David R Clark

Principal Servicenow Developer, ITSM at Vistra

Dave Clark has extensive work experience spanning over three decades. David R (Dave) started their career at Amdahl Corp. as a Systems Programmer, where they managed systems and developed software for CAD systems. David R (Dave) then worked as a UNIX Systems Administrator at RF Monolithics, Inc., where they managed servers and network devices in a 24x7 environment.

Following this, Dave worked as a Systems Administrator at ESPRE Solutions, Inc. / VUELIVE, where they managed intra-network and inter-network servers and was actively involved in networking planning and project management. David R (Dave) also served as a Senior Systems Administrator at ETC (Electronic Transaction Consultants), where they managed a team responsible for the management of approximately 1000 servers in a mission-critical environment.

Dave then transitioned to Clark Consulting, where they worked as a Unix/Linux and Oracle Consultant, specializing in platforms such as Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Linux, and Oracle.

In 2009, Dave took on the role of a Student at TechSkills to further enhance their skills and knowledge. David R (Dave) later joined Vistra Corp. as a Principal ServiceNow Developer, where they developed and maintained the ITSM module.

Prior to their current position, Dave worked at Sabre Corporation for several years. David R (Dave) held various roles, including ServiceNow Systems Administrator / Operations, Team Lead, ServiceNow Developer, Team Lead, and HPOO Trainer / Developer, Team Lead. In these roles, they were responsible for managing operations, serving as a liaison between Sabre and ServiceNow, training team members, and implementing automation solutions.

Overall, Dave Clark has a diverse background in system administration, development, and consulting, with a focus on platforms like ServiceNow, UNIX, Linux, and Oracle.

Dave Clark received certifications in Linux and Oracle from TechSkills in 2009-2010. David R (Dave) also obtained additional certifications including IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) from Pink Elephant in 2017. In terms of formal education, Dave attended Brigham Young University for Computer Science, Snow College for a degree in Drafting/Design Technology, and Collin College for Cisco Academy, however, specific years or degrees attained are not mentioned. Dave also obtained an Oracle Certified Associate - Oracle Forms 9i PL/SQL Application Developer certification and a CompTIA Linux+ certification from Tech Skills in 2009.

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  • Principal Servicenow Developer, ITSM

    July, 2020 - present