience on projects. I moved projects consistently every 6 months, working with different people each time. This meant I was learning new technologies, new Quantexa features, new use cases, and I was always learning from new people, each with their own background and experience. This was invaluable in learning how to deliver a Quantexa project and lead a Technical Development Team – I owe a lot of my management style and ability to the Technical Leads (TLs) I worked under during those years. Once I became a TL and gained more managerial responsibility, I was offered the opportunity to take a management training course. This was in combination with being invited to join the Tech Lead Practice - a community of Tech Leads within Quantexa where we share our experiences and work together to improve and streamline the role of a TL and the delivery of Quantexa projects. This meant that even as I was becoming a TL, I was equipped with the theoretical knowledge and skills needed, and surrounded by people to draw wisdom from, both of which helped to make the transition into more of a management role pretty seamless. Can you describe your career journey? I joined Quantexa 6 days after my graduation (to be specific) and went straight onto the Data Engineering Academy, which was still being created. Once completing this in around October 2018, I was assigned to my first project. The step up from the Academy to project work was a big change, going from learning the basics to delivering a complex solution to a Tier 1 bank was a huge learning curve for me. By the time I rolled off of that project in March 2019, I felt I’d been through the Academy all over again with the amount I learned being surrounded by a team of Quantexans who had already been with Quantexa for months if not years. I then worked on a few different projects as a Data Engineer, until November 2019 when I was asked to do a secondment to Australia for 3 months to help with two new projects. This was a big challenge! The first project in particular was one to remember, it included setting up a project environment from scratch for the first time, a 12-hour time zone difference away from the support of the London office. Nonetheless, one I really enjoyed (the weather definitely helped). I then headed to Melbourne to join another project, until March 2020 when the proof of concept (POC) wrapped up, at which point the team headed back to the UK (just in time for lockdown). During 2020, I was given my first leadership opportunity. This started with a “Sub-Team Lead” position which I held for seven months, I then moved into my first official TL role. 2020 was the year where my role changed the most, with the shift from Data Engineer to Team Lead. This came with challenges as everyone was working remotely, but again a great opportunity and I learned a lot about how to manage and effectively lead a team. Around this time, I took the management training course to learn the theory behind some of the actions I was putting into practice. Since then, I’ve led three further projects, as well as technical support and oversight on three others. It’s been a great balance of seeing a project through from start to finish (including attending awards dinners for the work we did) and jumping into a project for short bursts when help is needed which has kept me on my toes. While the projects I've been on have largely molded my career progression and experience historically, as I’ve become more senior, my responsibilities and workload have evolved. As I mentioned in my intro, I’m now involved in various internal workstreams and work a lot more across the Delivery function. This means I’m directly influencing the direction we take as a department, and the roadmap and development undertaken by R&D ensuring we serve our client’s needs. This has been an amazing new challenge and helped me change my perspective to be more aware of the business context of the projects I lead. What are some of the biggest challenges you faced in becoming a Lead Data Engineer? As mentioned, when starting my career I had a huge case of imposter syndrome. I’d ended up on the Maths and Computer Science course and throughout was surrounded by people who spent their spare time coding for fun whereas I'd only ever written code for an assignment and was otherwise unaware of the tech world. This meant I didn’t feel very qualified for a job but was encouraged to apply by university staff anyway. Unsurprisingly that feeling didn’t go away once I'd started at Quantexa. The Academy at the time was a pretty light touch, Quantexa was just over 2 years old, so a lot of the job was having to learn and pick things up as I went – a terrifying prospect when I felt I’d swindled my way into the job in the first place! I’m not going to say it’s been easy to overcome the feeling of imposter syndroms, and it's been a slow process of gaining confidence over time, but I’m glad to say I feel it less and less often these days (though I still have my moments). One thing that I found helped was to stay in touch with my peers who joined around the same time as me, as we were all going through the same experience. Knowing that other people were feeling the same way reassured me that finding it difficult didn’t mean that I wasn’t cut out for the job. This is still relevant today, I've stayed in contact with the same group as