Joe Zein

Building Data @ Pawp

Joe Zein is a data professional currently working as the Founding Engineer - Data at Pawp, Inc. in the New York City Metropolitan Area.1 He joined Pawp in April 2021 and was the first data hire for the company, taking on multiple roles including Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Business Analysis, and Data Science.1

Professional Experience

At Pawp, Joe is responsible for building the entire data stack to enable reporting, automation, analysis, and prediction across various departments. His work encompasses:

Setting up and maintaining data extraction jobs using tools like Fivetran, Airbyte, and Stitch
Managing data storage and compute infrastructure using Snowflake and Segment
Developing the transformation layer with dbt and Python
Implementing a metrics layer using Transform
Orchestrating data workflows with Prefect
Enabling self-service business intelligence using tools like Mode, Glean, and Transform
Conducting ad-hoc analyses with Hex
Developing predictive analytics models for various business applications
Implementing reverse ETL processes using Hightouch1

Educational Background

Joe holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 2020.1 He also minored in Finance and Strategy. During his time at Georgia Tech, Joe achieved several academic honors, including:

Tau Beta Pi Honor Society membership
Dean's List (4 times)
Faculty Honors (4 times)1

Previous Experience

Before joining Pawp, Joe worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard from May 2019 to March 2021, focusing on Data Science & AI.1 He has also held internships at LIBANK (Levant Investment Bank) S.A.L. and Anghami, where he worked on machine learning projects.1

Skills and Languages

Joe is proficient in multiple languages, including:

English (native or bilingual proficiency)
French (native or bilingual proficiency)
Arabic (native or bilingual proficiency)
Spanish (limited working proficiency)1

His diverse skill set and experience in data engineering, analytics, and finance make him well-suited for his role as the Founding Engineer - Data at Pawp, Inc.