Mark Cyster
About Mark Cyster
Mark Cyster is the CTO of Extole in San Francisco, with over a decade of experience in executive roles within the tech industry.
Current Role at Extole
Mark Cyster currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Extole, a leading enterprise SaaS company based in San Francisco. He joined the company in December 2013 and has since been instrumental in driving the technological vision and strategy. His role involves overseeing the engineering team and ensuring that the company's software platforms are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Extole, Mark Cyster accumulated extensive experience in various high-profile tech companies. He was the Director of Engineering at Jive Software in San Francisco from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as the CTO at BOLT from 2010 to 2012 and as the CTO and VP of Engineering at TRIBAL ID for nearly a year from 2009 to 2010. His earlier roles include being VP of Engineering - TnT at Omniture, now part of Adobe, and CTO/VP Engineering at Offermatica. He also served as a Senior Technical Architect at Fort Point Partners from 1999 to 2003.
Educational Background
Mark Cyster studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at The University of Western Australia. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in the tech industry.
Specializations
Mark specializes in building highly scalable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise software platforms. His expertise lies in engineering leadership, and he has a track record of leading technical teams in the development of robust software solutions. His experience spans over a decade in executive roles, where he has consistently focused on optimizing technology strategies to meet business goals.
Experience in San Francisco's Tech Industry
With extensive experience working in San Francisco's dynamic tech scene, Mark has been part of the engineering leadership in several prominent tech companies. Based in San Francisco, his career path has seen him contribute to technology advancements and leadership in a region known for its tech innovation.