Hi 👋 My name is Orest Tokovenko and I’m an Analytics Engineer at Deel. I was raised in Burlington, Ontario and am currently based in Calgary, Alberta.
My journey into data engineering began during my studies at BrainStation where I specialized in Data Science. I was always fascinated by the power of data and its potential to make a real-world impact. During my time at BrainStation, I had the opportunity to work on a number of data-driven projects, including building a neural network to generate realistic text and working with GPT-3 (beta at the time) as my capstone project.
After graduation, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the data space, so I started working as a Data Analyst at a publicly traded financial firm, specifically in information technology services for exempt market dealers, registrants, and issuers. It was a great experience, but I quickly realized that I wanted to dive deeper into the world of data engineering. So, I decided to take the plunge and transitioned into a Data Analytics Engineer role at Fullscript, and then made my way to Deel as an Analytics Engineer.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains, strength training, and experimenting with new Data Engineering technologies (I’m particularly interested in MLOps and scalable/distributed systems). I’m also an avid reader and enjoy learning about different topics, from history to philosophy.
I believe that my hands-on approach to learning, coupled with my passion for data and technology, has been key to my success as a Analytics Engineer. I’m excited to continue growing my skills and making a real-world impact through data.