5-8+ years in analytics engineering, BI development, or data visualization roles. Expert-level SQL and proficiency in transformation frameworks like dbt. Deep experience with BI and visualization tools (Looker, Sigma, or similar). Skilled at architecting curated datasets, semantic layers, and metric stores. Familiar with modern data stack technologies (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or equivalent). Strong understanding of medallion architecture, data modeling, and data governance best practices. Familiarity with version control, testing, and CI/CD practices for analytics pipelines. Excellent communication and data storytelling skills. Proven ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.