SENIOR OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE who inspires large global teams delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's most challenging and technically advanced environments. Over 25 years expertise in Aerospace & Defense and Engineering Services industries working in VP, GM, and CIO roles, with a demonstrated history of P&L growth, M&A experience, digital transformation, and business-centric technology leadership.GLOBAL LEADERSHIP: Inclusive leader of 1,400 technical personnel in 50+ global locations yielding profitable double-digit growth in challenging environments. Built strong team with 50% ethnically-diverse leaders.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Grew $150M P&L to over $200M in 18 mos. Experienced oversight of contracting, BD, customer management, and integration of state-of-the-art technology systems and transformational processes into all business functions including finance, engineering, and operations across diverse industries. Board member for $3B+ financial institution.M&A INTEGRATION: Led multiple integrations, including merging teams from five companies to stand up $150M+ IT BU in 75 days. Built $50M IT business organization from three companies for testing over 95% of every aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion system used by DoD and NASA in 90 days. Integrated $20M retail R&D and product development organizations from two global companies in 60 days.EXCEPTIONAL DELIVERY: Extensive ISO 9001 experience. Delivered 1.9M safe work hours. Earned highest ratings on all KPI’s for 10 years straight. Committed to data-driven execution, focused urgency, and advancing the potential of others.VISION AND STRATEGY: Selected to lead Jacobs’ corporate-wide Future of Work initiative and spearheaded the creation of Jacobs’ Digital Connected Enterprise Center of Excellence. Created and executed first-ever IT strategic plan for $11B high-tech infrastructure.EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT: Summarized by a senior military customer: “Mark’s vast experience, maturity, and humble servant-leadership is extremely refreshing and effective. He leads his workforce with high standards, high character, and responsiveness.”INDUSTRY INFLUENCE: 2020 recipient of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CIO of the Year honoree and Computer Scientist of Distinction from alma mater. Speaker at MilCIS 2019, Australia.AUTHENTIC CORE VALUES: Integrity and work ethic were established as a young farmhand in TN at 4:30 every morning rising to milk the cows before school. Grit, responsibility, and sacrifice became core which inspired persistence and the pursuit of excellence.