Max Mena

I'm a developer passionate about building robust, scalable data infrastructure that powers business decisions. My work lies at the intersection of data engineering and cloud architecture, creating pipelines that not only process data efficiently but are built for reliability and scale.

Currently, I'm a Data Engineer at Hakkoda by IBM, specializing in Snowflake platform engineering, database integration, and AI/analytics enablement. I contribute to building data solutions that handle unstructured data and enable advanced analytics capabilities.

In the past, I've had the opportunity to work across a variety of settings — from financial technology startups to large semiconductor corporations. At Snap Finance, I led the migration of dbt models to EKS and built automated data quality monitors that reduced incidents by 30%.

When I'm not optimizing queries or designing data models, you'll find me pursuing my Master's in Big Data & Business Intelligence, exploring new cloud technologies, or enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica.