JAYNIE JANE P. NUÑEZ

Role Overview

As a Lead Data Architect, I provided strategic technical leadership in designing, governing, and optimizing the organization’s entire data ecosystem. Ensures that enterprise data is accurate, secure, accessible, integrated, and effectively utilized across key business units including finance, operations, customer service, lending/credit, remittance, pawning, and digital platforms. I connect business strategy with technical execution by defining the data vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring that the data architecture fully supports the company’s digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities / Accomplishments

• Implement On-premises ETL/ELT Tool with Python Automation Framework
• Implemented on-prem Apache Nii with Python automation to standardize secure ingestion workflows and improve efficiency, auditability, and reliability.
• Monitored pipeline development, ensured architectural alignment
• Supported troubleshooting during Nifi performance issues and servers’ restarts.
• Design and Operationalize Medallion Architecture (Bronze-Silver-Gold)
• Proactively architected and operationalized a Medallion Architecture that significantly enhanced data quality, lineage visibility, and analytics enablement, serving as a foundational pattern for PGC’s enterprise data lakehouse. In parallel, designed robust data models, developed a comprehensive data dictionary, and created detailed data flow diagrams to standardize definitions, improve transparency, and ensure consistent understanding across stakeholders.
• Implement AWS Data Lakehouse Foundation
• Proactively architected and operationalized an AWS Data Lakehouse foundation that strengthened PGC’s enterprise data capabilities through scalable design, governance-ready structures, and reliable integration with upstream and downstream systems.
• Data Optimization
• In data optimization, my primary responsibility is to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent solutions to ensure accurate, reliable data and reporting that supports effective decision-making.

System Architecture & Documentation

• Assessed and optimized existing IT environments, identifying gaps and formulating strategic architecture roadmaps.
• Designed and managed IT systems spanning networks, data centers, and cloud solutions, delivering scalable and cost-effective infrastructure.
• Successfully built a standardized, version-controlled Infrastructure Architecture repository and a part of continuous modernization and optimization initiatives across infrastructure and applications. Work significantly enhanced audit readiness, operational efficiency, collaboration, and adherence to best practices.
• Transitioned baseline architecture into future-ready target systems.
• Created a comprehensive Infrastructure Blueprint and Core System Box Diagram, providing a high-level overview of the entire system architecture for improved visualization and strategic planning.

Architecture Governance & Compliance

• Enforced security measures and ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards. Conducted regular system audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing improvements.
• Developed disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity with regular backups and failover mechanisms.

Technology Evaluation

• Researched and assessed ICT solutions, conducting vendor evaluations and scoring to drive informed decision-making. Led Proof-of-Concept (PoC) trials for emerging technologies, validating feasibility and scalability.
• Introduced EA frameworks and tools to standardize documentation and improve system architecture.

• Provided technical support to end-users, addressing complex issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Optimized resource allocation by analyzing usage trends and recommending appropriate hardware upgrades or replacements.
• Developed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Assisted in the evaluation and selection of new technologies to meet evolving business requirements.
• Contributed to the development of IT policies and procedures that promoted standardization across the organization''s infrastructure landscape.
• Enhanced system performance by implementing infrastructure upgrades and optimizations.

• Supervised technical support staff across 9 branches, utilizing a ticketing service to manage and prioritize requests, ensuring timely solutions for network and system issues.
• Implemented RAID storage solutions, ensuring data redundancy and security.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex server bottleneck issues in Windows and Linux environments.
• Improved network efficiency, achieving a 20% reduction in downtime.
• Rolled out a new disaster recovery plan across the organization.
• Maintained Hardware and software inventory (IT Asset Inventory)

• Results-oriented IT professional with extensive experience in system administration, database management, and operational support. Skilled in implementing innovative solutions, enhancing operational procedures, and leading teams to drive organizational success. I am known for strategic thinking, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
• Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
• Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.

• Installing, configuring, and managing computer systems, servers, and networks.
• Ensuring optimal system performance, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions.
• Managing security protocols, access controls, firewalls, and backup strategies to protect data integrity.
• Setting up accounts, workstations, and permissions for employees.
• Keeping systems updated with the latest releases and patches.
• Deployed recovery protocols to minimize downtime in case of system failures.
• Increased operational efficiency with automated CRM tools and streamlined processes.

• Collaborated with management to refine operational procedures and address critical challenges.
• Supervised and trained 25 backend/data entry personnel to improve technical proficiency.
• Led warehouse inventory projects across four branches, handling 70,000 product SKUs per location.
• Maintained records, managed stock discrepancies, and compiled balance, cost, and price reports.
• Streamlined inventory management, boosting accuracy and efficiency.
• Contributed to critical decision-making processes, mitigating operational risks effectively.

• Supported operational systems and maintained infrastructure documentation.
• Managed transaction processing updates to improve day-to-day workflows.

• Conducted data entry, inventory documentation, and record management tasks.
• Improved clerical efficiency through advanced Excel techniques and streamlined workflows.