Mark Wares
About Mark Wares
Mark Wares is the Director of Software Development at Egress Software Technologies, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 15 years of experience in software development, specializing in Agile methodologies and various programming technologies.
Current Role at Egress Software Technologies
Mark Wares serves as the Director of Software Development at Egress Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees the software development team and is responsible for driving the development strategy and execution. His leadership focuses on enhancing product quality and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Mark's extensive experience in software development contributes to his effective management of projects and teams.
Previous Experience at Egress Software Technologies
Before his current role, Mark Wares worked at Egress Software Technologies as the Head of Development from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he led various development initiatives and contributed to the company's software solutions. His tenure at Egress laid the groundwork for his current leadership position, allowing him to implement best practices in software development.
Professional Background in Software Development
Mark Wares has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles since 2003. He began his career as an Analyst Programmer at Civica from 2003 to 2006. He then served as a Developer at Irwin Mitchell for one year, followed by a seven-year tenure as Development Team Lead at Tribal Group from 2008 to 2015. This progression has equipped him with a broad skill set and deep understanding of software development processes.
Education and Certifications
Mark Wares studied at Sheffield College from 1996 to 1998. He has completed several professional development programs, including ILM (level 3) Leadership and Management, Managers into Leaders, and Performance Management. Additionally, he holds a Prince2 Qualified Practitioner certification, which enhances his project management capabilities.
Technical Skills and Agile Expertise
Mark Wares possesses extensive technical expertise in various programming languages and frameworks, including C#, WCF, WPF, ASP.NET, .Net, SQL Server, SSRS, ADO.NET, HTML, and PHP. He has over 15 years of experience working with Agile methodologies and is a certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master. His experience as a customer-facing Technical Consultant further complements his technical skills.