Andrew Blowers
Lakewood,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in data analysis and reporting. Proficient in IBM Cognos Analytics and Microsoft Power BI, delivering actionable insights that enhance strategic decision-making and improve institutional outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Technical Coordinator/HR Generalist/Institutional Research Associate
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
05.2017 - Current
- Developed and maintained monthly analytics reports using Excel and Cognos, incorporating evolving KPIs for the Institution and Executive Leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making and more effective strategic planning.
- Analyzed and interpreted institutional data to support strategic planning, accreditation, and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Designed and managed surveys, dashboards, and reports using tools like SQL, SPSS, and Power BI to monitor student success, retention, and equity metrics.
- Collaborated with academic and administrative departments to provide actionable insights through customized data analyses and visualizations.
- Support employees in navigating FMLA and FAMLI leave programs, promoting both policy compliance and a positive employee experience.
- Generate and analyze HR reports to identify workforce trends and provide data-driven operational recommendations.
- Run and interpret multiple Cognos reports to identify Affordable Care Act (ACA)–eligible employees.
- Assist with Workers' Compensation processes and support ADA accommodation requests.
- Collaborated on the planning and implementation of System timecard and reporting software upgrades.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on health benefits, savings plans, and related resources.
Senior Researcher
Georgia Technical Research Institute
Denver, CO
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Modeled and developed a clean, intuitive SharePoint 2013 portal using best practices, which included writing custom Master Pages, Page Layouts, JavaScript and CSS development for the Georgia Department of Public Health.
- Oversaw the Production Readiness stance of several C#/ASP.NET software systems critical to the US Army by coordinating efforts between Software Development, Quality Assurance, DevOps and other leads.
- Led effort to modernize a large-scale logistics system for the Navy, resulting in a proven migration path.
Web Developer (Contract)
AtSite
Washington, DC
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed rich SharePoint Business Intelligence and Analytics dashboards (Intranet/partner Extranet) to help clients track energy usage in energy-efficient buildings.
- Branded portal from Master Pages, CSS and Page Layouts.
- Developed the successful software product with ASP.NET, HTML 5, JavaScript and jQuery within SharePoint 2013, promoting simpler extensibility with well-known technologies.
Principal Consultant
Procentrix
Herndon, VA
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Technical lead and mentor for the TSA in developing N-tiered solutions using C#, WCF, jQuery within a secure Portal. Guided junior and mid-level developers while simultaneously taking responsibility for delivering complex projects built with Microsoft's technology stack, including SQL Server 2008.
- Developed ASP.NET (C#) proxy page that resulted in access to Sandboxed code without compromising security.
- Created over 35 SQL Server Reporting Service reports for Legal Auditing group along with normalizing incorrectly designed SQL Server database.
Senior Software Developer
UCare
Minneapolis, MN
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Coordinated planning, development and delivery of ASP.NET Master Pages with pre-configured Web parts for client-facing Extranet.
- Steered design and deployment of custom authentication / Login components and assembled reusable wizard forms that integrated with SharePoint lists and SQL Server tables.
- Introduced flexible alternative to InfoPath via SharePoint Scenario Framework, jQuery, SPMetal Entities and LINQ to SharePoint resulting in rapid form creation.
Senior Information System Engineer (Contract)
In-Q-Tel
Arlington, VA
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed ASP.NET/SharePoint solutions with complex authentication models, requiring development techniques wired for stringent Intelligence security requirements.
- Accountable for enterprise-level Portal administration, configuration and development functions.
- Employed managed, client object model to develop dashboards for ensuring flexibility within highly secure networks; updated all changes through multiple portal structures, alleviating traditional administrative demands.
Education
Master of Science - Technology Management
George Mason University
VA01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Management
Colorado Christian University
CO01.2000
Skills
- IBM Cognos Analytics
- Microsoft Power BI
- SQL Server
- Microsoft Office 365
- Ellucian Banner
- NEOED
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Data Analysis
- Document Management
- Agile SCRUM practices
- Technical Writing
- Collaboration Portal Governance
- Requirements gathering
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Content Strategy
Timeline
HR Technical Coordinator/HR Generalist/Institutional Research Associate
Red Rocks Community College
05.2017 - Current
Senior Researcher
Georgia Technical Research Institute
11.2014 - 02.2017
Web Developer (Contract)
AtSite
06.2014 - 10.2014
Principal Consultant
Procentrix
01.2013 - 09.2013
Senior Software Developer
UCare
08.2012 - 11.2012
Senior Information System Engineer (Contract)
In-Q-Tel
04.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Technology Management
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Management
Colorado Christian University