Ken Bluttman

Ken Bluttman

Data Analyst, Web Development (Front and Back),
Excel / VBA, Power BI, SQL
Tech Writer
20+ years in the tech and publishing worlds.

Tech skills include SQL and databases, Excel and VBA, Power BI, Web Development (Front End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (Back End: PHP, MySQL, GD Library).

Writing and Publishing: Author of over 20 computer/tech books including best selling titles such as Excel Formulas And Functions For Dummies and Access Hacks.

Publishing Solutions: Created over 40 software and training packages for writers and publishers.

What I do

Over two decades of programming, development, data analysis, and writing experience.

Data Analysis

Worked with a diverse range of data sets. From basic sales and inventory analysis to huge datasets involving millions of records. Built numerous dashboards to provide easy summaries and roll-ups.

Excel Development

Extensive experience creating custom solutions in Excel with the use of VBA and custom function development.

Web Development

Front end and back end web development using a variety of tools. Including but not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GD, FPDF, JQuery, Node.

Tech Writing

Author of over 20 computer books covering a variety of subjects such as Excel, Charts, SQL, Access and HTML.

My Experience

I have been in programming and development for over two decades. Many positions were with Fortune 500 companies. I worked both as a full time employee and a contractor.

Also during this time I wrote dozens of computer books, all published though major publishers.

June 2019 - Present

Think Digital Publishing, LLC. Owner and web developer. Think Digital creates software and training programs for the publishing industry. Thousands of customers use our products daily. Skills: PHP, MySQL, GD Library, CSS, Javascript. See Think Digital Publishing here. Note - Think Digital runs mostly on auto pilot, allowing me to pursue other opportunities.

June 2017 - June 2019

RSM. Tax Process & Technology Solutions Manager. Responsible for management and development of 'Tax Workbooks' - an Excel based company wide mission critical system for tax professionals. Managed a team of developers. Interacted with many departments and stakeholders for a variety of custom solutions. Skills: Excel, VBA, Power BI.

October 2016 - May 2017

KGA Designs. Web developer. Worked with several small-mid sized firms to create web based solutions.

July 2014 - October 2016

Wells Fargo. Analytics Consultant 4. Worked in Wells Fargo Securities Operations Organization, Middle Office. Developed and ran systems to check for trading desk compliance and regulatory adherance. Periodic ad-hoc reporting for a variety of departments throughout the firm. Mentored a junior programmer. Skills: Excel, VBA, Power BI, SharePoint, Tableau, Broadbridge, Calypso, other proprietary in-house solutions.

1994 - 2014

Contractor / Freelancer. Worked for a diverse range of companies and industries. including New York Power Authority, Entergy, Swiss Re, MasterCard, Bank of America, KLM Airlines, Texaco

Get In Touch

Reach me at kenbluttman@gmail.com