Blake Clark

Blake Clark has extensive experience in various roles, with a focus on programming and development. Blake has been working as a Programmer/Analyst at Progressive Surface, Inc. since 2018, where they convert applications into .NET C# WPF applications using the MVVM architecture pattern.

Prior to this, Blake worked at Meijer for a significant portion of their career, starting in 1998. Blake held the role of Senior .NET Developer from 2006 to 2017, where they played a key role in coding validation for vendor clearance marks and creating bulk promotions in a WPF application. Blake also led a team responsible for automating store shelf sign creation. Previously, they worked as a Solution Developer from 2000 to 2006, coding applications to track truck arrival and departure, and creating a driver entry application web page. Blake also served as a Quality Assurance Test Analyst from 1998 to 2000, writing and executing test cases for cross-docking applications and leading a team in creating automated tests for inventory management.

Before entering the technology field, Blake worked as a Mental Health Worker at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services from 1988 to 1998. In this role, they monitored patient activities, identified behavior patterns, and conducted research on treatment subjects. Blake also worked briefly as a Mason Tender at A.C.GEENEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in 1987.

Blake's career began at Gordon Food Service in 1979, where they worked as a Callback Assistant until 1986.

Overall, Blake Clark has built a strong foundation in programming and development, with extensive experience in various roles across different industries.

Blake Clark has a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General from Calvin University. Additionally, they have an Associates in Applied Arts in Computer Information Systems from Grand Rapids Community College. Blake Clark has also obtained certifications in programming in C# from Microsoft in August 2018, and in querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 from Microsoft in July 2015.