DEVOPSTINY, LLC

Mark is a full-time thought leader, working on Director/Program Management role associated with Federal Capture and Strategic Programs. Over 30 years of unified military intelligence leadership as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel mixed with cutting-edge defense technology expertise. Proven track record driving rapid market growth and mission success within the DoD ecosystem, including managing a $300 million dollar architecture pipeline, directing a $100 million dollar data center transition, and securing over $40 million dollars in contract awards. Certified information security professional (CISSP, PhD) and project manager expert (PMP) at translating dense federal mandates like NIST, FedRAMP, and CMMC into automated, continuous authorization pipelines. A Shipley-trained capture strategist and agile champion who seamlessly bridges the gap between deep software engineering velocity and high-level government stakeholder requirements to scale multi-tier enterprise solutions.
  A converted DevOps junkie, he is a DevOps Institute Ambassador, Course author and the US chapter chair.  Published book credits include Cashing in on Cyberpower (2018), Confident DevOps (Jul, 2024), and Platform Engineering for DevOps (Oct,2024)After a career in Air Force Intelligence, he specializes in operationalizing security issues, finding ways to bring teams together, and delivering accelerated value.  A Strategic Security doctorate, and a PhD Information Technology (Cybersecurity and Information Assurance) for the double doctorate.  In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, reading, speaking and martial arts as well as his two dogs