Mark Y. Smith
About Mark Y. Smith
Mark Y. Smith is a Senior Technologist currently employed at Black Cape in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering, having worked for various companies including General Electric and IndraSoft, and possesses a strong background in multiple technologies and project management methodologies.
Current Role at Black Cape
Mark Y. Smith serves as a Senior Technologist at Black Cape since 2021. His role involves leveraging his extensive technical expertise to contribute to various projects in a hybrid work environment located in Charlottesville, Virginia. His responsibilities include utilizing tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, GitLab, and Slack to manage project workflows effectively.
Previous Experience in Technology
Mark has held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at IndraSoft, Inc. as a Senior Application Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Software Developer at General Electric for nine years, from 1993 to 2002. His career also includes roles at Video Gaming Technologies, where he served as a Strategic Business Analyst and Director of QA, among other positions.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mark possesses a diverse skill set in software development and engineering. He is proficient in programming languages and technologies such as Python, Typescript, JSON, React, and SQL/PostgreSQL. He has experience with both MS-Windows and Linux operating systems, and he frequently employs Agile Scrum methodologies in project management. His technical toolkit includes Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, and Docker containers.
Educational Background
Mark studied at North Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in technology and engineering roles across various organizations.
Long-Term Commitment to Community Service
In addition to his technical career, Mark dedicated 13 years of service as an EMT with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. from 2004 to 2017. This role reflects his commitment to community service and public safety.