Mark Balleza
About Mark Balleza
Mark Balleza is a Software Engineer and Solution Architect at Chevron in San Ramon, California, with over 20 years of experience in ABAP4 programming and software implementation.
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Mark Balleza currently holds the position of Software Engineer and Solution Architect at Chevron based in San Ramon, California, United States. Concurrently, he is the President and Owner of MARBAL LLC.
Professional Experience at Chevron
Mark Balleza has a robust history with Chevron, having served in various capacities. His roles included Information Technology Project Manager and SAP Lead from 2017 to 2021, Senior Project Consultant roles focusing on data and deployment from 2015 to 2017, and Technical Lead from 2013 to 2015. His experience also extends to positions such as SAP Developer and Architect from 2010 to 2012, and Senior Project Consultant handling multiple lead roles within a span of five months in 2009 to 2010. Balleza's contributions to Chevron date back to 2001 when he began as a Consultant.
Early Career and Consultancy Roles
Before fully establishing his career at Chevron, Mark Balleza held several consultancy positions. He worked at Great-West Life as a Senior Technical Consultant for 2 months in 2009 and at SAIC from 2008 to 2009 as a Senior Technical Consultant. He also served as a Consultant and Technical Architect at Chevron U.S.A. from 2005 to 2008, and at companies such as McKesson, Lockheed Martin, and COLOR SPOT NURSERIES. Additionally, between 2001 to 2008, he owned and operated MMB Consulting, Inc.
Education and Technical Proficiency
Mark Balleza graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a BS/MA in IT, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He possesses over 20 years of expertise in ABAP4 programming and has implementation experience in various modules including HR, BW, FICO, AM, and SD/MM/PP/QM. He is also knowledgeable in ODATA basics and has both functional and technical understanding of software implementation processes.
Skills and Professional Traits
Mark Balleza excels in team settings and is equipped with strong communication, analytical, and written skills. He takes pride in his work, strives for excellence, and is motivated by technical challenges. Over his career, he has consistently been involved in customer support roles and possesses a blend of functional and technical expertise in the software implementation process.