Mark Anthony M.
About Mark Anthony M.
Mark Anthony M. serves as the Lead Cybersecurity Architect at LCRA in Austin, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in blockchain technology, having founded Hempchain™ and hosted multiple blockchain meetups, while also holding various roles in software architecture and development throughout his career.
Work at LCRA
Mark Anthony M. has been serving as the Lead Cybersecurity Architect at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the organization, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive data. His previous experience with LCRA includes a contract position as Principal Software Architect in the Innovation Lab, where he worked on projects involving IIoT, AI, AR, and blockchain technologies.
Education and Expertise
Mark Anthony M. has a strong educational background in Computer Science, having studied at Nova Southeastern University and The Ohio State University. He has furthered his education through professional programs at MIT and Stanford Continuing Studies. His expertise spans various domains, including cybersecurity, blockchain technology, microservices, and cloud architecture. He has been recognized as a thought leader in blockchain since 2015.
Background in Blockchain Technology
Mark Anthony M. has extensive experience in blockchain technology, having worked as a Contract Blockchain Consultant and Chief Blockchain Developer at various organizations in 2018. He founded and hosts the Austin Blockchain Technology meetup, which has grown to over 2,200 members since its inception in July 2015. Additionally, he established the Hyperledger Austin meetup, attracting over 700 members since July 2016.
Achievements in Software Development
Mark Anthony M. has made significant contributions to software development, including the design and development of a healthcare application that managed 5,700 long-term care facilities, which was nominated for the States CIO Awards competition. He also developed the no-code CloudArchitectAI™, currently in closed beta, showcasing his leadership in cloud architecture innovation. His work has led to the invention of the cryptocurrency BCTP.
Career Progression
Mark Anthony M. has a diverse career spanning several years in various roles and organizations. He has worked as a Senior SOA Architect and Software Engineer at Epicor Software from 2012 to 2017 and served as an SOA/eCommerce Architect at American Achievement Corporation from 2009 to 2011. His career also includes contract positions at BloodIQ, CAREiQ, and Stealth, where he applied his blockchain expertise.