we became TLs, mentors, and took on new responsibilities. They've been a source of reassurance whenever I’ve started to feel I’m in over my head. Knowing that all the nervousness and anxiety are actually pretty common and that it’s ok to be figuring things out as you go along. If there are areas I feel I’m not confident in, I try to identify low-risk ways to gain that confidence. A specific example of this for me was with Entity Resolution (ER) – a core Quantexa concept. There was a point where I hadn’t done a huge amount of ER development or Tuning and felt it was a topic I didn’t know enough about. To gain some confidence, I signed up to present a session to the graduate scheme on ER. The stakes were relatively low – I was presenting key concepts to a group of people who were still learning the ropes (and were probably feeling some imposter syndrome themselves). It allowed me to reassure myself that, I do know how this works and to consolidate (and expand) my understanding – teaching others is a great way of making sure you yourself fully understand the concepts you’re presenting. Lastly, I've found engaging with the feedback process a great way to overcome obstacles. If you're feeling like an imposter, it can be daunting to actively reach out for feedback, but often the feedback you receive will be instrumental in getting past that mental block. Either it will be positive feedback, reassuring you that your imposter feeling is just that, a feeling, or it's constructive feedback on how to improve. Having clear actions and goals in mind taken from this constructive feedback, is a great way to gain confidence and explicitly mark your progress which can lead to moving past that imposter feeling. What key skills and personal traits are essential for succeeding in your role as a Lead Data Engineer? Most importantly (but perhaps least excitingly), it’s important to be able to manage your time and priorities. Having a clear view of the most urgent and important task on your to-do list makes for a less stressful time as it prevents things from slipping through the cracks or being left until the last minute. Often it's relatively clear what this priority should be, but when managing workloads across different projects or workstreams, it can require a lot of discipline to stand your ground. When faced with a choice between chipping away at a longer-term piece of work (that will eventually have a high impact across all of Delivery) vs. fielding short-term urgent client requests or asks from your team, it can be difficult to push back but it's important to trust your judgment and say no when needed. Relatedly, to make the above remotely possible, I also find the art of delegation and coaching to be critical in making sure things run smoothly. We all only have 8 working hours in a day, and as much as I’d love to have my superhero cape on and singlehandedly solve all of the problems, in the long term it’s better for everyone (and less stressful) to invest time in the people around you and make sure they feel sufficiently equipped with the skills to step up and take over when their time comes. What do you find most rewarding about your job as a Lead Data Engineer? There are two things for me. The first is the reactions from clients when they first see their data in the Quantexa Platform. I’ve worked on projects where Quantexa was engaged to visualise data for the first time. Up to that point, the data had been static tables in databases – so being able to bring that data to life in the Quantexa UI, dynamically building networks, visualising risk, and offering a whole new perspective - the reaction never gets old! The second is the opportunity to work with more junior members of Delivery and take an active hand in their development. This has ranged from being a mentor- being directly responsible for my mentee’s career progression, to being the manager of a project team and upskilling the members. A particularly nice example of this came earlier this year. I worked closely with a team member over the course of my previous project. He joined the team as one of his first Quantexa projects so spent time upskilling and gaining Quantexa experience until eventually, in January I was able to fully hand over the project to him as the TL – a real full-circle moment. What one piece of advice would you give to someone aspiring to become a Lead Data Engineer? In short – be curious. I’ve found being interested in the things going on around you is a great way to start to understand the broader context of your role – asking questions, keeping up with project details and how the client relationship is going, chatting with people on other projects to see what new features they're implementing etc. – all of this will help you make those prioritisation calls, and make better use of your time. As a curious person, this comes naturally to me- I love to hear the details of other people’s projects, what's going on and why, and coming back to Community support posts that sound particularly interesting or potentially relevant to see what the solution was in the end – just in case it might be useful in the future. I’ve found that experience, information and context are all incredibly vital in the role of a TL / Lead Data Engineer and the best way to gather this is through keeping up with what’s going on around you as much as possible.
