Interchange Development
Database Design and Management

Mark has been working in web and database management, design, and development since 1998. He has expert knowledge of the Interchange application server, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, advanced SQL, stored procedures, and relational database concepts. His database experience is with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, including the successful completion of Oracle University's Database Administration class in 2002. He also has experience with Apache web server installation and configuration, as well as general system administration. Mark has also been a long-standing code contributor to the core Interchange application.

Recent Projects

PACA Website Transfer - Ported static site to Interchange and provided data-driven member listing and detail, online membership application and event registration, and customized admin for data and member management.

Postcard Press Promotions - Developed administrative interface and back-end to create, manage, and analyze promotions delivered by any number of means to customers and prospects alike.

Backcountry.com "Bill Me Later" Integration - Created new functionality within Interchange to offer instant credit for qualified buyers.

Previous Experience

Chief Systems Engineer for Florist.com from 2003 to 2005. In charge of managing database, web server, and Interchange application servers.

Senior Systems Architect for Red Hat, Inc. from 2000 to 2002. Lead member of technical division of Professional Services group; developed (along with other core developers) code base and core functional extensions for Interchange.

Lead Web Developer for Dept. of Health and Human Services from 1998 to 2000. Developed web applications using Perl and JavaScript with an Oracle database via Win32::ODBC and DBI; administered Microsoft Windows NT network, Oracle database, and IIS web server.

Education & Certifications

BS, Mathematics, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1998. Oracle University Database Administration, 2002.

Personal

Mark lives in Herndon, Virginia, with his wife Lori, two sons Joshua and Nolan, dog Pinball, and cats Porter and Sydney. He enjoys college football and basketball, and is a rabid Oklahoma Sooners fan.