Mark Baker
About Mark Baker
Mark Baker is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in various programming languages and web technologies. He has held significant roles at companies such as Recharge.com, MessageBird, and RedEye International Ltd, and has a background in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Work at Recharge
Mark Baker has been employed at Recharge.com as a Senior Software Developer since 2021. He works in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he utilizes his extensive programming skills and experience in web technologies to contribute to the company's software development efforts.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Mark Baker held several significant roles in software development. He served as Head of Development at RedEye International Ltd from 2006 to 2011. He also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at MessageBird from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Technical Team Lead at Inviqa from 2011 to 2013 and a Senior Analyst/Programmer at Zetex from 1991 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Mark Baker studied at Durham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts General from 1980 to 1983. He also attended Reading School from 1972 to 1979. His educational background complements his expertise in multiple programming languages, including PHP, Perl, C++, Java, and JavaScript, as well as his proficiency in integrating web technologies with various databases.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Mark Baker possesses skills in integrating web technologies such as Apache and Ajax with databases including Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and Postgres. He has experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, focusing on Rapid Application Development (RAD). His technical capabilities also include mentoring, version and release control, testing, and continuous integration processes.
Background in IT System Architecture
Mark Baker has been involved in technical assessment and evaluation, particularly in IT system architecture across *nix and Windows platforms. His background includes working as a Senior Analyst Programmer at Hoskyns from 1989 to 1990, which further solidified his understanding of system architecture and development practices.