Mark Christensen
About Mark Christensen
Mark Christensen is a Business Intelligence Engineer with extensive experience in data engineering and integration. He has worked for notable companies such as Jostens, CaringBridge, and 3M, and has a strong interest in predictive analytics and machine learning.
Work at Hungryroot
Mark Christensen serves as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Hungryroot since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data to drive business decisions and improve operational efficiency. His work involves utilizing various data engineering tools and techniques to support the company's data-driven initiatives.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Prior to his current position, Mark worked at Jostens from 2019 to 2022 as a Tableau Developer and Site Admin, Data Engineer. He also held the role of Sr Business Intelligence Engineer at CaringBridge from 2010 to 2015. His extensive experience in business intelligence spans over a decade, contributing to his expertise in data analytics and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Mark studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) from 1980 to 1984. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in data engineering and integration, where he has developed expertise in tools such as Pentaho Kettle, MongoDB, Oracle, and MySQL databases.
Background in Software Engineering
Mark has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several organizations. His experience includes roles at 3M as a Contractor/Software Engineer from 1990 to 1994, NCS Pearson as a Contract Software Engineer from 1997 to 2000, and CaringBridge as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2010. This varied experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and data integration.
Interests and Hobbies
In his spare time, Mark enjoys tinkering with electronics, specifically with Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects. He also engages in amateur radio activities, holding the call sign WB0VBG. His passion for technology extends beyond his professional work, as he actively seeks to make data accessible and assist others in learning through training videos and ad-hoc reporting.