Since 2018, I have been driven by a passion for industrial data and its potential to revolutionize operations. My journey has been marked by a commitment to bridging the gap between legacy plant systems and cutting-edge IT solutions, with a particular focus on leveraging Databricks to analyze and optimize industrial data.
Today, I specialize in helping industrial enterprises harness the power of Databricks to analyze their data effectively. As an independent consultant, I focus on Digital Transformation, data quality testing, and system integration, all centered around the capabilities of Databricks. I serve a variety of industries, including aluminium production and recycling, renewable energy, and discrete metal manufacturing.
Before embarking on my consulting career, I honed my skills as a data engineer at Novelis, an aluminium rolling and recycling company. There, I was instrumental in transferring process data from rolling mills and cast house furnaces to the cloud, utilizing Databricks to ensure high-quality data analysis.
I began my career as a process engineer at TRIMET’s aluminium smelter in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France. Later, I continued my work at their smelter in Essen, Germany, where I developed control software for the electrolysis process. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of industrial processes and the importance of high-quality data in driving operational excellence.
Nice things others said about me
Denis is a skilled data engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit. I first met him as CEO of TRIMET, where he contributed to the METRICS process control system. His analytical skills and innovative mindset were evident from the start. Last year, he played a key role in my consulting firm’s Aluminium Smelter Game Project, educating engineers on decarbonisation challenges. His blend of technical expertise and forward-thinking solutions makes him a valuable collaborator. It’s been a pleasure working with him, and I’m excited to see his future achievements.
— Dr. Martin Iffert, EP ENERGY POOL GmbH
Denis is a very gifted Data Engineer, having the innate understanding of data in the space of manufacturing. I had the opportunity to work with Denis for a year at Novelis and during this brief time he had left an impact within the team.
— Cynthia Khan, Data Engineering Services Manager at Novelis
Denis did a great job building the data infrastructure for our IoT-related features at ForkOn. He is highly focused, well organised and motivated. He sets very high standards for his work, which always has lead to excellent quality results.
— Dr. Vlada Pototskaia, Head of Engineering at ForkOn
Denis worked at Trimet France and has developed R shiny apps for our production needs. We were really impressed by his commitment, the speed and quality of his work.
— Olivier Granacher, Senior Process Engineer at Trimet France