Mark Lagoa
About Mark Lagoa
Mark Lagoa serves as the VP of Engineering, Data, and Cloud Infrastructure at Copado, where he leads the development of platform engineering practices and manages global teams to enhance SaaS products. He has a strong background in technology leadership, having previously held roles such as Chief Technology Officer at BannerVision and Executive Vice President at a Private Family Office.
Current Role at Copado
Mark Lagoa serves as the Vice President of Engineering, Data, and Cloud Infrastructure at Copado. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he manages global teams of engineers, project managers, and data scientists. His focus is on supporting Copado's SaaS products and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Lagoa has been instrumental in spearheading the development of a new Platform Engineering practice that leverages Google Cloud and AWS.
Previous Experience at Copado
Prior to his current role, Mark Lagoa worked at Copado in various capacities. He served as the Senior Director of Global Cloud Services & Engineering from 2022 to 2023 and as the Director of Global Cloud Infrastructure from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a key role in achieving significant regulatory and compliance milestones, including SoC2, ISO27001, and FedRAMP Moderate. He was also involved in defining the tech stack and overall architecture for a new data platform.
Experience at BannerVision
Mark Lagoa co-founded BannerVision and served as Chief Technology Officer from 2016 to 2021. His work at BannerVision contributed to the company's technological advancements and strategic direction in the Greater Chicago Area. This role allowed him to gain extensive experience in technology leadership and product development.
Background in Family Office
Before his time at Copado and BannerVision, Mark Lagoa worked as Executive Vice President at a Private Family Office from 2007 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing various technology initiatives and managing operations within the organization, which provided him with a solid foundation in technology management.
Education and Expertise
Mark Lagoa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from DePaul University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his roles within the technology sector, particularly in engineering, data management, and cloud infrastructure.