Calie Berk

Calie Berk

Software Developer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Warehouse Developer

  • Education

    • Seattle Pacific University

      1993 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science
  • Experience

    • Logos Research Systems

      Jun 1994 - Oct 1997
      Software Developer

      Electronic Text Developer, 1996–1997• Created translation scripts in Perl using regular expressions to convert documents into a specialized markup language for viewing electronically• Worked with documents in many foreign languages including Greek, Hebrew, Latin, several European languages and transliterated ancient languages• Worked extensively on layout of text, diagrams and photos of publications• Responsible for dividing up work for teams of up to 8 people and tracking progress and integration of the resulting workSoftware Developer, 1993–1996• Worked on design, implementation, and maintenance of the Logos Library System (LLS) - a C++/MFC based multilingual Unicode electronic publishing system that ran on both 16 and 32-bit Windows platforms• Worked on the implementation and maintenance of Gabriel, the RTF-based book compiler for the LLS system• Designed and implemented an advanced prototype of a dynamic book cataloging, browsing, and management system for LLS based entirely on MARC record data• Designed and implemented a screen saver engine and several screen saver packages Show less

    • Shared Healthcare Systems

      Oct 1997 - May 2003
      Software Developer

      Software Developer, 2000–2003• Participated in the development of a large multi-user, three-tier application used to manage long-term care nursing facilities• Wrote T-SQL stored procedures, triggers and functions for a database consisting of 300+ tables• Implemented business rule logic inside of C++ COM objects using ADO for data access and a proprietary inter-process event system, allowing COM objects to send state information to HTML controls• Laid out user interface screens using DHTML backed by VBScript to communicate with the business objectsFeature Designer, 2000–2003• Reviewed use case documentation and user interface layouts for completeness and accuracy by working with product management to resolve gaps in requirements and scheduling versus scope issues• Constructed class specifications, creating class diagrams and sequence diagrams to communicate interactions between database, business object and script layers, using UML techniques• Reviewed completed features for compliance to requirements before sign off for testing Feature Team Lead , 2000–2002• Served as technical lead for teams of up to four people• Responsible for scheduling, code reviews and status reportsSoftware Developer 1999–2000• Developed C++ COM objects to implement business logic and connectivity a centralized data warehouse• Created a dynamic front end using ASP pages and VBScript to provide efficiency and flexibility of deploymentSystem Designer, 1997–1999• Created working documents for development of a multi-user, three-tier application used to manage rehabilitation treatments and billing• Worked with domain specialists to determine features and requirements• Analyzed workflow and usability concerns to design a user interface, working with Alan Cooper as a consultant• Created interface design documents including screen mockups and control behavior requirements• Documented business rules for developers to code against Show less

    • Sagem Morpho

      May 2003 - Jul 2004
      Software Developer

      • Led design, development and maintenance of several fingerprint identification systems• Designed and implemented server side database management components using C++ and COM• Developed and maintained embedded applications written in C, cross compiled and downloaded to fingerprint scanner units• Communicated with customers to troubleshoot and train them in using these systems• Worked with international standards committee to refine proposed ISO standards for Biometrics Application Programmer Interface (BioAPI) Show less

    • Vadium Technology

      Aug 2004 - Mar 2006
      Software Development Manager

      Software Development Manager, 2005–2006• Managed the software development department of two developers and a database administrator• Developed and implemented engineering processes compatible with ISO 9000 standards• Tracked progress on projects and communicated status to upper management• Oversaw all change requests on development projects including participating in a change control board with project management and quality assuranceSenior Software Engineer, 2004–2005• Responsible for all aspects on assigned projects including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, customer support and maintenance• Wrote stand alone applications in C++, including usage of WTL libraries• Developed code libraries for commonly used functions which were used by other developers to save time• Conducted design and code reviews with other developers• Consulted with international specialists to develop new technologies Show less

    • Trillium Consulting

      May 2006 - Aug 2012
      Contract Solutions Engineer

      • Provided ongoing support and application development using VB.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL, WinForms, XAML and WPF for a large distributed application• Maintained and developed database applications using both Access and SQL Server utilizing VBA and SQL Reporting Services to deliver complete application solutions• Created business solutions using Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook to save time and money for clients• Responsible for project execution from conception to completion including requirements gathering, data and process analysis, specification development, writing estimates, solutions/code development, progress reporting, testing, documentation, training and ongoing support• Supported both existing legacy and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions, typically undocumented, by becoming familiar with the existing applications and helping the clients improve and maintain critical tools Show less

    • Accu Med

      May 2006 - Apr 2008
      Independent Consultant

      • Wrote stored procedures using T-SQL to provide custom data exports from Accu-med’s Therapy management software to various accounts receivable applications.• Implemented clinical and financial reports using SQL Server Reporting Services and custom stored procedures.

    • World Vision USA

      Aug 2012 - now

      • Implemented reports, dashboards and KPIs for hosted Blackbaud Enterprise CRM system using SQL Server Reporting Services and XML including business analysis, design, development and support• Designed, developed and executed complex T-SQL scripts and stored procedures to migrate data from retiring legacy applications to new enterprise applications including Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and Microsoft Dynamics AX• Investigated data issues using T-SQL to troubleshoot, analyze and adjust data for enterprise level applications• Provided data analysis and validation for integrations between on-site legacy applications and off-site hosted applications.• Led technical analysis for selection of new Warehouse Management/Point of Sale System Show less

      • Senior Data Warehouse Developer

        Jul 2016 - now
      • Senior Technical Business Analyst

        Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Change Leadership

      ECornell
      Nov 2016