Cognos Expert with 10 Years Experience in Report Development
1. Ma. Arm M. Encarnacion
Address : 18 Sarmiento St. Sarmiento Vill. Tandang Sora Quezon City, Philippines
Mobile : +63 9174359960
Email : arm.molina@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Have 10 years of IT experience in design, development and implementation of applications in client/server
environment using Cognos 8/Cognos 10 (Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, and Event Studio,
Framework Manager) and Cognos PowerPlay (Transformer)
Expertise in creating reports and dashboards using Report Studio. Proficient in using best practices in report
creation.
Developed OLAP applications using Cognos suite of tools and extracted data from the enterprise data
warehouse to support the analytical and reporting for all Corporate Business Units.
Hands on experience in administering, deploying and maintaining reports, and cubes using Framework Manager,
Cognos 10, Transformer and PowerPlay.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks, decisive with strong leadership qualities, and possess good
communication skills.
Hands on experience in PL/SQL, DB2, MS SQL
Certified for IBM Business Analytics
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2001 – 2005
COLEGIO DE SAN LORENZO
High School 1997 – 2001
TECHNICAL SKILLS
BI Tools: Cognos 10/8.4/8.3/8.2/8.1 (Framework Manager, Transformer, Query Studio, Report Studio, Analysis Studio,
Cognos Connection, and Event Studio), PowerPlay 8/7.4/7.3 (Transformer, PowerPlay Enterprise Server, Access
Manager, Impromptu)
Operating Systems: Windows 7/2003/XP/2000, UNIX (AIX, HP-UX)
Databases: MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS-Access, DB2 9.1/8.2, Oracle 10g
Multimedia: Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Flash 8
Other: MS Office, Adobe Breeze, JIRA, Rational ClearQuest Web, Rational Requisite Web
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM Solutions Delivery April 2010 - Present
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
IT Specialist (Cognos Developer)
JOB SUMMARY:
• Acts as Team Lead for GBS Reporting Team
• Acts as a senior developer for Reporting Team
• Responsible in developing IBM internal Sales reports using Cognos BI 10
• Coordinates with the Business Analyst in studying requirements and the feasibility of the reports based on the data
model
• Provides support to IBM global users on all Cognos standard reports
• Responsible in the conversion of Brio Reports to Cognos Reports
• Coordinates with the onshore team for any activities or updates for the project
• Provides weekly updates with the Geo Manager on status of GBS Reporting Team
• Acts as the Cognos BI Subject Matter Expert
Affiliated Computer Services of the Philippines March 2009 – April 2010
Pasay City, Philippines
BI Cognos Developer
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible in developing reports particularly MMIS Reports using Cognos Report Studio 8.4
Responsible in developing models and packages for the MMIS Reports using Framework Manager 8.4
2. Responsible in fixing and analyzing SIT issues
Responsible in creating validation queries using SQL Developer
Ventus Global Pte Ltd July 2008 – January 2009
Singapore
BI Consultant
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides consulting services & implementation assistance related to Cognos 8 Business Intelligence tools.
Responsible in setting up Training environments (Report Authoring, Metadata Modeling, OLAP Modeling, Authoring
and Modeling Fast track, Cognos 8 Administrations, etc.)
Responsible in conducting Cognos 8 Training for clients primarily those implementing Cognos 8
PROJECTS:
Client: Siltronic Samsung Wafer
Project Profile: The scope of this project involve the conversion of Oracle Discoverer Reports into Cognos 8 reports
as well as modify some of the existing reports of SSW in Cognos 8. Framework Manager training was also
conducted.
Environment: Cognos BI 8.2, Framework Manager, Windows Server 2003, Oracle 10g, Oracle Discoverer
Contributions: Responsible for the development and conversion of the reports using Cognos 8 Report Studio as well
as report requirement gathering. Conducted Framework Manager training for the users.
Client: Sumitomo Metal Mining Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - is a leading producer of nonferrous metals in the world. It was
dated back since 1590 when Riemon Soga, the founder started a copper smelting & manufacturing business in Kyoto.
Project Profile: The primary concern was SMMP data integration within the Cognos Enterprise Business Intelligence
solution. The scope of this project was completion of enterprise reporting coverage. The project involved designing
of Functional Requirement Specifications for report development, defining relationships between different tables
and building models using Framework Manager and building cubes using Cognos Transformer. Installations of
complete Cognos BI system were part of the project.
Environment: Cognos BI 8.3, Framework Manager, Metric Manager 8.2 , Cognos Transfomer 8, Windows Server 2003,
MS SQL Server 2000
Contributions: Responsible for the installation and Configuration of the Cognos 8 Suite in the server. Responsible in
building the data warehouse using MS SQL 2000. Responsible in extracting the data from the Oracle database to
the SQL 2000 database using Data Transformation Services(DTS). Responsible in developing the cubes using Cognos
Transformer and developing the reports using Analysis Studio, Report Studio and Query Studio. Responsible in
conducting Cognos training to end users.
NEXUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Makati City, Philippines
Applications Consultant October 2005 to July 2008
JOB SUMMARY:
Conduct Cognos Pre-sales activities, Proof-of Concepts and demonstrations
Provides consulting services & implementation assistance related to Cognos 8 Business Intelligence tools.
Performed Cognos Post Sales activities such as implementation, troubleshooting, phone support, technical
inquiries, and onsite-support to Nexus Technologies, Inc. corporate clients
Responsible in setting up Training environments (Report Authoring, Metadata Modeling, OLAP Modeling, Authoring
and Modeling Fast track, Cognos 8 Administrations, etc.)
Responsible in conducting Cognos 8 Training for clients primarily those implementing Cognos 8
Responsible in creating, maintaining and troubleshooting Nexus Technologies, Inc.’s Cognos reports, cubes, and BI
systems.
3. Responsible in creating, enhancing, maintaining and troubleshooting the CRM tool used by the company
PROJECTS:
Client: SM Group Corporation - SM Prime Holdings, Inc (PSE: SMPH) is the parent company of the SM Group's
shopping mall and retail operations. It is the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines.
Project Profile: The primary concern was SM’s data integration within the Cognos Enterprise Business Intelligence
solution. The scope of this project was completion of enterprise reporting coverage. The project involved designing
of Functional Requirement Specifications for report development, defining relationships between different
database tables and building models using Framework Manager. Installations of complete Cognos BI system were
part of the project.
Environment: Cognos BI 8.2, Framework Manager, Metric Manager 8.2 , AIX 5.3/Windows, IBM WebSphere
Application Server 6.1, IBM HTTP Server, IBM DB2 9.1
Contribution: Conducted report requirements gathering for the project. Created and designed web-based reports
and dashboard and portals required by the client using Cognos 8 Report Studio. Responsible for bursting the reports
and scheduling the reports. Involved in conducting Data Validation, User Acceptance Testing and Deployment of
reports and dashboards. Conducted Cognos Connection / Query Studio Training for the existing business users of
SM Mart, Inc.
Client: Nexus Technologies, Inc. - Nexus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in December 1994 with a vision to
create a professionally run company that delivers real business benefits to its clients through leading technologies.
Today, Nexus is proud to be a prominent force in the Philippine IT industry, having carved a niche as the systems
integrator and corporate IT reseller of choice of some of the Philippines' top corporations. It has successfully forged
long-term client partnerships anchored by a keen understanding that technology plays a pivotal role in the delivery
and the achievement of an organization's business goals.
Project Profile: Migration from Cognos Series 7 to Cognos 8 BI as well as maintenance of existing reports and
creation of new reports.
Environment: Cognos 8 BI, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft IIS, MS SQL 2000 Server
Contribution: Performed upgrades for all existing reports and cubes. Tested and deployed reports. Tasked to create
new reports that will cater the needs of the users. Perform troubleshooting of errors encountered by the users.
Client: Nexus Technologies, Inc. - Nexus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in December 1994 with a vision to
create a professionally run company that delivers real business benefits to its clients through leading technologies.
Today, Nexus is proud to be a prominent force in the Philippine IT industry, having carved a niche as the systems
integrator and corporate IT reseller of choice of some of the Philippines' top corporations. It has successfully forged
long-term client partnerships anchored by a keen understanding that technology plays a pivotal role in the delivery
and the achievement of an organization's business goals.
Project Profile: Administration and maintenance of the existing CRM tool used by Nexus Technologies, Inc.
Environment: Windows Server 2003, MS SQL 2000 Server, MS Access XP, Clientele by Epicor
Contribution: Performed administration, troubleshooting and maintenance support of Clientele. Enhanced existing
modules and created new modules that will cater the needs of the users.
NEXUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
HelpDesk Support March 2005 – October 2005
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides Technical Support to Nexus Technologies, Inc.’s corporate clients around Metro Manila.
Do internal support at Nexus Technologies, Inc. for PC, printer, network and internet setup and applications such
as Clientele, Eric and Cognos Reportnet and Powerplay
PROJECTS:
Client: Asian Development Bank - Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, ADB is owned and financed by its
67 member countries, of which 48 are from the region and 19 are from other parts of the globe.It contributes low
interest loans, guarantees, grants, private sector investments, and knowledge and advice to help build infrastructure
4. and improve essential services such as health and education to boost quality of life, particularly for the nearly 1.9
billion people in the region still living on $2 or less a day.
Project Profile: Cognos Series 7 and Sniffer Project
Environment: Cognos Series 7
Contribution: Enhanced and modified existing reports that shows the trend and summary of network utilization using
Reportnet.