Mark Natera
About Mark Natera
Mark Natera serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at REEF, a position he has held since 2022. With a background in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in software development, he has previously worked in various roles, including Director of Engineering and Sr. Full Stack Developer.
Work at REEF
Mark Natera has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at REEF since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and drives technological advancements within the organization. Prior to this position, he held the title of Director of Engineering for Supply Chain Technology at REEF from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at REEF has been marked by a focus on enhancing engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Mark Natera holds two Bachelor's Degrees from Florida International University, one in Civil Engineering obtained from 2011 to 2015 and another in Business Administration completed from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Ruby on Rails Development at Wyncode Academy, earning a certification in 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical and managerial skills in engineering.
Background
Before joining REEF, Mark Natera worked as a Senior Full Stack Developer at Line 5, LLC from 2019 to 2020 and at Stilt Media for a brief period in 2015. His experience spans various roles in software development, where he has honed his skills in building applications and collaborating with design teams. His career reflects a steady progression in technical roles leading to his current executive position.
Achievements
Mark Natera has demonstrated significant achievements in software development, particularly in implementing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) using technologies such as SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, and RestAPI. He has successfully streamlined the software development lifecycle through collaboration with data scientists and stakeholders. Additionally, he plays a mentorship role for junior developers, focusing on maintaining high standards in software quality.