Mark Brathwaite
About Mark Brathwaite
Mark Brathwaite is a Web Developer at Gouvernement du Canada since 2021, with a background in taxpayer services and brand ambassadorship. He also founded the entertainment app Collab Universe and produces music for major label artists through his company MCB Music.
Work at Gouvernement du Canada
Mark Brathwaite has been employed as a Web Developer at Gouvernement du Canada since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that technical updates to the canada.ca website and Infozone comply with HTML5 and CSS3 standards, as well as internal design guidelines. He utilizes technologies such as Bootstrap 4, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON to enhance web functionalities. His tenure in this position has lasted for three years, based in Toronto, Ontario.
Previous Experience in Government Roles
Before his current role, Mark Brathwaite worked in various capacities within the Government of Canada. He served as a Taxpayer Services Agent from 2015 to 2021, and as a Tax Compliance Officer at Agence du revenu du Canada from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Data Summary & Analysis Officer at the Ministry of Government Services for nine months in 2009. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of government operations and services.
Education and Expertise
Mark Brathwaite pursued higher education at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English and Drama from 2004 to 2008. He is currently studying Computer Programming at Seneca College, where he is expected to achieve a Diploma of Education by 2024. His educational background supports his technical skills and knowledge in web development and programming.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Mark Brathwaite founded Collab Universe, an entertainment app designed to transform the entertainment industry by creating opportunities for creators, fans, and corporate partners. Additionally, he secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV / Beatstars through his company MCB Music, where he produces music for major label artists and headlines major events and festivals.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Mark Brathwaite began his career as a Music Teacher at the Town of Markham, where he worked for eight months in 2007 and 2008. He also served as a Brand Ambassador for Kanetix and Wal-Mart Compare from 2010 to 2011, and for Kanetix, Insurance Hotline, and Rate Supermarket from 2012 to 2015. These roles provided him with diverse experience in education and customer engagement.