Jackson Reber

Jackson Reber is a dedicated Data Engineer at Lambda School, where he leverages his unique blend of communication skills and technical expertise to drive impactful data solutions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and five years of experience as the Community Relations Outreach Coordinator for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jackson possesses a strong foundation in stakeholder engagement and project management. His transition to data engineering was marked by his completion of the Data Science program at Lambda School in November 2021, where he honed his skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization.

In his current role, Jackson has been instrumental in several key projects that highlight his proficiency in building robust data infrastructures. Notably, he attended stakeholder meetings with a human rights non-profit organization to develop a comprehensive strategy for implementing a searchable database, which will streamline access to thousands of physical and digital documents. This project not only showcases his technical acumen in constructing ETL data pipelines but also his ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Jackson's expertise extends to applying Optical Character Recognition (OCR) techniques using Tesseract, enabling the processing of archived documents into actionable data. His proficiency with tools such as Data Build Tool (DBT) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) further enhances his capabilities in data management and analytics. By combining his background in marketing communications with his technical skills, Jackson is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between data engineering and strategic outreach, ensuring that data-driven insights are accessible and impactful for diverse audiences.