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A day in the life of... a Xander Talent Academy Team Lead
Meet Oliver… I work as an Academy Team Lead on behalf of Xander Talent, a digital talent consultancy and an official Education Partner for Quantexa. My main responsibility involves supporting the many learners in the Quantexa Academy through leading code reviews and support calls, creating educational content, delivering in-person workshops, and being an active member of the Quantexa Community. Before embarking on my voyage into Software and Big Data, I worked professionally as a session musician, recording and touring the world with many different bands and artists. I’m trained in Jazz Piano, and a huge fan of jazz giants like Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau, and Thelonious Monk. I listen to all types of music and continue to practice and play gigs whenever I can in my spare time. I fell in love with coding in the early months of 2021, when I enrolled in a Full-Stack Web Development bootcamp. Through learning languages and frameworks like Python, JavaScript, React, Django, and Flask, I built a solid foundation which I continue to build upon to this day. There are many parallels between software/data engineering and music; both require a great deal of practice to gain good technical skills, and both industries involve collaborating with others, which I love to do. What do you enjoy most in your role? While I find all aspects of my role fulfilling and enriching, I must admit that I love debugging and troubleshooting issues in support calls and the Academy Q&A Topic. While learners are working on their assessment projects, a lot of issues they encounter are unique to the individual, and debugging these issues requires a different approach or way of thinking, and I really enjoy that challenge. I also believe it’s important to use any debugging sessions as a learning experience for myself and the learner; instead of simply instructing the learner to change their code in X, Y, or Z places, I do what I can to guide them to find the solution independently, through their own initiative. By taking this approach, the learning experience of a debugging session is maximized, both for the learner and for myself. What are your main goals as an Academy Team Lead? I would consider myself to have done a decent job if the learner graduates from the Quantexa Academy with the foundational skills to operate independently on a project, using best practices. Once a learner has a solid foundational knowledge of ETL, Entity Resolution, Network Generation, Scoring, or UI configuration, they will be in an ideal position to dive deeper into the platform by using the Documentation Site. Whether I am leading training sessions, assessments, and support calls, or creating content, I always aim for the learner to leave with a little more knowledge and independence. How would you describe a typical day where you have used Quantexa? My day often begins with jumping on the 8 am support call, with a full cafetiere by my side. Sometimes I am not assigned as the leader for the support call, but I enjoy being involved nonetheless, helping learners wherever I can. While providing assistance, I load up my project in my VDI. Recently, I have been using the Academy Tutorial example project to inspect and interrogate the parquet outputs of Batch Entity Resolution, in order to demonstrate the impacts of Entity Resolution Tuning in the Resolver Configuration JSON file. I am documenting my findings in written educational content that I am creating for the latest, upcoming version of the Quantexa Data Engineer Academy. It is my hope that the result of my explorations will provide some good learning experiences and ‘aha!’ moments for others. What are your most memorable moments in your Quantexa journey? I was fortunate enough to have recently been involved in delivering the Data Engineer Velocity program in person in Bangalore, India. I worked closely with AndrewBirch (another Xander Academy Team Lead) and Irena_Yanachkova (Quantexa’s Senior Instructional Designer), in which we delivered an in-depth program which lasted for 3 weeks. Through daily in-person sessions, we guided twelve learners through all the fundamental aspects and areas of a Quantexa implementation, along with the Spark and Scala techniques necessary to be an effective Quantexa Data Engineer. The sessions included group discussions, code-alongs, and we also provided dedicated one-to-one support to each individual. The learners we worked with were all so lovely and generous, and it was really enriching to develop a great working relationship with them through learning. It was such a rewarding experience, and I am so grateful to have been involved. What are you excited about in your industry at the moment? It’s exciting to be working with a technology that has such a broad positive impact. Of course, Quantexa is pretty much synonymous with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), though its applications go beyond the AML/Finance sphere, as has been demonstrated with their recent partnership with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative, as one example. Through partnerships like this, it’s clear that Quantexa’s technology is being used for more than decision-intelligence and risk management alone; organisations are using Quantexa to help in their efforts to ensure people’s safety and to improve the lives of others. It’s this kind of flexibility and positive impact that I am proud to be associated with. What advice do you have for someone just starting out with Quantexa? For anyone new to Quantexa, my main advice would be not to start coding until you have a decent understanding of the concepts and the data that you are working with. For any learners embarking on the Quantexa Data Engineer Academy, this rule especially applies to approaching the CreateCaseClass script in Assessment 1a. Before you start coding, make sure you spend at least a day analyzing the different datasets, and how they fit together. If you do this before you write any code, I think you will find the CreateCaseClass script a breeze! What is your favorite area of the Quantexa Community? You will always catch me in the Academy Q&A area of the community. I recently received the title of ‘Grandmaster’. Those who know me will know how much of a buzz this gives me.
