Mark Dress
About Mark Dress
Mark Dress serves as the Release Management & Network Engineering Manager at Black Box - AGC Networks, where he has worked for over 23 years. With extensive experience in IT and a commitment to mentoring future leaders, he focuses on enhancing sales and engineering through strategic partnerships.
Work at Black Box
Mark Dress has served as the Release Management & Network Engineering Manager at Black Box - AGC Networks since 2001. With over 23 years of experience in this role, he operates from Westlake, Ohio. His responsibilities include planning, designing, implementing, and supporting various network solutions, particularly focusing on Cisco Unified Communications, security, and other networking technologies. He emphasizes the importance of cross-pollination programs to enhance sales and engineering by leveraging partner relationships.
Education and Expertise
Mark Dress studied at the National Institute of Technology, where he earned an Associate's degree in Electronics, focusing on Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from 1991 to 1993. In addition to his formal education, he has pursued continuing education through various programs, including OEM Cisco, Silver Peak, and Value Based Selling. This combination of education and ongoing skill development has equipped him with a diverse background in hardware, software, virtualization, networking, security, and cloud computing.
Background
Mark Dress began his career as a Service Technician at IKON Office Solutions, where he worked from 1992 to 1997. Following this role, he served as a Customer Service Manager and Engineer at Data Processing Sciences from 1997 to 2000. His extensive experience in the industry spans over two decades, providing him with a solid foundation in various aspects of IT and network engineering.
Achievements
Mark Dress has developed a reputation for his commitment to mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. He values honesty, integrity, creative thinking, and fostering long-term relationships in his professional endeavors. His focus on enabling and empowering individuals through opportunities, rewards, and respect reflects his dedication to leadership and community development within the IT sector.