Mark Oakey
About Mark Oakey
Mark Oakey is a Senior Engineering Talent Acquisition professional at Tetrate, specializing in building Zero Trust environments powered by Envoy and Istio.
Current Role at Tetrate
Mark Oakey currently holds the position of Senior Engineering Talent Acquisition at Tetrate. His role is focused on building Zero Trust powered environments using Envoy and Istio. He is part of a 100% distributed and remote-based team, concentrating on hiring both technical and non-technical skill sets for an Application Deployment Platform company. Mark is involved in identifying and acquiring top talent and contributing to the company's effort in developing an Application Delivery Platform and Service Mesh.
Previous Experience at Citadel Securities
From 2016 to 2020, Mark Oakey worked at Citadel Securities as a Senior Talent Acquisition specialist focusing on engineering roles. During his four-year tenure in the Greater Chicago Area, Mark was instrumental in recruiting skilled engineers, significantly contributing to the growth and development of the engineering teams at Citadel Securities.
Past Roles in Technical Recruiting
Mark Oakey has extensive experience in technical recruiting, having held various positions over the years. He worked at Raise.com as a Senior Technical Sourcer from 2015 to 2016, at Motorola Mobility as a Senior Global Talent Sourcer from 2013 to 2015, and at Google as an Engineering Recruiter from 2010 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Technical Recruiter at RL Canning Inc. and TEKsystems, holding the latter position for a decade.
Educational Background
Mark Oakey attended Penn State University for his higher education, following his time at Saint Viator High School. His educational experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in technical recruiting, equipping him with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in identifying and acquiring top talent in various technology skill sets.
Expertise in Open-Source Projects
In his role, Mark Oakey works with open-source projects such as Istio, Envoy, Skywalker, and Zipkin. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his commitment to leveraging open-source solutions to build robust Application Delivery Platforms and Service Meshes. His expertise in these areas is crucial in his current focus on building Zero Trust powered environments at Tetrate.