Mark Christopher McCarthy
Auquartier Kyovu, Number 2525, Nyarugenge District, Kigali | mccarthy@ibiblio.org | (250)086-84368
Database Application Developer
Data Architect | Information Technology Consultant | Application Developer
Career Profile
For the past seven years, Mark has been helping organizations utilize the power of information technology to achieve their goals. His implementation of database technologies has enabled these organizations to collect and store information in a centralized environment while facilitating the distribution of reports via the Internet or Intranet. This has given clients the power to assess programs and generate a true measure of their return on investment.
Career Highlights
POMEROY CONSULTING GROUP SEPTEMBER 2000 TO OCTOBER 2002
SENIOR CONSULTANT
[Client] Bayer Crop Science:
Maintained, managed and expanded data warehouse used to track product and sales information through the use of database technology and World Wide Web delivery mechanisms. This Intranet system was used by account managers, salespeople, and logistics personnel to maintain and predict inventory needs. Worked with a team of five developers to develop a work order scheduling system that allowed shift managers to track work crews and their progress. Existing components were integrated with new database and code modules to create a more complete enterprise system. These applications were built using Oracle 9iAS, Discoverer reports, portlets, Java Servlets, JSP pages, and PL/SQL stored procedures and functions.
[Client] TaskPoint:
Maintained and managed an extensive database of products that were sold via the World Wide Web for this E-Business company. The database was updated daily by a data entry team and the data processed to the production system nightly. Expanded and maintained this E-Commerce Web site to facilitate changes to the business structure. These applications were build using Oracle database technology, Cold Fusion Web Application Server, and Spectra Content Management Server.
KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL MARCH 1999 TO SEPTEMBER 2000
COMPUTER CONSULTANT IV, APPLICATION PROGRAMMER II
Project Manager for a large-scale project to develop, execute and deploy a new Web presence for Kenan-Flagler Business School. Managed a team of four developers through the process of creating a consistent look and feel for the different departments within the school. Developed systems according to defined standards with the goal of creating reusable components. Acted as a database architect to develop applications for faculty and administration on a day to day basis. Applications included an online course evaluation system and a system for peer review. Advised and was consulted on strategic directions and technology alternatives for future development initiatives. This application development was done with the SQL Server 7 Database, Cold Fusion Application Server, and Active Server Pages.
CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY OCTOBER 1997 TO MARCH 1999
COMPUTER CONSULTANT III
Collaborated with faculty to assess their technology needs and identify tools and applications that would help them to achieve their teaching goals. Tested and implemented new technologies for distributed learning and worked to train the faculty in the appropriate use of the new applications. Created applications to be used by the staff in the collection of faculty information. This work was done using PHP application language, MySQL Database, Cold Fusion Application Server, BlackBoard Online Education System, Photoshop, and Real Streaming Technologies.
UNIVERSITY OF ASMARA, ERITREA JUNE 1996 TO AUGUST 1996
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor for a special course in a USAID-funded faculty exchange program through the University Center for International Studies at the University of North Carolina. The students were primarily ex-fighters from the 30-year conflict who worked for the Ministry of Information of Eritrea. Coursework included "Television News Writing and Production" and "Media Issues and International Communications".
SUNSITE UNC/ METALAB/ IBIBLIO JUNE 1995 TO OCTOBER 1997
WEB DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
Researched and implemented new streaming video and audio solutions via the Internet at a time when the World Wide Web was a little known and rarely used method of information exchange. Designed and maintained Web pages and archives for this grant-funded research organization. Some of the most exciting research came from the use of streaming audio instruction to augment traditional web page presentations. The combination proved a useful tool in online education while requiring limited bandwidth. Technologies used were Real Streaming Technologies, Photoshop, PHP application language, and the MySQL Database.
Education
• Master of Arts in Mass Communications Research. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, May 1996.
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. State University of New York at Plattsburgh, August 1992.
Professional Skills
Database Design
Oracle 9iAS
PL/SQL Programming
Packages & Procedures
Discoverer Reports
Oracle Portal Development
MySQL
SQL Server 7
Java
JSP
Cold Fusion
Fusebox
ASP
PHP
JavaScript
DHTML

Web Design
Servlets
MVC applications
UNIX
Windows
Technology Training
WWW Site Management

Professional Development
• Project Management Workshop: 3 days.
• Oracle: Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL: 5 days.
• Cold Fusion Fast Track: 3 days.
• Advanced Cold Fusion Development: 3 days.
• Application Server Pages: 5 days.
• Java 3 Tier Architecture: 3 days.
Awards
• Information Technology Award, for the Web Development Team, 2000.
• Web Services Committee Member, UNC Academic Technology, 1998-1999.
• Faculty Search Committee, New Technology position in Journalism and Mass Communications, 1996.
Publications
• Virtual Reality. In Grant, A Communication Technology Update 1996-1998. Austin: Butterworth Heineman. F. R. Biocca, Ph.D., Mark McCarthy, and R. Lauria. (1996).
• Netscape SuiteSpot on the SGI. Innovation3. SIGGRAPH'97 issue (formerly SGI Universe). Paul Jones, Mark McCarthy, and Pratik Patel. (Summer, 1997).
Additional Information
Nationality
Date of birth
Permanent address12590
Marital status
Language
US Citizen
5 November 1969
47 Tor Road, Wappingers Falls, New York
Married
English (fluent), Spanish (basic)