Mark Bradford
About Mark Bradford
Mark Bradford is the Manager of DevOps and Software QA at Hillman Solutions, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in engineering physics and atmospheric sciences, with extensive experience in systems administration and software engineering.
Work at Hillman Solutions
Mark Bradford has been serving as the Manager of DevOps and Software QA at Hillman Solutions since 2023. In this role, he oversees the development and operational processes, ensuring quality assurance in software deployment. His position is based in Boulder, Colorado, where he applies his extensive experience in systems administration and software engineering to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Mark Bradford holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics and a Master of Science in Astrophysical, Planetary, and Atmospheric Sciences, both from the University of Colorado Boulder. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise, which includes proficiency in Google G Suite, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Perl, Python, and various operating systems such as Linux and Unix.
Background in Atmospheric Research
Prior to his current role, Mark Bradford worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for several years. He held various positions, including Acting Manager of the Enterprise Services Section and Group Head of Collaborative Technologies and Metadata. His tenure at NCAR spanned from 2010 to 2017 and from 2005 to 2010, respectively, where he contributed to significant projects in atmospheric research.
Professional Experience in Systems Administration
Mark Bradford began his career as a Systems Administrator at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research from 1996 to 2005. This nine-year experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in systems administration and software engineering, where he developed a strong background in security and networking, with a recent focus on web and database technologies.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Mark participated in NCAR's Leadership Academy, which influenced his passion for learning and teaching. He has extensive experience working with diverse teams on scientific field projects globally, showcasing his ability to collaborate effectively in various environments and contribute to team success.