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A Day in the Life of a... Data Engineer
The Data Engineering team at Quantexa is responsible for implementing Quantexa’s technology solutions for clients worldwide, spanning various sectors such as banking, insurance, government, and healthcare. We manage the entire data pipeline, from ETL processes to UI configuration. Our tasks include ingestion of the data, developing custom scores, configuring Entity Resolution, and more. When working on a project, our team typically includes other Data Engineers, a Business Analyst, a Technical Lead, an Architect, and a Project Manager. Together, we collaborate to implement Quantexa's solution and deliver value to the client. We also regularly interact with other internal teams, like R&D, when seeking support regarding specific Quantexa functionalities or features. As an Associate Data Engineer, my role focuses heavily on coding and gaining in-depth knowledge of the Quantexa platform. On a daily basis, I collaborate with other Data Engineers and work closely with the Technical Lead, who provides guidance and support for the tasks. Meet Ada… I joined Quantexa in July 2023 as part of the Graduate Programme, just after completing my Master’s in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. Prior to that, I studied a double degree in Economics and Business Administration and gained experience through an internship at a consulting firm. I’m currently based in Málaga, where our office is rapidly growing. When I started, we were a team of just 12, and now, a year later, we've grown to over 30. Outside of work, I’m passionate about traveling and exploring new places. In fact, I’ll be heading to Bali soon for two weeks of adventure! How do you normally start your working day? I’m a tea person, so I usually start my day with a cup of tea, and yogurt with cereal and fresh fruit. After that, I check my emails and the meetings I have lined up. Since I’m quite an organization freak, I can’t start my day without going over my to-do list and agenda to prioritize what needs to be done for the day. How would you describe a typical day? A typical day at the Malaga office is hard to pin down because we always seem to be celebrating something! New joiners arrive almost every month, often accompanied by a team lunch. Plus, we have a tradition of celebrating milestones—when someone finishes the Academy, or reaches a work anniversary, they bring breakfast from their home country/region. On the work side, my day usually starts with our stand-up meeting, where I update the team on my progress and raise any blockers I’m facing. Afterward, I dive into my tasks and often check in with colleagues who are working on similar tasks so we can help each other out. For lunch, it’s almost a ritual for the Malaga team to head to “The Garlic Place”—we’ve nicknamed it that because garlic is featured in nearly every dish. After lunch, I get back to coding, debugging, and dealing with any issues that pop up. Depending on the day, I might have other scrum meetings like sprint planning, demos, or retrospectives. If I find some extra time at the end of the day, I like to work on my Udemy courses for the Graduate Programme. To wrap up the day, you can usually find me at the gym or climbing with the Q team. We’ve got a Climbing Club, and we go bouldering near the office once or twice a week—it's a great way to end the day! What do you enjoy most in your role? What I enjoy the most is the opportunity to learn something new every day. Each project is unique—since I joined, I have been working on ETL, scoring, parsers, and my current focus is on Entity Resolution. This constant variety keeps me challenged and engaged, while also giving me the chance to apply and showcase the skills I've developed along the way. What are your main goals as an Associate Data Engineer? Deliver high-quality code to the project. Contribute to the agile team, sharing knowledge and offering support when needed. Building strong relationships with my team members and other departments as it’s essential to ensure effective communication and collaboration on projects. Understanding clients' needs and translating business needs into technical tasks What are your most memorable moments? One of my standout moments was my first trip to London with Quantexa. I got to meet the team I’d be working with on my first external project, and finally connected in person with many Quantexans I had only known virtually. The trip was topped off by attending the Winter Party, which made the experience truly unforgettable. What do you think are the most important attributes of an Associate Data Engineer? I believe that an Associate Data Engineer should possess strong problem-solving skills, a curiosity for learning, and a genuine eagerness to explore new concepts. What are you excited about at the moment? I have just started a new project focused on implementing an Entity Resolution Health Check for a client for the very first time. This is a completely new experience for both our team and the client, which makes it quite an exciting challenge! What is the best tip you have learned for using Quantexa? One valuable tip I've learned, which applies to programming in general, is to approach errors from different perspectives. When you encounter a problem, take a moment to explain it to a colleague. This process often helps you identify alternatives or solutions you might not have considered before. What is your favourite area/piece of content/feature of the Quantexa Community? I don’t want to sound repetitive, but I really enjoy the "A Day in the Life of..." section. It provides valuable insights into various roles at Quantexa and offers a glimpse into how work-life differs across regions.
