Clint Blacker
About Clint Blacker
Clint Blacker is a Cloudera Administrator for Apache Hadoop at Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt, with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology.
Current Roles at Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt
Clint Blacker currently holds the role of Cloudera Administrator for Apache Hadoop at both Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt. His responsibilities include managing Hadoop clusters to facilitate big data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. At Aon Hewitt, he also serves as the Cognos Business Intelligence Administrator, handling the setup and maintenance of business intelligence systems.
Previous Positions at Aon Hewitt
At Aon Hewitt, Clint Blacker has held multiple roles over the years. From 2001 to 2015, he was a SAS Software Product Manager, responsible for contract negotiation and license management. Prior, from 2001 to 2007, he worked as a Web Application Developer, and from 1996 to 2001, he filled the role of Programmer Analyst. These positions allowed Clint to refine his expertise in software product management, web development, and application programming.
Experience at Equifax
Clint Blacker worked at Equifax as a Programmer Analyst from 1993 to 1996. During his tenure at their Alpharetta, GA location, he gained valuable experience in programming and application development, laying the groundwork for his future roles in information technology.
Educational Background
Clint Blacker attended Clemson University, where he earned his B.S. degree. He studied there from 1988 to 1993, which provided him with a solid foundation in the principles and practices that underpin his extensive career in information technology.
Expertise and Technical Skills
With over 20 years of experience in information technology, Clint Blacker specializes in converting functional requirements into technological tasks. He is proficient in contract negotiation and license management and provides first-line technical support. On the technical front, Clint manages Hadoop clusters, implements Business Intelligence systems using Cognos, Informatica, Tableau, and SAS, and possesses deep knowledge in PKI Security concepts. Furthermore, he has notable skills in custom Java programming for both web and standalone applications.