Mark Parris
About Mark Parris
Mark Parris is a Strategic Account Director at BigHand, specializing in speech-enabling electronic patient records to enhance healthcare operations. He has extensive experience in sales and account management within the healthcare sector, having previously held leadership roles at Trustmarque Solutions and Avnet Technology Solutions.
Work at BigHand
Mark Parris serves as the Strategic Account Director at BigHand, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is based in York and covers a national territory. His responsibilities include working with healthcare organizations to implement technology solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings. Parris has previously worked as a Healthcare Account Manager at BigHand from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing healthcare operations through innovative technology.
Previous Experience at Trustmarque Solutions
Prior to his current role, Mark Parris worked at Trustmarque Solutions for a total of five years. He held the position of Head of Sales from 2005 to 2008 and later served as Head of Partner Management from 2008 to 2010. During his tenure, he was based in York, United Kingdom, and contributed to the company's sales strategies and partner relationships.
Education and Expertise
Mark Parris studied Business Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University, earning a BA (Hons) from 1996 to 1999. He also attended High Peak College from 1993 to 1996 and Wilsthorpe Secondary School from 1987 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare technology, particularly in speech-enabling electronic patient records (EPRs) and promoting paperless strategies within healthcare organizations.
Background in Technology Solutions
Mark Parris has a diverse background in technology solutions, having worked at Avnet Technology Solutions in various roles, including Symantec Product Specialist and Sales Account Manager, from 1999 to 2011. He also served as a Business Manager in Health and Social Care at Quinyx from 2015 to 2016 and as a Sales Manager at Qinec Ltd from 2011 to 2015. His experience spans over two decades in the technology and healthcare sectors.
Focus on Healthcare Transformation
Mark Parris specializes in driving transformational projects within healthcare, aligning with the NHS's strategic goals. He advocates for increasing patient-facing time for clinicians through technology solutions and focuses on enabling healthcare organizations to adopt mobile working and paperless strategies. His work aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient care.