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Donovyn Pickler

Senior Data Systems Engineer, Technology

Donovyn oversees designing, maintaining, and improving data tools and pipelines utilized by CEP.

Prior to joining CEP in December 2022, Donovyn wore many hats from analytics platform engineer to robotics lab assistant, stagehand, and bartender.

Outside of work, Donovyn can be found experimenting in the kitchen, trying to pick up another new skill, or just enjoying time with the people he cares about.

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