Mark Albright
About Mark Albright
Mark Albright is a Manager of Web Hosting at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in IT, specializing in cloud solutions and infrastructure design, and leads a team focused on cloud-based operations.
Current Role at Transamerica
Mark Albright serves as the Manager of Web Hosting at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a diverse team of technicians based in both the United States and the Netherlands. His focus is on transforming operations into cloud-based solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in IT roles. Albright's leadership is instrumental in optimizing web hosting services and ensuring operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Transamerica
Mark Albright has a significant history with Transamerica, where he worked in various capacities over a span of 17 years. He began as a Senior Network Analyst from 1996 to 1999, followed by a role as Lead Internet Analyst from 1999 to 2014. He then served as Supervisor of Internet Operations from 2014 to 2016. His progressive responsibilities reflect his expertise in internet operations and network analysis.
Background in IT and Cloud Solutions
With over 20 years of experience in IT, Mark Albright specializes in cloud brokering and cloud solution design. His expertise includes the development, implementation, optimization, and operation of complex IT solutions. He is proficient in using platforms such as AWS, Azure, Websphere, JBoss, and Tomcat, which are essential for web hosting and application management.
Education and Qualifications
Mark Albright pursued his education at Kirkwood Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 1990 to 1992. He also studied Biology at Mount Mercy College for one year from 1992 to 1993. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical skills and understanding of complex systems.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Mark Albright possesses a strong skill set in troubleshooting, load balancing, and ensuring high system availability. He is experienced in managing vendor relationships and has a focus on data privacy and business continuity planning/disaster recovery (BCP/DR). Additionally, he is skilled in load testing using LoadRunner and quality management with ALM/Quality Center.