I’m Mark Vickers, a results-driven data professional with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. With over a decade of experience in application development, data analysis, and data visualization, I help translate business needs into precise analytical requirements and deliver dashboards and models that support informed decision-making. I’m detail-oriented, collaborative, and adept at communicating complex concepts in plain language for clients and stakeholders. I continuously learn and apply a robust technical toolkit (Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Excel, Azure) to solve data-driven challenges across energy, manufacturing, and professional services, always aiming to optimize processes and outcomes.…

Mark Vickers

I’m Mark Vickers, a results-driven data professional with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. With over a decade of experience in application development, data analysis, and data visualization, I help translate business needs into precise analytical requirements and deliver dashboards and models that support informed decision-making. I’m detail-oriented, collaborative, and adept at communicating complex concepts in plain language for clients and stakeholders. I continuously learn and apply a robust technical toolkit (Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Excel, Azure) to solve data-driven challenges across energy, manufacturing, and professional services, always aiming to optimize processes and outcomes.…

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I’m Mark Vickers, a results-driven data professional with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. With over a decade of experience in application development, data analysis, and data visualization, I help translate business needs into precise analytical requirements and deliver dashboards and models that support informed decision-making.

I’m detail-oriented, collaborative, and adept at communicating complex concepts in plain language for clients and stakeholders. I continuously learn and apply a robust technical toolkit (Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Excel, Azure) to solve data-driven challenges across energy, manufacturing, and professional services, always aiming to optimize processes and outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Data Analyst at Outlier
January 1, 2024 - Present
Evaluated Large Language Model responses for data analysis, visualization and machine learning topics using Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib). Assessed LLM outputs and general programming/API guidance, applying strong research skills to handle edge cases and inform actionable recommendations.
Application Developer & Data Analyst at GPB Asset Management Corporation
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025
Designed applications for analyzing oil & gas, chemicals, cement, buildings and electricity project portfolios using Python and Excel VBA. Served various private sector clients (Woodside Petroleum, Governments of Alberta & B.C., NGOs; sub-contracting to PwC, MNP, Vivid Economics). Performed data analysis and statistical analysis with Python, Excel and SQL. Built analytical models and dashboards in Power BI; developed financial analysis applications and visualizations for revenue/cost projections, income statements and balance sheets.
Data Analyst at DataAnnotation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Evaluated Large Language Model responses for data analysis, visualization and machine learning topics using Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib) and SQL. Assessed LLM responses for general programming and spreadsheets using Python, C++, VBA, Excel, and Google Sheets.
Application Developer & Analyst at Climate Solutions Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed and maintained a risk analysis database for a large investment platform seeking to raise over $100 million in risk capital. Provided analysis and custom visualizations. Interfaced with Senior Management, potential clients and Investors on systems and analysis. Responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and reporting the risk of oil & gas, chemicals, cement, buildings and electricity projects and portfolios. Conducted back-casting and scenario analysis to help validate and develop risk analysis models. Created custom dashboards for potential investors, clients and other stakeholders. Assisted in developing technical manuals for documenting risk analysis and financial models.

Education

Azure Data Fundamentals at Microsoft
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Agile Explorer at IBM
January 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
Power BI Data Analyst Associate at Microsoft
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027
.NET Fundamentals at Microsoft
January 1, 2014 - March 9, 2026
University Certificate in Computer Information Systems at Athabasca University
January 1, 2013 - March 9, 2026

Qualifications

Azure Data Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Agile Explorer
January 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
Power BI Data Analyst Associate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027
.NET Fundamentals
January 1, 2014 - March 9, 2026
University Certificate in Computer Information Systems
January 1, 2013 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Other