Chris Mitchell
About Chris Mitchell
Chris Mitchell is a Cognos Developer with extensive experience in data analysis and business intelligence. He has worked for various organizations, including Highmark Inc. and Ultra Electronics - ProLogic, and holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina.
Work at Highmark
Chris Mitchell has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Cognos Developer since 2020. His role involves utilizing Cognos software to develop and manage business intelligence solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer in Finance at Highmark from 2012 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing data analysis and reporting capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Before joining Highmark, Chris Mitchell held several positions in the field of business intelligence and data analysis. He worked at Data Ideology, LLC as a Senior Business Intelligence Consultant from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Data Analyst at Direct Energy Business from 2007 to 2009 and as a Senior Technical Business Analyst from 2009 to 2010. His experience spans multiple industries, including healthcare, energy, and utilities.
Education and Expertise
Chris Mitchell holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. He also earned a BA in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, he completed a Master’s Certificate in Business Analysis from the University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Center for Executive Education and PMCentersUSA. His educational background supports his strong expertise in data analysis, data modeling, and business intelligence.
Background in IT Solutions Development
Chris Mitchell has extensive experience in developing IT solutions for large enterprise systems across various domains. His work includes translating complex business problems into effective IT solutions. He has worked with organizations such as Ultra Electronics - ProLogic, where he served as a Cognos Developer/Architect for the U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Lab from 2010 to 2012, and McKesson as an ERP Administrator from 2002 to 2004.
Career Timeline
Chris Mitchell's career spans several roles in data analysis and business intelligence. He began as a Software Consultant at Decision Resources, Inc. from 1996 to 1997. He then transitioned to various positions, including WMS Consultant at MARC Global from 2004 to 2005 and Senior Business Intelligence Engineer at Highmark from 2012 to 2018. His career reflects a consistent focus on data-driven solutions and analytics.