Known for enabling self-serve analytics, reliable data foundations, and long-term platform thinking, Charlie designs and scales modern data platforms, bridging engineering depth with architectural vision.
Charlie speaks about data leadership beyond tools, bridging engineering and business, building scalable platforms, influencing stakeholders, and communicating complex data work with clarity, presence, and impact.
Meet Charlie Hahn: The Propulsion Specialist for Data. Charlieβs career didn't start in a boardroom; it started on a flight line. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he spent years fixing planes with zero margin for error before realising that the same logic applies to data systems. Now a Lead Data Platform Architect at Constellation Brands, Charlie is a master at building the foundations that help companies "fly straighter" through automation, modelling, and rigorous QA.
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Charlie treats a data pipeline with the same discipline as a jet engine. During his time at Ribbon, he didn't just build models; he designed scalable, DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) dbt and LookML architectures. By automating end-to-end QA using Slim CI and GitHub Actions, he reduced pricing volatility by a massive 148 basis points. His work at One Drop was equally impactful, where he unified fragmented product and finance data to drive over $12M in bottom-line value. For Charlie, data isn't just a record but a diagnostic tool for business health.
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Charlieβs obsession with turning messy signals into meaningful decisions actually began at home, when he tracked his sonβs feeding and diaper patterns to solve early weight-gain issues. This "dad-first" approach to problem-solving defines his professional style: practical, results-driven, and relentlessly focused on the human impact of the numbers. He carries this philosophy into his current work, ensuring that AI Agents and Semantic Views serve the strategy, not the other way around.
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Charlie is more than a practitioner; he is a mentor dedicated to the next generation of data talent. As a Community Data Mentor for "Data With Danny," he helps aspiring professionals bridge the gap between technical skills and business strategy. His background in Economics and Statistics from Rutgers, combined with his Air Force Commendation Medal, gives him a unique voice in the industry.
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