Mark Gilson

About Mark Gilson

I’ve always believed that the most complex solutions are not found in a data centers—they’re found in the way people, processes, and technology intersect through digital innovation. Coupled with AI as a partner we now have the ability to transform software and industry at scales not yet achieved.Currently, I lead Digital Manufacturing Enterprise Architecture at Georgia-Pacific, where I focus on turning \"what if\" into \"how to.\" My background isn\'t just in the technical weeds of cloud computing, digital transformation, application development or ISA-95 standards; it’s grounded in a education with the intentionality in understanding organizational behavior. This allows me to look at a technical roadmap and see the human impact, ensuring that when we scale systems, we’re also scaling the culture that supports them.What drives me- Architectural Integrity: Designing robust, scalable frameworks that solve real-world business problems (and don\'t just look good on a whiteboard)- Continuous Iteration: I’m a firm believer that everything from—from a distributed information environment to a sourdough recipe—can be refined and innovated on.When I’m not architecting enterprise solutions, you’ll likely find me training for the next Disney Dopey Challenge, tending to my garden, exploring hydroponics, or preparing a for the future. I believe in grit, intentionality, and the idea that the best designs are the ones that last but are open to change.

Experience

1. Digital Manufacturing Enterprise Solution Architect

   Georgia-Pacific LLC

   Aug 2025 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

   At Georgia-Pacific, I focus on the strategic alignment of technology across the enterprise. I bridge the gap between high-level business objectives and technical execution, ensuring our architecture supports a \"Smart Factory\" future.Directing architecture strategy to support large-scale industrial and enterprise operations.Integrating ISA-95 standards and modern software development practices (Go, React, MongoDB) to drive efficiency.Leading with a focus on organizational behavior, ensuring technical transitions are met with cultural readiness.Rationalizing application portfolios to create a path for faster scale digital platform adoption.

Education

• Silver Lake College

  Master of Science, Management and Organizational Behavior

  2008 — 2010

• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  Coursework, Computer Programming

  1995 — 1997

• Lakeland University

  Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Business Administration & Marketing

  2002 — 2008

Skills

• Responsive Web Design
• Microservices
• Team Leadership
• Thought Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Vendor Management
• Staff Management
• Change Management
• Social Media
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership
• Iot
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Organizational Development
• Software Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Iis
• Web Development
• Technology Development
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• User Experience
• IT Strategy
• Sql
• Interactive Applications
• Outsourcing
• Windows Server
• Data Center