Mark Cox
About Mark Cox
Mark Cox is a Senior Platform Engineer specializing in Developer Experience at Currencycloud, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance, having held various roles at companies such as Fiserv, CloudBees, and Tieto.
Current Role at Currencycloud
Mark Cox serves as a Senior Platform Engineer - Developer Experience at Currencycloud, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing developer productivity by reducing cognitive load. His responsibilities include improving the developer experience and implementing strategies that foster a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience at Fiserv
Prior to his current role, Mark worked at Fiserv in various capacities. He was a Cloud Platform Operations Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he held the position of Developer In Test Lead at FINkit® from 2016 to 2018 and served as a Senior Developer In Test from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Fiserv provided him with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance.
Experience at CloudBees
Mark worked at CloudBees as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. This role allowed him to further develop his technical skills and contribute to the company's software engineering initiatives.
Background in Quality Assurance
Mark has a solid background in quality assurance, having worked at Tieto as a Senior Technical QA Specialist from 2006 to 2012 and at Monitise plc as a Senior Test Analyst from 2011 to 2013. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong understanding of testing methodologies and quality control processes.
Education and Expertise
Mark studied Computer Science at the University of Wales, Cardiff, from 1997 to 2000. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and quality assurance. He possesses a growth mindset and is driven by new challenges and learning opportunities, which he applies to his work in enhancing developer experiences.