Mark Fortes
About Mark Fortes
Mark Fortes is a Software Engineering Team Lead currently working at The Garage at Northwestern University. He has a diverse background in software engineering, UI/UX design, and public health, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at The Garage
Mark Fortes serves as the Software Engineering Team Lead at The Garage at Northwestern. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development and leadership of software engineering projects. His role involves overseeing a team of engineers and guiding them in various technical initiatives.
Experience at Raiso
Since 2023, Mark has been working as an AI Newsletter Committee Writer at Raiso in Evanston, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for creating content related to artificial intelligence, focusing on engaging and informative newsletters that cater to the interests of the audience.
Educational Background
Mark Fortes studied Computer Science at Northwestern University, where he is expected to earn his Bachelor's degree in 2025. He previously attended Syracuse University, where he studied Public Health for one year. His foundational education was completed at Schalmont High School from 2017 to 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Mark has a diverse work history that includes a Full-Stack Software Engineer Internship at Crafty in 2023, a UI/UX Designer position at Design for America from 2022 to 2023, and a Computer Consultant role at Syracuse University in 2022. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the David B. Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics and served as an SAT Lead Tutor at Syracuse University School of Education.
Current Work-Study Position
In addition to his other roles, Mark has been employed as a PC Support Specialist at McCormick School of Engineering since 2022. This work-study position allows him to provide technical support and assistance to students and faculty within the engineering school.