About
Where aviation meets
data engineering
I'm a data professional with an uncommon background: eight years building data systems and analytics pipelines alongside six years working inside FAA-regulated airspace operations. I started in aviation as a line service technician, earned my private pilot and instrument rating, then moved into operational control for a helicopter air ambulance fleet where I was responsible for real-time risk analysis across weather, airspace, and regulatory factors.
That experience shaped how I think about data quality — in aviation, bad data at the wrong moment has consequences. Today I build conversational BI tools, RAG applications, and analytics dashboards at General Dynamics, applying the same rigor to every pipeline I design. Whether it's an API that generates code-based insights without exposing raw data to an LLM, or a Tableau dashboard that leadership depends on, I care about getting the details right.
Outside of work, I build full-stack projects that scratch my own itch — live aircraft tracking platforms, game server infrastructure, and community tools. I'm driven by the belief that the best data work starts with understanding the problem deeply before writing a single query.
Resume
Education & Experience
Senior Data Analyst
General Dynamics Information Technology
- Built an API for a conversational BI tool that generates code-based responses without exposing raw data to the LLM, using metadata context and an isolated cloud runtime for secure insight delivery.
- Develop and maintain interactive Tableau and Power BI dashboards transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for business decision-making.
- Optimize data structures for RAG applications, ensuring high-quality data flow that enhances AI-driven content generation and response accuracy.
- Deploy RAG applications to assist in knowledge article retrieval for virtual agents.
Technical Product Manager
Complete Flight
- Managed competing priorities for 40+ clients representing over 60% of the U.S. Helicopter Air Ambulance industry.
- Consulted customer analytics departments on API usage, HTTP requests, data warehouse staging, and connecting to Power BI and Tableau.
- Led onboarding of 400+ aircraft and 12,000+ users for Global Medical Response.
- Spearheaded Agile implementation resulting in improved team capacity clarity and project forecasting accuracy.
Business Process Analyst
General Dynamics Information Technology
- Created and deployed SQL database tables for Tableau reporting across multiple client programs.
- Wrote Python scripts to automate data uploads and integrations for multiple data sources.
- Built and deployed 12 Tableau dashboards for RVSS, State of New York, and DHHS.
Lead Operational Control Specialist
Metro Aviation
- Led a team of 16 FAA-qualified operational control specialists providing real-time airspace, weather, and regulatory advisories.
- Safely completed 15,000+ helicopter air ambulance operations under Part 135 without incident.
- Designed and implemented software to collect and analyze Control Center data, replacing manual processes.
- Provided weekly, monthly, and quarterly analytics reports to leadership and field operations.
Line Service Technician
Ruston Aviation
Qualifications & Certifications
Tableau Desktop Specialist
Tableau, 2022
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org, 2022
ITIL Foundations v4
AXELOS Global Best Practice, 2022
CompTIA Data+
CompTIA, 2022
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA, 2022
CompTIA A+
CompTIA, 2022
Private Pilot, Instrument Rated
Federal Aviation Administration, 2016
Commercial SUAS Pilot (Part 107)
Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
Level B2 Spanish Speaker
CEFR, 2022
Services
My Specializations
Data Engineering & ETL
End-to-end pipeline design — from ingestion and transformation to warehouse delivery. Python and SQL automation that keeps data flowing reliably across systems.
AI & RAG Applications
Conversational BI tools and retrieval-augmented generation systems that connect LLMs to real data without compromising security or accuracy.
Analytics & Visualization
Tableau and Power BI dashboards that translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. From ad-hoc analysis to executive reporting cadences.
Full-Stack Development
React, Next.js, and Node.js applications backed by SQL and MongoDB. Real-time data platforms, community tools, and infrastructure management.
portfolio
Featured Projects
CloudCanopy.io — Live Aircraft/Marine Tracking + Weather Radar
Real-time visualization platform tracking live aircraft and marine vessel positions with integrated weather radar overlays. Built with Mapbox GL, Python data pipelines, and SQL-backed ingestion.
OrbitWatcher.com — ISS Tracking
Real-time International Space Station tracker with orbit visualization and pass prediction data.
Poxtracker — Monkeypox Analytics
Public health analytics dashboard tracking monkeypox case data with Python ETL pipelines feeding Tableau visualizations.
ShinyPokes.com — Shiny Hunting Tracker + Oak AI
Full-stack Next.js application for tracking shiny Pokémon encounters with social feed and community features. Includes “Oak AI” — a retrieval-augmented generation assistant that answers Pokémon game questions using curated knowledge bases. Built as a PWA for mobile-first use.
TIDE — Integrated Dungeon Engine
A room-based dungeon engine plugin for game servers with configurable rooms, boss fights, party support, economy integration, real-time HUD, and leaderboards. Modular architecture with clean service separation.
HytaleTogether.net — Game Server Platform
Full-stack community platform with custom website, live server status API, web map, economy dashboard, and dedicated infrastructure on OVH hardware. 100% uptime since launch.
my skills
My Advantages

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

React
Node.js
MongoDB
Linux
also experienced with
contact
Let's Work Together!
trevorkoertge@gmail.com
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