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DANNY
DAVIS JR.
Principal Enterprise Systems Architect
West Point Class of 2018
LocationUnited States · Open to remote & travel
Core capability overviewEnterprise data &
Enterprise data &
analytics platforms
Specializing in high-performance cloud architecture and enterprise automation. I turn fragmented data into clear, decision-ready insight through Azure-native Microsoft Fabric and mature Power Platform ecosystems.
Microsoft Fabric
End-to-end analytics on Azure: unified lakehouse, pipelines, and real-time intelligence.
- OneLake and warehouse patterns for governed enterprise data
- Real-time telemetry and operational dashboards for leadership
- Fabric-native integration with Power BI and automation touchpoints
Power Platform
Low-code engineering that scales operational workflows without sacrificing governance.
- Power Apps and Power Automate for repeatable business processes
- Power Query and dataflows bridging spreadsheets to production systems
- Enterprise patterns for security, environments, and ALM at scale
Advanced analytics & AI
From SQL and Python through Databricks to AI-assisted modeling and semantic layers.
- Databricks, SQL analytics, and Python for pipelines and modeling
- Semantic data modeling and analysis-ready datasets for trustworthy metrics
- AI systems, prompt engineering, and evaluation where they reduce risk
Data governance & security
Trusted with sensitive operational and athlete data under formal designations.
- Active Secret clearance and experience in high-accountability government and regulated data environments
- University Official designation (e.g. protected athlete data governance)
- Design patterns for audit readiness, access control, and traceability
Experience
Career highlights
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Recon Sports
Senior systems and analytics platform architect leading governed analytics for athletics and internal growth.
- Architected platforms integrating 100+ operational, performance, recruiting, and video systems for collegiate and high-school programs
- Partnered with coaches, sports science, recruiting, and administrators to turn operational questions into models, metrics, and automated reporting
- Directed cross-functional delivery across engineers, analysts, interns, contractors, and designers—solutions used by 1,000+ users
- Built Recon’s internal analytics stack (CRM, finance, operations, market intelligence) to guide business development and client targeting
- Established repeatable frameworks that replaced fragmented analysis with structured operational intelligence for leadership
Role: Lead Architect
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US Army
Field Artillery Captain leading people and high-accountability systems in compliance-driven environments.
- Led 100+ personnel across multiple leadership roles while managing $30M+ in government assets
- Delivered a digital accountability platform replacing manual tracking and improving visibility of equipment inventories
- Unified personnel, logistics, and vehicle maintenance data for real-time operational visibility and resource oversight
- Modernized legacy admin workflows into governed, traceable digital systems aligned with audit and risk standards
Designation: Officer
school
West Point
B.S. Systems Engineering with a leadership pipeline from the United States Military Academy.
- Rigorous engineering curriculum focused on structured problem solving, systems design, and decision modeling
- Big Data capstone analyzing large-scale training and performance data for evaluation and decision frameworks
- Formal leadership development program culminating in a commission as a U.S. Army officer
Alumni: Class of 2018
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Trusted by industry leaders
“Danny's ability to synthesize complex data requirements into actionable architectural roadmaps is unparalleled. He thinks three steps ahead of the industry.”
Director of PerformanceBaylor University Athletics
“A systems-first mindset and exceptional follow-through. He has been instrumental in our digital transformation journey.”
VP of OperationsUniversity of Tennessee
“Precision is the only word for Danny. His work on athlete telemetry has changed how we view player value and performance longevity.”
Chief Strategic OfficerSteinberg Sports & Entertainment
EXCELLENCE
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