1. DAN KNIGHT
4628 – 84 ST NW • CALGARY, AB T3B 2R5 PHONE (403) 835-2234 • DANKNIGHT@ME.COM
PROFILE
Results-oriented team player with over 20 years of data analysis and development experience, coupled
with over 10 years of accounting and business administration experience.
Effective consultant with advanced skills in Excel and Access, including data analysis, pivot tables,
advanced functions (ie: Lookups, SumIfs, Dsum, etc), and VBA development of macros and custom
functions.
Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills, combined with a strong dedication to providing
a positive client experience.
EXPERIENCE
KNIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES LTD. (Oct 1998 - Present)
Repsol Talisman – Human Resources: Database Developer (Dec 2015 – Mar 2016)
o Annual Compensation Program “CrossOver” Database: Developed an Access
database to automate the selection, formatting and upload of multiple data sources;
then compile and analyze the data to create encrypted Excel files that were auto-
uploaded to various Sharepoint folders, finishing with auto-generated emails to the
report managers indicating their sharepoint folder path and separate emails with file
passwords. The database functionality included:
§ A file selection and upload process that uniquely formatted each file type based
upon an internal mapping of column names
§ Automated processes to consolidate multiple data sources, including use of
recursive analysis to create unique ID for the organizational hierarchy.
§ Creation and use of an Excel template file that included a user selected
translation option to translate the file between English and Spanish
§ Extensive use of VBA Code to accomplish the above
§ Use of variable passwords to add an extra layer of user security due to the
confidential nature of the data.
City of Calgary – Corporate Properties: Database Developer (June 2015 – Nov 2015)
o Project Management Database – Financial Module: Developed the Financial Module
that integrates into an existing Access database to track all costs related to the project
management cycle for monthly reporting and cost control, including:
§ Multi-class Estimating and Budgeting
§ Drill-down functionality for Cost Summary data: Actuals against Estimates.
§ Creation of a custom multi-column treeview form.
§ Purchase Orders, including Change Order and Contingency tracking
§ Project Cost tracking, including accounting for Holdbacks and Journal
Vouchers.
TransCanada – Data Analysis / Database / Spreadsheet Developer (May 2008 – Nov 2015)
Developed and maintained numerous advanced MS Access and MS Excel applications that are
critical to business operations in the Project Controls department, including:

2. o Monthly Cost Reporting: Designed and developed an Access database that
consolidated data from external sources (Oracle, SAP, Excel) and internal sources
(Trend Analysis database) to create monthly cost reports, including the ability for the
user to export resultant data to Excel for further user defined analysis.
o Field Construction Progress Tracking: Worked with subject matter experts (SME) in
Calgary, Houston and field offices to develop business requirements for a multi-user,
multi-site application to consolidate daily pipeline construction progress, including
milestones for preparation of Daily Construction Reports. The final application included
an automated daily email report to corporate management, summarizing progress.
o Trend Log: Converted multiple Excel templates into a single multi-user database for
Trend tracking.
o Invoice Log: Converted an Excel-based multi-file process that was cumbersome and
error-prone into a single multi-user, multi-site database. The result was an 80%
improvement in accuracy and efficiency within the first 60 days of use.
o Issues Tracking: Created an Access database to track Pipeline Incidents and Issues,
including automation of data file import from multiple external data sources, as well as
user-defined filtering and query building for data export.
o Estimate Consolidation: Developed an Access database to consolidate multiple
estimating templates with various layouts into a standardized data structure, mapped to
the project’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes for reporting purposes.
o Excel Automation Macros: Worked with multiple users to develop macros to
automate various data analysis processes.
NALCO Champion – Spreadsheet Developer (Nov 2011 – Present)
Developed and maintained Excel VBA code to automate the consolidation of multiple sales
data files into divisional and regional “summary” files.
This process utilizes the Windows folder and file structure to consolidate data from lower level
files to their respective divisional summary files and then to the regional file.
It streamlined a full-day, once-a-month process down to a 15-minute process, saving an
estimated 84 man-hours per year.
Other Clients – Database / Spreadsheet Developer (June 2001 – Present)
Developed and maintained various Excel and Access solutions, including:
o Excel Solutions:
§ Programmed a macro-driven spreadsheet to link to QuickBooks for a staffing
agency to create customized monthly reports.
§ Developed customized menu-driven reporting system to summarize data within
an Investment Analysis workbook, containing over 32,000 VLookup formulas,
for an investment bank.
§ Created an Inventory Tracking system, including recursive materials tracking
for an Oilfield Tools manufacturer.
§ Developed Business Plan and Financial Model for a start-up ASP firm.
§ Utilized VBA to create custom functions for use by various clients across
multiple industries.
§ Wrote Excel Macros (VBA) training manuals.

