Mark Kara Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

Project Management:• Led and managed teams of Marketing Cloud developers on large-scale customer projects, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.• Coordinated cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives.Strategic Guidance:• Advised leading companies on the optimal use cases for Salesforce Marketing Cloud, proposed strategies to meet unique business needs.• Developed and recommended innovative Marketing Cloud strategies to maximize customer engagement and ROI.Implementation Planning:• Designed comprehensive implementation plans for adopting Salesforce Marketing Cloud, for smooth transitions and effective deployment.• Conducted needs assessments to customize solutions for each client's specific requirements.Data Flow and Model Design:• Designed complex data flows and data models to support efficient data management and analytics.• Designed data integrity and accessibility, for actionable insights on marketing campaigns.Integration Strategy:• Developed and implemented integration strategies, seamlessly connecting Salesforce Marketing Cloud with other systems and platforms.• Oversaw the integration process to ensure data consistency and system interoperability.Salesforce Data Cloud Implementation:• Led the implementation of Salesforce Data Cloud for one client, enhancing their data management capabilities and marketing effectiveness.• Provided ongoing support and optimization to clients leveraged the full potential of the Data Cloud.Key Achievements:• Successfully managed high-profile projects for top-tier clients, resulting in significant improvements in marketing performance and customer satisfaction.• Recognized for delivering strategic insights and innovative solutions that drove business growth and competitive advantage.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I managed 17 Marketing Cloud Business Units, designed integration and optimization of Salesforce Marketing Cloud systems. My key responsibilities included:API Integration: Developed and managed API connections to Salesforce Marketing Cloud from various systems, ensuring efficient and secure data flow.System Optimization: Addressed key bottlenecks by optimizing API payload sizes, data exchange amounts, automation schedules, query activity runtimes, journeys, and Ampscript codes.Version Control: Designed a developer version control system for Ampscript, HTML, CSS, and SSJS. This system connected through REST API with Bitbucket and developers' computers, enhancing collaboration and code management.Release Management Tool: Created a tool for managing releases that connected to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, retrieved metadata from journeys, automations, and other components, and stored it in the Bitbucket environment. This tool facilitated seamless deployments across different business units.Hands-On Development: Actively developed Ampscript, SSJS, and SQL, created journeys, and utilized Automation Studio for importing and exporting files as needed.Marketing Cloud Proficiency: Worked extensively with Email Studio, Mobile Studio, Web Studio, Cloud Pages, Journey Builder, Content Builder, Audience Builder, and Tableau CRM to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Key Client Projects I worked:American Express, Audi, Delta Airlines, Dunkin’ Donuts, Enterprise, Goodyear, H&R Block, Samsung, WL Gore.API Integration: Developed and managed API connections to integrate multiple systems with Salesforce.System Optimization: Improved performance by optimizing API payloads, data exchanges, automation schedules, and query runtimes.Developer Tools: Created version control systems for Ampscript, HTML, CSS, and SSJS, integrating with Bitbucket.Release Management: Developed tools to manage and deploy Salesforce metadata across business units.Hands-On Development: Expertise in Ampscript, SSJS, SQL, Journey Builder, Automation Studio, Email Studio, Mobile Studio, Web Studio, Cloud Pages, Content Builder, Audience Builder, and Tableau CRM.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Provided Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud, and Communities Cloud consultation, focusing on data architecture and advanced AI-driven analytics for optimized CRM performance.• Built custom Salesforce applications with Lightning, Visualforce, and Apex, enhancing CRM functionality with intelligent data processing and API-driven integration solutions.• Trained users in Salesforce Administration, emphasizing data-driven best practices and compliance, helping clients harness data insights and increase CRM adoption.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Served as Salesforce Administrator and Developer for multinational projects, developing solutions with Apex, JavaScript, and Visualforce.• Conducted business analysis for major software brands like Microsoft, Adobe, and Dassault Systems, emphasizing data integrity, AI insights, and seamless integrations across CRM ecosystems.