Summary
Orest Tokovenko is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in data infrastructure, currently building foundational data systems at Block (formerly Square) after progressing rapidly from Data Engineer roles. With six years of experience across FinTech and analytics teams at Square, Deel, Fullscript, and Olympia Financial Group, he blends software engineering rigor with data-first architecture. He holds a Big Data Programming & Architecture certificate and a BA in Political Science from McMaster University, a background that informs his pragmatic approach to complex data problems and stakeholder communication. Based in Calgary, he focuses on scalable, production-ready pipelines and reliable data platforms that enable analytics and product teams to move faster. Colleagues describe him as a hands-on engineer who translates ambiguous requirements into auditable, maintainable systems.
6 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate Big Data Programming & Architecture, Certificate Big Data Programming & Architecture at McMaster University
French, English