My name is Mark Jackson. I combine a deep passion for innovation with a commitment to creating meaningful impact through technology. With a BA and master’s degree from MIT, I’ve explored the intersections of artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud-native solutions.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with leading technology companies, such as Blue Cross of California, Yahoo!, Symantec, HP, AT&T Labs, Sysdig, Hightail (formerly YouSendIt), Equinix Metal (formerly Packet), and Jasmine Multimedia. My professional journey has also been shaped by my service in the United States Army, where I have contributed to high-stakes operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
| 🏆 Certifications |
- Exam Developer: Certified Backstage Associate Certification – View Certification - Speaker: • cdCon 2020 – View Certification • cdCon 2022 – View Certification • KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2022 – View Certification |
| 🔧 Open Source |
- Contributed to AI, machine learning, and cloud-native development. - Jenkins Governance Board – Details - Kubernetes Org Member – Moderator Co-Lead - Kubernetes Release Manager – Details |
| 🤝 Mentorship |
- Continuous Delivery Foundation Ambassador. - Google Summer of Code Mentor – Details - Kubernetes Mentoring Lead – Details |
| 📢 Public Speaking |
- Featured by CNCF – Read Article - Delivered talks on AI and ML – View Talk - Published technical blogs – Read Blog |
| 🌟 Awards |
- Most Valuable Jenkins Advocate – Details - Kubernetes Contribex Contributor Award – Details |
Beyond professional pursuits, I am a culinary enthusiast. I have contributed my own recipes to the cloud-native community cookbook. Additionally, I enjoy bass fishing, a pastime that brings balance and peace.
