An intense, results-oriented, self-starter whose drive and sense of urgency are tempered and disciplined by his concern for the accuracy and quality of his work. His approach to anything he does or is responsible for will be carefully thought-out, based on thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts.Strongly technically-oriented, he has confidence in his professional knowledge and ability to get things done quickly and correctly. With experience, he will develop a high level of expertise in his work and will be very aware of mistakes made either by himself or anybody doing work under his supervision. Mark takes his work and responsibilities very seriously and expects others to do the same.In social matters, Mark is reserved and private. His interest and his energy will be focused primarily on his work, and in general he is more comfortable and open in the work environment than he is in purely social situations. In expressing himself in his work environment he is factual, direct, and authoritative. Imaginative and venturesome, Mark is a creative person, capable of developing new ideas, systems, plans or technology, or of analyzing and improving old ones. He relies primarily on his own knowledge and thinking, with little reference to others, to get things done. He sets a high, exacting standard for himself, and generally finds that others do not meet that standard. To earn his trust, someone must consistently meet that standard and get results; if they can do that, Mark will do whatever he can to work with them whenever he needs to collaborate. While he may be perceived by other people as aloof, he will earn their respect for his knowledge of his work and the soundness of his decisions.