Mark Blakey, MBA, Cba, Cspo
About Mark Blakey, MBA, Cba, Cspo
Mark Blakey is an experienced Enterprise Business Architect currently employed at US Foods, where he has worked since 2017. He holds an MBA and has a background in Information Systems, with previous roles at companies such as Zurich North America and Nokia.
Work at US Foods
Mark Blakey has been serving as an Enterprise Business Architect at US Foods since 2021. In this role, he focuses on aligning business strategies with technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this position, he worked as a Business Architect at US Foods starting in 2017. His tenure at the company spans a total of seven years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving business processes and systems.
Professional Experience
Before joining US Foods, Mark Blakey worked at Zurich North America as a Lead Business Architect/Analyst from 2013 to 2016. His responsibilities included analyzing business needs and designing solutions to meet those needs. He also held positions at TTX Company as a Business Analyst and at Nokia as a BPM Analyst - Sr. Systems Engineer. His experience includes a role as a Business Systems Analyst at Lincoln Financial Group and consulting as a Lead Business Architect at Optum Global Solutions International B.V.
Education and Expertise
Mark Blakey earned his MBA with a concentration in Information Systems from Roosevelt University, completing his studies between 2008 and 2010. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management and Computer Science from Western Illinois University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and technology, which he applies in his current role as an Enterprise Business Architect.
Background
Mark Blakey began his career at Allstate, where he worked in various roles including Business Analyst and Organizational Development/Business Analyst from 2005 to 2008. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in business analysis and architecture. He has worked in multiple industries, including finance, telecommunications, and food service, which has broadened his understanding of business processes and systems.