Mark C.

About Mark C.

Business savvy and meticulous Information Technologist with extensive start-up experience. Exits include a successful IPO as well as an acquisition by Cisco. Recent focus on cloud security for multiple startups built on AWS. Led the successful effort to achieve FedRAMP authorization for the Cisco Cloudlock product.Applies practical problem solving skills to complex business requirements and delivers pragmatic solutions. Thrives in a fast-paced setting and operates with a strong sense of urgency. Core Competencies Include:AWS and Cloud Information Security, DevSecOps, Enterprise Architecture, Public, Private Cloud & Data Center Management, HPC Production Operations, Capacity Planning & Forecasting, Productivity & Collaboration Tools, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiations, Information Security, Audit & Compliance, Customer, Sales & Engineering SupportTechnical Skills:AWS, MacOS, Linux OS, High Performance Computing (HPC), Infiniband, Scientific Computing, Data Center Provisioning and Management, Shell Scripting, Bourne, Bash, Python, LAMP, Apache, MySQL, Virtual Machines, Linux Containers, Software Defined Storage, GPFS, SMTP, FTP, SFTP, SCP, SSL, SVN, Git, Cloud Computing, Cloud Architecture, SaaS, IaaS, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Contract Negotiations and Management, Customer and Vendor Relationship Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Process Modeling, Cash Flow Analysis, Payback, NPV, ROI, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Information Security (ISO Windows OS, Advanced Level Office Productivity Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Experience

1. Lead Director

   CVS Health

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Leading the Network Application Security team. Working on securing our networks and applications!

Education

• University of Vermont

  BS, Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business

  MBA, Finance and IT

  2006 — 2010