Mark Tinsley
About Mark Tinsley
Mark Tinsley is a Senior Software Developer with a strong background in Mathematics and Computer Science. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Microsoft, Nokia, and Gresham Tech, and is recognized for his expertise in functional programming, particularly in Clojure.
Work at Gresham Tech
Mark Tinsley has been employed at Gresham Tech as a Senior Software Developer since 2018. In this role, he applies his extensive programming skills and experience to develop software solutions. His tenure at Gresham Tech has contributed to various projects, leveraging his background in software engineering and functional programming.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Mark Tinsley held various roles in the software development field. He worked at Nokia as a Senior Java Software Engineer for two months in 2013 and as a Java Software Engineer for one year from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Senior Java Software Engineer at Microsoft for one year from 2014 to 2015 and at MixRadio for one year from 2015 to 2016. Before these roles, he was the Operations Manager at EvaStore Limited from 2005 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Mark Tinsley studied Mathematics and Computer Science at The Open University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2005 to 2011. He also completed certifications in Computer Programming from Sun, achieving Sun Certified Programmer in 2008 and Sun Certified Developer in 2009. Additionally, he studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Walford & North Shropshire College from 2002 to 2004. His expertise includes functional programming, particularly in Clojure.
Technical Development Skills
Throughout his career, Mark Tinsley has developed solutions using a variety of technologies. He was the sole technical person in his first employment, which allowed him to gain hands-on experience in software development. His commitment to continuous learning is evident as he reads numerous technical books, including 'Clean Code', 'Little Schema', and 'Software Craftsman' to enhance his skills.