3. o Access Solutions:
§ Developed a Project Cost Control and Materials Tracking system for Houston-
based project management firm.
§ Created an Estimate and Invoice Billing database for a Calgary-based Arborist.
§ Designed and developed an Incident Tracking system for SaskPower
Cogeneration.
§ Re-designed and maintained an AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) and
Budget Tracking system for an oil and gas exploration company.
§ Designed and developed a Transportation and Processing Cost database for a
gas processor.
BOW VALLEY SQUARE (Feb 1999 – Sep 2000)
Senior Accountant
o Managed a three-member accounting team.
o System Administrator for accounting system (MRI), which included developing
automated processes, using custom SQL queries and VBA code.
o Designed and maintained numerous spreadsheets to track cost recoveries, budgets
and forecasts.
o Developed Access database to interface with MRI accounting system to create monthly
download of financial data for electronic filing of statements to property owners and
other in-house reporting requirements.
BAKER HUGHES INTEQ (Nov 1996 – Oct 1998)
Accounting Assistant
o Developed Excel spreadsheet to track taxable benefits for year-end payroll reporting.
o Developed and maintained Fixed Assets Register spreadsheet, including monthly
reconciliation to GL.
o Programmed VBA macros and queries to interface with accounting system.
o Developed an Access database to track vehicle fleet, including lease, monthly expense
reports, mileage and employee data to produce year-end taxable benefit reports.
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY (Apr 1995 – Aug 1996)
Accounting Assistant
o Responsible for overall accounting functions: AP, AR, GL & Bank Reconciliations.
o Developed business-critical monthly cash-flow projection spreadsheet that tracked
actual and budgeted costs against projected revenues.
ARROWHEAD CONFERENCE CENTER (Oct 1993 – Apr 1995)
Accounting Assistant
o Assisted in the conversion from a manual to a computerized accounting system.
o Developed numerous spreadsheets for budgeting, invoicing and financial reporting,
including a master budget spreadsheet, linking 26 departmental budgets.

4. TOWN OF SUNDRE (June 1988 – June 1992)
Assistant Municipal Administrator
Assisted in the management of municipal operations, including:
o Staffing
o Budgeting and Financial Management
o Liaison with other levels of government
o Researched and prepared reports and minutes for Town Council and Committees.
I.T. PROFICIENCIES
MS Access (forms, reports, tables, VBA)
MS Excel (VBA, forms, integration with other applications, coding complex spreadsheets)
VBA, SQL (MSSQL)
Integration with all MS Office applications
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio)
Knowledge of SAP
Oracle
EDUCATION – COURSES
Lethbridge Community College – Business Administration (June 1988)
Major: Management
Minor: Accounting
University of Alberta – Local Government Studies (Dec 1991)
REFERENCES
John McNabb 403-463-6174 (cell)
o Project Cost Control Consultant - TransCanada
o Client since 2005
Tom Cleary 403-462-1186 (cell) 403-920-7117 (office)
o Project Controls Manager – TransCanada
o Client since 2010
Roy Crebbin 403-218-3189 (office)
o Regional Sales Manager – NALCO Champion
o Client since 2011
Susan Specht 403-268-1786 (office)
o Project Office Coordinator – City of Calgary
o Client since June 2015