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Kurt Emling

Solutions Architect

Mariner Logistics | Dallas

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My New Project

Planning a Trip to Paris with the OpenAI API

My New Workbook

Project: Organizing Medical Transcriptions with the OpenAI API

My New Course

Intermediate Python

My New Project

Planning a Trip to Paris with the OpenAI API

From raw payloads to logistics intelligence: building reliable API pipelines.

My Work

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DataLab

Project: Planning a Trip to Paris with the OpenAI API

course

Introduction to Data Science in Python

DataLab

Project: Organizing Medical Transcriptions with the OpenAI API

course

Intermediate Python

DataLab

Project: Planning a Trip to Paris with the OpenAI API

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to Power BI
Intermediate Python
Data Manipulation with pandas

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Mariner | Aug 2025 - Present

Solutions Architect

• Define end‑to‑end logistics architecture across TMS, orders, shipments, visibility, capacity, finance, and data layers, translating business goals (service reliability, margin, cash cycle) into scalable, secure, and usable solutions. • Lead integration strategy and canonical domain models (orders, shipments, rates, carriers), setting standards for APIs and EDI so shippers, carriers, and tech partners interoperate with minimal friction. • Design event‑driven automations and orchestration patterns that improve shipment visibility, exception management, and cycle times, selecting iPaaS/ messaging approaches that fit business and throughput needs. • Govern platform choices, extensibility, and environment strategy (multi‑tenant, dev/test/prod), balancing build‑vs‑buy while ensuring security, compliance, and role‑based access controls. • Establish reliability and observability baselines—SLAs, monitoring, alerting, retries/compensation, and incident response—so freight flows remain resilient to partner and network variability. • Ensure data quality and master data management for locations, SKUs, carriers, and customers, enabling clean migrations, controlled cutovers, and ongoing stewardship of reference data. • Partner with Operations, IT, vendors, and customers to map processes to system capabilities, run discovery and solution design reviews, and guide delivery through change management and adoption. • Document solution patterns, canonical schemas, mappings, and pipelines; enable teams with training and reusable templates that accelerate onboarding and continuous improvement. Systems: McLeod, Mercury Gate, Turvo, Rose Rocket, Magnus, CargoWise, Project44, FourKites, EDI VAN, Digibee iPaas, Parade, Deposco, Sage
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Mariner | Jun 2023 - Aug 2025

TMS Business Analyst

• Led end-to-end EDI and API integration projects, managing scoping, development, deployment, and long-term support across four supply chain divisions and 50+ trading partners. • Designed and implemented 20+ Digibee iPaaS pipelines to automate and optimize Turvo TMS workflows, improving shipment visibility, order synchronization, and carrier connectivity. • Key role in the 2025 implementation of Turvo TMS for Brokerage and Managed Transportation, aligning system architecture with operational requirements, user needs, and customer success. • Spearheaded the Turvo API-to-EDI bridge via Digibee,migrating 30+ trading partners from Mariner’s legacy TMS and reducing manual entry and integration lag. • Oversaw integrations with Project44, Sage Accounting, Parade, DAT, Highway, and EDI VANs, enhancing real-time freight visibility, financial reconciliation, and capacity matching. • Led seamless migrations from legacy systems, configuring customer environments and transferring essential master data — including locations, SKUs, and carrier networks. • Authored comprehensive documentation of JSON, XML, and EDI data flows in Confluence, with field-level mapping and business rule alignment. • Served as cross-functional liaison between logistics operations, IT, and external vendors and customers to ensure scalable, resilient system designs and process automations. • Delivered targeted training and support to internal teams and customer stakeholders, driving adoption and continuous improvement. TMS Platforms: Turvo, MercuryGate, McLeod, CargoWise, Rose Rocket. Visibility platforms: Project 44 and FourKites.

Baker & Taylor | Jun 2018 - May 2023

Library Applications Specialist

• Provided technical consulting and cataloging automation for US, New Zealand, and Australian based libraries. —> Which entails in depth library profiling per collection, using Python scripting, API/EDI data manipulation, and MARC record auditing. • Supported the integration and rollout of BTCAT cataloging software, developing efficient customer workflows and documentation. —> QA tested internal and customer-facing library software, ensuring functionality, reliability, and metadata accuracy across large-scale deployments. • Streamlined print operations through virtual machine servers, reducing manual setup and error rates in material labeling. • Train new team members and facilitate peer reviews to improve quality assurance. • Oversee cataloging/metadata quality for 60+ customers worldwide, generating over $16 million in revenue annually.

Baker & Taylor | Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

Copy Cataloger

• Proficiently cataloged diverse library materials such as books, DVDs, CDs, and Spoken Word to ensure accurate organization and easy accessibility for library patrons.

Norman Mechanical Inc. | Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

Plumber

• Completed a yearlong Plumbing Apprenticeship with Local 130, acquiring hands-on expertise in high and mid-rise plumbing systems. • Demonstrated proficiency in blueprint reading and operation of Trimble layout systems. • Collaborated with building engineers to guarantee precise installation of plumbing systems. • Played a key role in the accomplishment of major construction projects, such as Aloft Hotel - a 21-story project in downtown Chicago, and a 10-story rehabilitation project for a retirement home in Park Forest, IL.

TRI STATE SCALE SYSTEMS INC | Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

Scale Technician

• Provided scale calibration and repair services for a variety of electronic systems, including production floor scales, truck scales, tank systems, and laboratory systems. Gaining experience in low voltage electronic troubleshooting and repair. • Demonstrated an exceptional work ethic and a willingness to learn as an apprentice during my time with the company. • Gained valuable experience by observing and working in diverse production and industrial environments, and consistently sought opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills.

Standard Bank, PaSB | Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Bank Teller

Formerly Allegheny Valley Bank • Developed expertise in cash transactions and sales of banking products to customers while serving as a Teller. • Demonstrated exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills and gained valuable experience in problem-solving. • Consistently provided outstanding customer service and contributed to the success of the banking branch through my dedication and hard work.

My Education

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High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and CertificatesPenn Foster | 2015

About Me

Kurt Emling

Started in library science, now in logistics IT—turning messy freight data into system integrations. With over 5 years of Python experience in a niche library tool, I’m diving into data science to grow, solve problems, and make systems smarter.

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