Mark Burke
About Mark Burke
Mark Burke is the Director of People Technology at project44 in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in IT and HR roles across various industries.
Current Company and Role
Mark Burke currently serves as the Director People Technology at project44 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In this role, he leads the integration of technology within the HR function, ensuring systems enhance organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Former Roles and Experience
Mark Burke has held multiple significant positions in his career. He was the HCM Operations and Analytics Manager at Vistex for one year. He also worked at Topco Associates LLC as a Senior HRIS Operations Analyst for four years. Earlier in his career, he held roles such as Independent Contractor and HRIS Analyst at KeHE Distributors, IT Analyst at Dell Technologies/NTT Data, Inc., and IT Analyst at Fermilab. His extensive career also includes a long tenure at Charles Schwab as Senior Staff in Field Desktop Services and service in the US Army as a Topographic (Geodetic) Land Surveyor.
Education Background
Mark Burke pursued a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Concordia University Chicago, completed in two years. Prior to this, he achieved an Associate of Arts in Business Management from Concordia University-Wisconsin after studying there for 16 years. He also attended Central Texas College and the US Army for General Studies and professional training, respectively. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Basic Geodetic Survey from the Defense Mapping School.
IT and HR Transition
Mark Burke transitioned from IT to HR after nine months of job searching and encouragement from colleagues. His IT background includes roles in Equipment IMAC, Data Center, Print Management, and Hardware Repair. Leveraging this experience, he effectively moved into HR by focusing on HRIS Systems, HR operations, SaaS Platforms, and compensation and benefits. His combined expertise in IT and HR technologies positions him uniquely to bridge gaps between these functions.
Expertise in HRIS and Technology Platforms
Mark Burke is well-versed in HRIS systems such as UKG Pro, Cornerstone, ICIMS, and Quantum Workplace. He has worked on strategic HRIS data roles to inform HR and business leaders. He is experienced in using various ticketing systems including Remedy, ServiceNow, and Freshdesk. His knowledge extends to payroll, compensation, benefits, and SaaS Platform ownership. His comprehensive understanding helps optimize technology support for organizations of varying sizes.