Mark Richman has extensive experience as an Information Technology consultant and software architect/developer. He specializes in large-scale distributed web applications. Mark has demonstrated his technical and leadership expertise through engagements with both Fortune 500 corporations and small start-up firms. He assists organizations that struggle with the cost and complexity of managing IT infrastructure and applications, providing guidance on Cloud Computing strategies that reduce time-to-market, reduce costs, and increase profits. Mark frequently mentors IT leadership in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) concepts and techniques. He is an avid writer and speaker, and is the author of several publications. Mark holds a BS in Computer Science and an MBA with a specialization in Technology Management.

Mark has a personal interest in emerging technologies and platforms such as Ruby on Rails and Cloud Computing. As a consultant, Mark provides technical leadership throughout the life cycle of a project including direction on systems architecture, code reuse, development processes, and the economics of software engineering. Key consulting responsibilities include guiding the architecture, user interface, and technology integration of projects; interfacing with client’s technology and management teams; and gathering information on enterprise-wide trends. Mark has held key roles in the web hosting industry, spanning development, project management, product management, and marketing.