Sam Jakshtis

Financial Data Engineer

Python | SQL | dbt | Airflow | Proptech

I am a Financial Data Engineer with a strong background in automating financial workflows, building robust data pipelines, and bridging the gap between technical data solutions and business needs. Currently, I specialize in the Proptech sector, leveraging tools like dbt, Airflow, and BigQuery to transform complex real estate data into actionable financial insights. My passion lies in creating efficient, scalable systems that drive decision-making. Outside of code, I am also a part-time farmer, raising cattle, pigs, and chickens on my family farm.

Experience

Financial Data Engineer

Darwin Homes

August 2023 - January 2025 | Remote

Built and maintained automated financial reporting pipelines using Python, SQL, and dbt, reducing monthly closing time by 40%.
Designed and deployed Airflow DAGs to orchestrate ETL processes for large-scale property management data.
Collaborated with finance teams to translate complex accounting requirements into scalable data models in BigQuery.
Led data migration initiatives, ensuring data integrity and consistency across legacy and new systems.
Optimized SQL queries and data warehouse architecture to improve dashboard performance and reduce costs.

Project Manager and Consultant

LandVest

August 2022 - PRESENT | Boston, MA

Managed real estate consulting projects, delivering data-driven valuations and market analysis for high-net-worth clients.
Conducted comprehensive market research and financial modeling to support strategic investment decisions.

Backend and Machine Learning Engineer

Doorkee

June 2020 - August 2021 | New York City, NY

Developed and maintained backend systems for Doorkee, a real estate management platform, using Python and Django.
Developed and maintained machine learning models for Doorkee, a real estate management platform, using Python and scikit-learn.