John
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John is the Portfolio Manager for Data, Analytics, and AI at Shell Energy Americas. With 25+ years of experience, he specializes in transforming innovative data solutions into production realities. In 2022, he implemented the first Lakehouse at Shell Energy Trading, now ingesting 2500+ datasets from 60+ sources using both structured streaming and batch techniques. Business users create data products managed directly in Unity Catalog. John leverages Databricks and AI techniques to revolutionize data governance in production. He’s a passionate speaker, sharing his experiences and tips with the community.