Mark Wallace
About Mark Wallace
Mark Wallace is a Senior Software Engineer with over two decades of experience, currently working at DKW in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He led the development of the Government Official Information eXchange (OIX) System for the US Navy, contributing to significant cost savings and modernizing messaging systems.
Work at DKW Communications
Mark Wallace has been employed at DKW Communications as a Senior Software Engineer since 2002. He has contributed to various projects within the organization, focusing on software development and system integration. His current work involves migrating the Government Official Information eXchange (OIX) System to a cloud-friendly docker container implementation, utilizing .NET core and a DevOps CI/CD process. This role highlights his expertise in modern software practices and cloud technologies.
Education and Expertise
Mark Wallace holds a Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing with a minor in Computer Science from Frostburg State University, completing his degree from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of software development.
Background
Before joining DKW Communications, Mark Wallace worked at Aether Systems. He served as a Lead Software Engineer for four months in 2000 and later as a Software Engineering Manager for one year from 2001 to 2002. His experience at Aether Systems contributed to his development skills and management capabilities, preparing him for his long-term role at DKW.
Achievements
Mark Wallace played a significant role in the development of the Command and Control Operational Information Exchange (C2OIX) messaging system, which is utilized by the US Navy. His contributions are estimated to result in potential annual savings of $15 million for the Navy. Additionally, he led the development of the Government Official Information eXchange (OIX) System, a key software suite for Command and Control message exchange.
Software Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Mark Wallace has developed custom software applications aimed at automating database administration tasks and enhancing communication transport services for DMDS-based enterprise messaging systems. He played a crucial role in replacing and shutting down legacy messaging systems, such as FSM, NREMS, and FMX, through the successful implementation of the C2OIX system.