Mark is a learning technology executive and strategist leading programs for innovative organizations empowering individuals' upward mobility in education and work. Skilled in product visioning, organizing and leading teams to achieve strategic goals, Mark's colleagues, clients and collaborators are leaders driving transformation in learning for the 21st century. Since 2015, Mark is Vice President of 1EdTech, the non-profit membership collaborative leading the development of EdTech standards. Previously Mark was senior vice-president and CIO for American Public University System, building the technology foundation for APUS’ accreditation and robust growth. After APUS, Mark led the Moodlerooms technology team as CTO, guiding its transition to a cloud-based technology infrastructure. Earlier, Mark was VP of application software and shared services for Penguin Random House, the worlds largest consumer publisher, and Managing Director of Pathway-DX, a consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for education, where Mark provided consulting services to philanthropies and leading institutions with a special emphasis on competency-based education (CBE) and digital credentials. Mark's professional goal is to help to make everyone's achievements and skills recognized and valued.