Hi, I'm Claire McG

A certified Data Engineer with 3+ years experience delivering production-grade data pipelines and cloud data platforms.

I specialise in enterprise data transformation projects using Azure, Databricks, and PySpark. Most recently at Accenture (Redkite), I designed modern data infrastructure and pipeline architectures for multiple global clients.

My background includes UK government data governance at the Cabinet Office, where I led data quality assessments and authored governance policies. This experience gives me strong foundations in data quality, compliance, and documentation standards.

I hold certifications including Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer, Databricks Apache Spark, Databricks Generative AI and multiple industry credentials.

Currently exploring modern development practices through vibe coding approaches, mobile app development, and full-stack web development to expand my technical versatility. Eager to contribute my expertise to innovative data engineering challenges. Eager to contribute my expertise to innovative engineering & AI challenges.

Skills & Technologies

Languages & Frameworks

PythonSQLPySparkApache Spark

Frontend & AI Tools

HTMLJavaScriptPrompt EngineeringClaudeCodexAntigravity

Cloud & Data Platforms

Microsoft AzureDatabricksAzure SynapseMicrosoft FabricAzure Data Factory

Tools & DevOps

DockerTerraformGitGitHub ActionsVersion Control

Specialisations

API IntegrationETL/ELT PipelinesData GovernanceData Quality

Experience

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

Data Engineer - Redkite London & Accenture UK

Designed and delivered modern data infrastructure and pipeline architectures in cloud environments for multiple global clients. Built reusable API ingestion frameworks and authored clean, modular PySpark code on Azure, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Data Officer - Cabinet Office

Led data quality assessments across government datasets. Authored data governance policies and managed Tableau partnerships. Supported data analysis and reporting initiatives for senior management.

Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

Online English Teacher - Whales English

Developed clear communication skills teaching ESL to international learners, with expertise in interactive instruction and stakeholder management.

Want to work together?

I'm always open to discussing new projects and opportunities.