Mark Prazer

About Mark Prazer

Experienced executive engineering leader with a strong background in leading global teams and driving the development of innovative software solutions in AI/machine learning, digital health, IoT, SaaS, and medical device domains. Adept at translating market needs into technical requirements, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring successful product delivery. Skilled in Agile/Scrum methodologies, strategic planning, and technical architecture design.KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISELeadership and Team Management: Proven track record of building and providing strategic leadership to software development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Strategic Planning: Expertise in serving as a key adviser to executive management on strategic initiatives to enhance software products and services, including business discussions with partners.Product Development: Proficient in overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and retirement, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.Technical Excellence: Skilled in staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, guiding teams in adopting best practices and implementing innovative solutions.Resource Management: Experienced in managing resources effectively, including budget allocation, staffing, and project prioritization.

Experience

1. Head of Software Engineering, Global Diagnostics

   Zoetis

   Jan 2022 — Present · San Francisco Bay / Durham, DK

   Leading global software engineering and on-market R&D for Zoetis\' Diagnostics business.

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Master of Science (MS), Engineering Management

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer and Information Science

Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• UX
• Big Data
• Quality Assurance
• Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Node.js
• Distributed Systems
• Internet of Things
• Strategic Planning
• Sdlc
• Angularjs
• C#
• Software Engineering
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Pacs
• Deep Learning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Linux
• Software Development
• Dicom
• Scrum
• Web Applications
• Cloud Security
• C++
• Enterprise Software
• Innovation
• Software Design
• Object Oriented Design
• User Experience Design
• Medical Devices
• Saas
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Architecture
• Product Development