Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Mark Kondrak has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the field of information technology. Mark is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) at the University of Alaska, where they played a crucial role in improving cybersecurity and developing IT strategies. Before that, they were the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Hamline University, where they led a successful digital transformation and implemented a cloud-first strategy. Mark also worked as an IT Director at the University of Minnesota, where they contributed to educational reforms and implemented innovative technologies. Mark started their career as an IT Consultant, operating their own consulting firm and providing services to various clients. Additionally, they held the position of Senior Systems Engineer at United States Department of Defense Contractors, managing large-scale projects and developing software.
Mark Kondrak has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Mark also holds a Master's Degree in Software Engineering from the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, Mark obtained a certification in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law from Mitchell | Hamline School of Law in December 2016.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
MISSION: Provide safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective oil pipeline transportation from the North Slope of Alaska. VISION: Alaska’s pipeline to the future: Safely delivering oil today – sustaining operations for tomorrow. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company formed in 1970 to design, build, maintain and operate the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. The pipeline today is recognized as a landmark engineering feat and remains essential to Alaska’s economy and central to the state’s industry. Focused on safe and flawless operations and sustainability, Alyeska today is working to respond to the challenges posed by declining throughput. Throughput peaked at 2.1 million barrels a day in 1988. It has only steadily decreased since. In 2011, Alyeska on average moved about 600,000 barrels per day. With the lower flow levels, the crude oil takes longer to reach the Valdez Terminal – about 2 weeks, on average – and the oil is colder on arrival. The slower, colder oil has more potential for water and wax to settle and drop out, and as throughput declines further, the potential for ice to form during shutdown or flowing conditions increases. Alyeska released results of its low flow study in 2011 and is currently making and researching modifications to respond to lower throughputs. Alyeska is an Alaskan company. Its 800 employees are proud of the pipeline’s history – one enriched by teamwork, innovation and a commitment to safety, reliability, and the integrity of TAPS. The company values its strong ties to Alaskans and to its communities, with a comprehensive philanthropy program and its unique Alaska Native Program, dedicated to creating professional growth opportunities for Alaska Natives. For information on jobs at Alyeska, visit the Employment page.