Mark Meleka
About Mark Meleka
Mark Meleka is a Software Engineer currently working at Carta in San Francisco, California. He has a diverse background in software engineering, data science, and management, with experience at various companies including Hydro One, Sortable, and Kik Interactive.
Work at Carta
Mark Meleka has been employed at Carta since 2021 as a Software Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for writing high-quality documentation for cross-functional audiences. He leads the development of international market adjustments, employee role categorization, and variable compensation programs. Additionally, he plays a key role in onboarding new software engineers and addressing high-priority bugs in production. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Data Scientist at Carta from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to various data-related projects.
Education and Expertise
Mark Meleka has a diverse educational background. He studied at Brock University, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours in 2014. He then attended EDHEC Business School, earning a Master of Science in Management during an exchange term in 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a MicroMasters in Data from MITx in 2018. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering at the University of Oxford, expected to complete in 2025. He also studied Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo from 2019 to 2020.
Background
Mark Meleka began his career as a Sales Consultant at Bell from 2011 to 2014. He transitioned to a co-op position at Hydro One in 2012, where he worked for seven months. After that, he worked as a Web Developer from 2014 to 2018 while being self-employed. He then took on the role of Technical Specialist at Sortable from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, he worked as a Data Scientist at Kik Interactive, Inc. for six months before joining Carta.
Achievements
Mark Meleka played a significant role as a founding engineer in the development of Carta's first data product, Carta Total Compensation. He advises the product team on feature feasibility and prioritization, ensuring that projects align with company goals. His contributions extend to collaborating with teams on risk and security issues, enhancing the overall functionality and security of Carta's offerings.