Mark Gifford

Mark Gifford has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Mark started their career as an intern at Sun Microsystems and later worked as a Database Researcher and Administrator for ZOO Digital Publishing. Mark then became a self-employed IT Consultant, specializing in designing and maintaining databases and creating database-driven websites. After that, Mark worked as an IT Manager at International Arts & Artists, where they managed technology infrastructure and developed Drupal websites for clients. Mark then joined New Target as a Senior Web Engineer, where they created a Drupal 7 distribution for a federal client and performed ongoing maintenance for numerous Drupal sites. Currently, Mark is employed by Acquia, where they have held roles as a Technical Account Manager, Senior Technical Account Manager, and Principal Technical Account Manager. In these positions, they provide strategic guidance and technical thought leadership to Acquia's largest clients, focusing on Drupal and associated cloud technologies.

Mark Gifford obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computing (Networks & Communications) from Sheffield Hallam University between 2000 and 2004. Mark also holds additional certifications from Acquia, including the Acquia Certified Developer in 2014, Acquia Certified Drupal 8 Developer, and Acquia Cloud Pro.