# CC Data

Last edited: 2025-12-05

# Overview

In my roles as Data Scientist and later as Head of Data at CC Data (formerly CryptoCompare ), a cryptocurrency data provider, I spearheaded product development and data quality management during a pivotal transition towards the institutional market.

# Key Achievements

Product Development

  • Worked closely with clients to customize data sets to their specific needs
  • Introduced comprehensive metrics for data quality monitoring
  • Developed a product for integrating Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) from on-chain data

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Established a problem-centric work approach to improve the data team’s effectiveness
  • Transitioned the data tech stack to Kubernetes
  • Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions

Cost Optimization

  • Conducted proactive review of Azure service usage
  • Achieved significant cost reduction through optimization initiatives

Business Impact

  • Products developed under my tenure contributed substantially to the company’s annual revenue
Jimena León, Head of Index Operations, CC Data

Alex’s attention to detail, commitment to maintaining high standards, effective communication skills, enthusiastic attitude, and exceptional teamwork greatly impacted our projects.