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Resident Solution Architect
Starburst · US, Central
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What Starburst asks for
From Starburst's Resident Solution Architect ad, checked 5 Nov 2026.
Data architecture and solutions
Creating complete technical plans and architectural diagrams that use distributed engines to solve customer data challenges.
SQL and distributed query engines
Expertise in SQL and hands-on work with distributed query engines like Trino, Presto, or Apache Spark.
Client facing and consulting
Experience in consulting or client-facing positions acting as a technical advisor and leading implementation projects.
Technical training and upskilling
Running technical training programs to upskill internal staff or external partners on products and delivery practices.
Cloud, Linux, and containers
Experience with Linux, major cloud platforms, and container tools like Docker or Kubernetes, alongside scripting in Python, Java, or Bash.
How the example answers the ad
Four of the five requirements above, each matched to a line in the example.
Data architecture and solutions
“Designed and documented 12 end-to-end data platform architectures using Lucidchart, resulting in a 40% reduction in query latency for Fortune 500 clients.”
Documenting 12 end to end architectures with Lucidchart shows the creation of technical plans to solve customer data challenges.
Technical training and upskilling
“Led 15 technical workshops for client engineering teams on advanced SQL tuning and data modeling best practices, improving query throughput by 25%.”
Leading 15 workshops for engineering teams shows the ability to run technical training programs for external partners to upskill them on products.
Cloud, Linux, and containers
“Orchestrated migration of 150TB of on-premise data to AWS, utilizing Kubernetes and Docker for containerized deployment cycles.”
Migrating data to AWS using Kubernetes and Docker shows experience with a major cloud platform and container tools.
SQL and distributed query engines
“Architected Spark-based distributed query solutions for retail clients, increasing reporting speeds by 3x.”
Designing Spark based solutions for retail clients shows hands on work with a distributed query engine.
The whole example as text
Liam Murphy · Senior Solution Architect
Summary
Solution Architect with 9 years of experience in distributed data systems. Designs complex cloud-native architectures using Trino, Spark, and Kubernetes to optimize analytical workloads. Leads client engagements and technical workshops to improve SQL performance and data modeling efficiency. Builds and deploys large-scale data platforms across AWS and GCP environments.
Experience
Senior Solution Architect · Deloitte
Seattle, WA · 2023 - Present
- Designed and documented 12 end-to-end data platform architectures using Lucidchart, resulting in a 40% reduction in query latency for Fortune 500 clients.
- Led 15 technical workshops for client engineering teams on advanced SQL tuning and data modeling best practices, improving query throughput by 25%.
- Orchestrated migration of 150TB of on-premise data to AWS, utilizing Kubernetes and Docker for containerized deployment cycles.
Data Engineer and Consultant · Slalom
Seattle, WA · 2020 - 2022
- Architected Spark-based distributed query solutions for retail clients, increasing reporting speeds by 3x.
- Developed custom Linux-based Python scripts to automate ingestion from disparate SQL sources, eliminating manual data entry tasks.
- Conducted architectural reviews for 10 client projects, ensuring alignment with distributed computing design patterns.
Software Engineer · Oracle
Redwood City, CA · 2017 - 2019
- Optimized Java-based data processing engines, reducing backend memory consumption by 35%.
- Managed database maintenance schedules for 20 production instances, ensuring 99.9% system availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering · University of Washington
Seattle, WA · 2013 - 2017
- Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA
- Awarded Departmental Excellence in Engineering Design
Skills
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