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A day in the life of...a People Operations Partner
Our people are at the heart of Quantexa, and we are incredibly proud of the vast talent, knowledge and experience that we all bring. We have the brightest, most dedicated, and ambitious people who live and promote our values and are always looking to improve. We encourage each other to challenge, learn and push the boundaries so we can perform at our best, supporting one other, and our customers. The People team is a pivotal force across our whole business, helping us to grow our capability and create a culture that enhances and celebrates our individual and collective talent. Our People Operations Partners proactively engage with senior leadership teams across the business to support our people, and to explore initiatives focused on improving employee engagement, development and progression, underpinned by a culture where everyone can flourish. Malveen spoke with Chrys, to find out more about her role as a People Operations Partner at Quantexa. Meet Chrys... I grew up in Greece and have been in the UK for just over 8 years. After completing my Masters in Human Resources Management, I worked in a very corporate environment where it was difficult to affect change, although the team that I worked with was great. I joined Quantexa as an HR Assistant in July 2018 when it was still a very small company, still a startup, and that’s what was so appealing to me. I was in a team of just two and since then, I’ve progressed in my role as the team and the company has grown. People Partners are aligned with a specific department to help and support them in developing people and management skills; I’m partnered with the R&D department. Our aim is to work closely with managers and team leaders to better understand their needs and support them with advice, tools, skills training, and coaching. Each department has different skills and requirements, and we recognize that it’s not a case of ‘one size fits all’ so we tailor our relationship to the needs and goals of each department. How do you normally start your working day? I’m not really a morning person and I need my full quota of uninterrupted sleep!! Whilst having my coffee in the morning, I check emails and respond to messages. Taking time to connect with people is really important, and a core part of my role. I live very to close our London office and although we have a hybrid working model, I prefer being in the office as it provides an opportunity to collaborate and meet people face-to-face. I really enjoy my meetings with the R&D department, and these are either group calls or 1-2-1s focusing on specific projects or initiatives. How would you describe a typical day? Our team meets regularly most afternoons, and it’s one of my favorite meetings as we get the opportunity to share ideas and discuss how we can better support each other. We have a social catch-up too! I work in a really friendly and supportive team and we all get on really well. We have a lot of ongoing projects, and each of us allocates time to work on these. I spend most of my time working the R&D department, focusing on how we train and upskill our managers, creating clear career paths for employees, and defining capability matrices for different roles and grades within the department. We also explore the compensation and benefits policy, career development and performance management. Although I’m not involved in recruitment, I am involved in the employee life-cycle starting with the onboarding phase. I’m also involved in projects focusing on well-being, mental health initiatives, and ‘breaking the bias’. At Quantexa, we actively use Peakon to collect and report on employee feedback, and we use the feedback and metrics to identify areas for improvement. We report the results to employees, and we plan actions to address the feedback and then monitor their impact through ongoing feedback, so it’s a complete cycle. Based on recent feedback, we have a trial underway focusing on manager training. What do you enjoy most in your role? I really enjoy the collaboration - working with my team and colleagues in R&D. I also really enjoy the flexibility and the freedom to express my opinions, affect change, and make suggestions, because everyone I work with is open to new ideas. We have very knowledgeable and smart people in Quantexa, and there’s a lot of trust. I feel very lucky, as the R&D leadership team is really interested in and committed to improving employee engagement and development, and is proactively engaging with us to explore new ideas. What are your main goals as a People Operations Partner? My main goal is to make sure that people are happy to be working here and to support them so they can perform at their best. It’s very much about developing a culture and environment where people can be their true selves, because… when people are happy and bring their ‘whole self’ to work, they also perform much better and are more productive. This has a positive knock-on effect across the whole business. What are your most memorable moments? The best moments are when I get positive feedback from employees and can see that they are really happy to be working here because it shows that we’re creating the right environment, and that the changes we’re making are having a positive impact. My most memorable moment is when we recently had a quarterly planning meeting within the wider HR team, and Vishal joined us. He was really inspiring as he explained how important our role is in Quantexa and impact that we’re having on the business through the work that we do and through our direct engagement with the leadership teams across the departments. It was really great to have insights, feedback and recognition from our CEO! What do you think are the most important attributes of a People Operations Partner? The most important attribute is empathy. You need to try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes, listen very carefully and understand their perspective. We need to be careful how we communicate as we have a diverse workforce that we’re immensely proud of, and we want to protect and enhance that. Coaching skills are also important, as we need be able to ask probing questions so we can support people in solving problems. Teamwork, co-operation, and sharing information are also important as these activities help everyone grow. What are you focusing on at the moment? At the moment, I’m focused on supporting R&D with its organization structure, competency matrices, development plans, and improving reporting. I’m looking forward to helping R&D continue to grow and helping ensure that we are always the ‘employer of choice’. I want to continue to ensure that people are happy to work here and to support them throughout their journey with Quantexa.
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How I Became a... Technical Lead (TL)
Meet Kayla… Hi, I’m Kayla and I’ve been a Data Engineer with Quantexa for five and a half years, holding the role of Technical Lead for three of those. At Quantexa, a Technical Lead (TL) is responsible for meeting the deliverables and success criteria that have been set. As a TL, I lead technical teams comprised of Quantexans, partners, and/or client engineers to do this by: Defining the technical approach for achieving project outcomes while balancing technical best practices with commercial constraints. Setting a strong example as one of/the lead engineer and supporting the team in the growth of their technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Making key contributions to scrum activities and project-level technical decisions by aligning work with wider objectives, anticipating risks, and mitigating issues proactively. Staying up to date with platform functionality, new releases, and approaches from other projects to improve efficiency. Contributing to the global Quantexa knowledge base by feeding back input from projects and working on broader initiatives to improve the experience and effectiveness of delivering projects. Learn more about what I do on a day-to-day basis in my article: A Day in the Life of a… Technical Lead. What did you want to be when you were little? From dreaming of becoming a Scientist to considering roles in business and finance, my career aspirations were varied and ever-changing. I’ve always been drawn to a challenge and knew I wanted to have some sort of expertise or leadership in my field. What first sparked your interest in pursuing a career as a Technical Lead? My interest grew as I took on more responsibility, led small teams, and realized I enjoyed problem-solving on not just a technical but a strategic level. I thrive in an environment where I can collaborate, mentor, and create structure within complex projects. What educational background or qualifications did you need to become a Technical Lead? An in-depth understanding of Quantexa components, methodologies, development best practice, and comfort with at least some of the general tech stack; "some” being the salient point. You won’t have experience in every service provider, but a strong understanding of one is transferable. A history of reliably delivering technical work while demonstrating a strong understanding of the