NORMAN SPARKS
Analytics Integration Specialist
5+ years building ETL pipelines, ERP integrations, and modern web applications for multinational retail environments in Panama.
🇵🇦 Panama · Remote & On-site
Who I am
Building the bridge between raw data and business value.
Analytics Integration Specialist and FullStack Developer based in Panama, with 5+ years connecting enterprise systems, building ETL pipelines, and shipping modern web applications for multinational retail environments.
Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA migrations, Apache Kafka, Azure, and Windmill from my time at Dorben Group supporting Decathlon and H&M. On the web side, I build with React, Node.js, and whatever tool fits the job — and I consistently ship accessible, performant products.
Where I've worked
A track record of delivering high-impact technical solutions across retail, enterprise, and startup environments.
Analytics Integration Analyst & ETL Developer
Dorben Group · Tousport (Decathlon) · HolaModa (H&M)
- ▸Led SAP B1 → S/4HANA migration spanning 8 months as the primary technical driver
- ▸Designed and built ETL pipelines in Python for Decathlon and H&M retail data flows
- ▸Configured Windmill orchestration platform for automated ETL process scheduling
- ▸Managed Apache Kafka topics for real-time data streaming between systems
- ▸Developed Cardex inventory control system with deep SAP B1 integration
- ▸Built month-end cash register monitoring system with real-time dashboards and alerts
- ▸Completed ABAP training and SAP Integration Suite sessions for S/4HANA
Sales & Operations
Cintillos Panamá
- ▸Managed complete wholesale sales cycle using Zoho Books ERP
- ▸Delivered performance analysis and KPI reporting with finance and logistics teams
- ▸Built and maintained the company web presence from the ground up
- ▸Created and managed public bidding profiles for government procurement
FullStack Developer
STARTUP BID
- ▸Designed and implemented REST APIs with microservices architecture
- ▸Built responsive UIs applying modern UX/UI principles
- ▸Conducted functional testing and maintained technical documentation
- ▸Managed WordPress templates and site optimization
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Things I've built
Selected projects spanning government platforms, micro-enterprise tools, and enterprise ETL systems.
FeaturedSENADIS Digital Platform
Modernization of Panama's National Disability Secretariat digital platform.
Cardex C2S
FIFO costing and continuous inventory system for Decathlon and H&M retail operations.
Zetafy — Finance Store System
Point-of-sale and cash management system for multi-register retail stores.
CriaderoBL
University project — full-stack web platform for a Panamanian livestock micro-enterprise.
What I work with
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Academic background
Licenciatura en Desarrollo de Software
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Bachelor's degree in Software Development with a focus on enterprise systems, web development, and data engineering. Winner of the Fast Response Software Development Competition (2022).
Winning Team
Fast Response Software Development Competition
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá · Sep 2022
First-place finish in a competitive time-pressured software development challenge among UTP students, demonstrating rapid prototyping and teamwork under pressure.
Let's build something
Open to full-time roles, freelance projects, and interesting collaborations.
Whether you have a role, a project, or just want to connect — I'm always happy to hear from you. I respond within 48 hours.