As a Principal Data Engineer, Kurt Paldino excels in a critical role, driving the advancement of pretrial justice using comprehensive data integration. With a robust background in Computer Science, Kurt possesses expertise in complex data integration projects, specializing in SQL, cloud technologies, data warehousing, and big data frameworks. At Luminosity, he leads the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, optimizing data interactions across various justice system databases. His technical expertise is matched by his leadership skills; he mentors junior data engineers, leads project teams, and serves as a subject matter expert in data engineering within the criminal justice system. His work not only enhances internal processes but also directly influences public safety and justice policies by providing data-driven insights to policymakers.

Kurt holds a master’s degree in Information Systems with concentrations in Data Analytics and SAP from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Midway University. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Central Michigan University, teaching Computers in Business.