
Mark is the Head of Executive Advisory & Corporate Strategy at Netsync, a global technology reseller. Mark's achievements include being a finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year - Southwest Region, presenting the Doak Walker Award on ESPN and being ranked the #1 Global Security Thought Leader in 2022 by Thinkers360 and a Top 5 Globally ranked Thought Leader for AI. In his role at Netsync, Mark serves as an executive advisor with a particular focus on collaborating with the leadership of over 250 K-12 and higher education institutions. Mark has held various leadership positions, including CEO, CIO, CTO, and CISO, for several global organizations. He has on served on several boards, including serving on the board for SMU’s Cox School of Business. Mark is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting on cybersecurity, AI, diversity, STEM, and veteran affairs for organizations like Oracle, IBM, Cisco, HP, Intel, and others. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and attended The Wharton School. Mark proudly and honorably served in the US Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion & 82nd Airborne.
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