Mark Holly
About Mark Holly
Mark Holly is an Information Technology Solutions Architect with extensive experience in system deployment and performance monitoring. He currently works at ABC Supply Co. Inc. and has held various IT roles across multiple organizations, emphasizing enterprise architecture standards and automation.
Current Role at ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Mark Holly serves as an Information Technology Solutions Architect at ABC Supply Co. Inc. since 2017. In this role, he supports enterprise initiatives, focusing on proof of concept SQL database performance monitoring and Splunk log aggregation. He actively participates in the enterprise RFI/RFP process, providing technical strategy guidance and creating architecture solution designs. His responsibilities include reviewing architectural designs for technical correctness and compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
Previous Experience in IT Roles
Mark Holly has held various IT positions throughout his career. He worked at L&W Supply as IT Team and Transition Lead - End User Services for four months in 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at USG as IT Administrator - Open Systems and Storage from 2014 to 2016. He also served as IT Team Lead - Tier 2 Server and Storage Operations at Exelon from 2007 to 2013. His early career included a role at Chicago Tribune as Classifieds Technical Online Support from 2005 to 2006 and as an Ad Trafficker at Tribune Interactive from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Mark Holly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His expertise includes ITIL Monitoring and Event Management and Service Operations practices. He has hands-on experience in leading all stages of system deployment, implementation, validation, support, and planned maintenance.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
Mark specializes in automation of on-call escalation and digital signage displays. He evangelizes enterprise architecture standards and promotes efforts within IT Operations. His work involves ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards and reviewing architectural designs for technical correctness.