Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Strong hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow). Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools like Collibra, Alation, or Apache Atlas. Deep understanding of data warehousing, metadata management, and cloud-native services. Knowledge of security and compliance protocols (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).