broader context of said work. You should be a capable, Quantexa certified Data Engineer, able to meet deadlines, complete complex work, anticipate problems before they arise, and communicate at the appropriate level how the technical outcomes relate to achieving the requirements. A general understanding of the use case or domain and the ability to accurately assess whether subject matter expert (SME) input is needed for decision-making involving the domain/commercial side of the project. How do you continue to grow and develop professionally in your role? In addition to regularly seeking feedback, I continually look for internal or external courses to ensure that I’m always learning and better able to rise to meet new challenges. I have taken a variety of courses over the years from internal training on leadership and stakeholder management, to a plethora of courses on Udemy, Coursera, etc. around anything from goal setting and feedback strategies to specific technical courses for systems or languages. Can you describe your career journey and any significant steps or projects that led you to your current role? After completing a dual degree in Physics and Biomedical Sciences, I enrolled as a non-degree student at a local university to explore programming and subsequently entered a Data Science master’s program. I interned at SAP during my coursework and came to Quantexa upon my graduation. During the second year of my tenure, I had the opportunity to lead a small team of Data Engineers on an internal project. This was the first stepping stone toward becoming a TL and led to similar opportunities where the expectations of me and the accountability placed on me increased each time. I eventually became the “Deputy TL” for a client project, where I shadowed the acting TL and then transitioned to leading myself. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced on your path to becoming a Technical Lead, and how did you overcome them? Moving from being solely an individual contributor to a contributor with a leadership role meant I had to shift my focus. I learned that leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about creating an environment where your team can thrive. I prioritized setting clear expectations, ensuring work was evenly distributed based on the understanding of my team’s strengths and areas for growth, and giving engineers the autonomy to solve problems while providing support when needed. This also involves the delicate balance of letting some timelines slip to allow for growth and experience but not so much so that the project is in jeopardy. This is a balance I still work hard to strike correctly both with technical and non-technical teams. I continually must refocus on the things only I can do and simply support my team as they need it. What key skills and personal traits are essential for succeeding in your role as a Technical Lead? Ability to manage and work with diverse teams. It’s critical to develop your emotional intelligence so you can get the best out of different working styles, understand different motivations, and tailor your approach accordingly. This applies to both your development team and the management of your stakeholders. Ability to align the business value that the project is delivering to the expectations of the stakeholders, consistently asking clarifying questions while managing trade-offs related to technical debt, delivery timelines, and customer needs. Ability to capture and translate business requirements into technical ones, and then break down any larger tasks into smaller ones. Ability to exist with ambiguity and think creatively about how to adapt your plans, challenge timelines, and rethink ordering of dependencies to mitigate impacts from any deviations that will inevitably arise. What do you find most rewarding about your job as a Technical Lead? The opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented individuals and technologies to tackle complex problems. It’s a role that requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal and leadership skills— each day presents new challenges and learning opportunities, making the role both dynamic and fulfilling. What one piece of advice would you give to someone aspiring to become a Technical Lead? Own your development. Seek constructive feedback from folks more junior and more senior than you, set goals and/or an individual development plan, and proactively work on the skills you need to push you out of your comfort zone. Strong communication skills are just as important as being able to write great code so ensure you’ve got a breadth of experience in both.
