Mark Tarkington
Elizabeth City
Summary
Accomplished Report Developer with extensive experience in creating, maintaining, and optimizing complex reports. Proficient in Cognos reporting tools, demonstrating strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities. Past achievements include streamlining reporting processes that significantly enhanced decision-making efficiency for stakeholders. Committed to leveraging emerging technologies to further improve reporting solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Developer
United States Coast Guard - contractor
Elizabeth City
03.2009 - Current
- Over 15 years of experience using IBM Cognos tools under multiple contracts for the United States Coast Guard
- Lead report developer: Unit Maintenance Readiness Requirement Project, Cutter Inport Project, 3710 Development, Asset Utilization Cube Modernization, Recurrent Training Modules
- Proficient with Cognos Report Studio, Framework Manager, and Transformer
- Develop and support Cognos reports and cubes
- Utilize Oracle Developer for data research through querying
- Develop and support report in IBM Cognos 7, 8, 10, and 11
- Worked with team to migrate and upgrade to Cognos 8, 10, and 11
- Complete Modernization of Pre-Mission & Servicing module into Cognos v10
- Created single Minimums and Deficiencies Report in Cognos v8 with multiple prompts that replaced multiple training reports
- Modified reports affected by CG-9 project to reflect changes in contract numbers
- Modified reports affected by CFO project to reflect changes in account numbers
Pro Shop Manager
Adica, Inc - Albemarle Lanes
Elizabeth City
01.1999 - Current
- Part time position as head of sales for personal bowling equipment
Applications Programmer
Albemarle Mental Health Center
Elizabeth City
09.2004 - 01.2009
- Engaged in troubleshooting and support using helpdesk solutions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to collect and analyze report requirements.
- Designed and maintained end-user reporting solutions.
- Managed proprietary healthcare application and database on Unix server.
- Support MS SQL Server for data downloads from external data sources
Software Engineer
UNISYS Corporation
Virginia Beach
07.2001 - 05.2004
- Provided technical support and oversight for Medicaid POS systems in contracted regions.
- Executed software updates and upkeep using C and Pro C languages.
- Developed efficient MS SQL views to advance reporting structure.
- Utilized Crystal Reports to design and enhance report structures.
Reports Developer
Liberty Tax Service
Virginia Beach
02.2001 - 07.2001
- Created customized Crystal Reports tailored to end-user requirements.
Windows Application Developer
Crystalview Technologies
Elizabeth City
07.1999 - 09.2000
- Hired to develop programs using Access with SQL querying.
Production Programmer
B.C. Harris Publishing Co.
Norfolk
02.1998 - 07.1999
- Coded template tools to alter flat files for school directories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Database Technology
Strayer University
Chesapeake, VA01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
ECPI College of Technology
Norfolk, VA09-1997
Skills
- Cognos framework manager
- Report studio expertise
- Reporting guidelines and criteria
- Reporting efficiency and accuracy
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Business intelligence
- Dashboard creation
- SQL proficiency
Timeline
Application Developer
United States Coast Guard - contractor
03.2009 - Current
Applications Programmer
Albemarle Mental Health Center
09.2004 - 01.2009
Software Engineer
UNISYS Corporation
07.2001 - 05.2004
Reports Developer
Liberty Tax Service
02.2001 - 07.2001
Windows Application Developer
Crystalview Technologies
07.1999 - 09.2000
Pro Shop Manager
Adica, Inc - Albemarle Lanes
01.1999 - Current
Production Programmer
B.C. Harris Publishing Co.
02.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Database Technology
Strayer University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
ECPI College of Technology
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