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Technical Lead
The Role The Technical Lead (TL) plays a key role in leading developer teams to implement the Quantexa Platform. The TL guides and mentors the team of data engineers to solve complex technical problems. They engage with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical tasks and balance their time between hands-on programming and supporting their team’s work. The TL shepherds the project and client success. How the role fits within a team: What sort of people and skills do I need in my team? More details on requirements and responsibilities: Technical Lead Job Specification Example of what a TL does day-to-day: A Day in the Life of… a Technical Lead A general read on the TL role more broadly: Lessons from a Tech Lead: Roles, responsibilities, and words of advice How to Become a Technical Lead How I Became a... Technical Lead - Quantexa Community Meet Charlotte… My current job title is Lead Data Engineer, but this captures a variety of activities. The things I’m responsible for range from technical leadership of a project team (coordinating the Development Team and contributing to the technical work needed to deliver the Quantexa), to leading the Data Practice… Recommended Experience: Strong background grounded in data engineering, as well as proven experience leading data or software engineering teams - across a variety of complex POCs/implementations Proficient in Scala and Spark Expertise building and deploying production-level data processing batch systems, and working with cloud environments Able to debug the most complex issues making use of supporting technologies A strong technical communication ability with demonstrable experience of working in rapidly changing client environments. Gets the "right outcomes" on projects - through building trust and partnership, and strong stakeholder management Recommended Quantexa Certifications Alongside the strong experience outlined, we also recommend Technical Leads complete the academy training as recommended for Data Engineers: Quantexa Data Engineer Academy (DEA): The Quantexa Data Engineer Academy is an in-depth program aimed to teach Data Engineers how to build Quantexa Platforms. Quantexa Scoring Engineer Academy (SEA): The Quantexa Scoring Engineer Academy qualifies the individual to write key detection logic that can be implemented within the Quantexa Assess framework. Prepares You to Become: The Technical Lead role is a great foundation for many further roles including: Technical Delivery Oversight Solutions Architect Top Community Areas: Quantexa Platform Support Someone Needs Help Service Build & Transition Community Training Program User Research Panel
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Technical Lead Job Specification
This job specification highlights the core activities and skills essential for Technical Leads working with the Quantexa Platform. For technical leads working with the Quantexa Platform, the tools, responsibilities, and expertise recommended to meet industry standards are outlined. For hiring managers, it serves as a framework for defining role requirements when recruiting candidates with Quantexa experience. Important Note: These guidelines are for reference only, and companies may have additional or specific expectations for roles. Day-to-Day Activities Leading and mentoring a team of junior data engineers within an agile framework. Writing efficient, fault-tolerant, production-level code for your deployment. Collaborating with Solution Architects to champion solutions and standards for complex big data challenges. Ensuring best practices are followed within the team. Advising colleagues on technical concepts and translating them into actionable insights for decision-making. Supporting development and operations by ensuring high-quality, operationally stable systems. Recommended Hard Skills Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Scala, Java, Python, or similar. Experience with modern development tools and processes (e.g., Git, Gradle, Nexus) and automation/DevOps technologies (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Bash scripting). Knowledge of cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Elasticsearch). Experience in building and deploying production-level data processing systems with a focus on operational stability. Understanding of testing frameworks and the ability to write unit and integration tests using libraries like ScalaTest. Recommended Soft Skills Ability to lead, mentor, and support junior engineers and team members in a technical environment. Strong technical communication skills, especially for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.s. Capable of making decisions that improve the operational stability and efficiency of data systems. Read more about Technical Leads
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Senior Data Engineer
The Role The Senior Data Engineer is a professional who designs, constructs, and maintains systems that collect, store, and analyse large amounts of data. They are the main contributor to project development. They design and own complex epics, working with stakeholders to garther requirements, design approach and implement. They are self directed, comfortable supporting junior team members, and can deputise for the Technical Lead. How the role fits within a team:What sort of people and skills do I need in my team? More details on requirements and responsibilities: Senior Data Engineer Job Specification Example of what a Senior Data Engineer does day-to-day: coming soon How to Become a Senior Data Engineer: Experiences of becoming a Senior Data Engineer: coming soon Recommended Experience: Strong background grounded in data engineering Proficient in Scala and Spark Expertise building and deploying production-level data processing batch systems; and working with cloud environments A strong technical communication ability with demonstrable experience working in rapidly changing client environments. Recommended Quantexa Certifications Alongside the strong experience outlined, we also recommend Senior Data Engineers to complete the academy training as recommended for Data Engineers: Quantexa Data Engineer Academy (DEA): The Quantexa Data Engineer Academy is an in-depth program aimed to teach Data Engineers how to build Quantexa Platforms. Quantexa Scoring Engineer Academy (SEA): The Quantexa Scoring Engineer Academy qualifies the individual to write key detection logic that can be implemented within the Quantexa Assess framework. Prepares You to Become: The Senior Data Engineer role is a great foundation for many roles including: Technical Lead Top Community Areas: Quantexa Platform Support Someone Needs Help Service Build & Transition Community Training Program User Research Panel
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