Mark Borte

Mark Borte has extensive work experience in the telecommunications field. Mark started their career as a Communications Specialist in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1988 to 1992. Following their military service, Borte worked at Telergy, where they served as a Transmission Engineering Manager from 1996 to 2002. In this role, they led a team in designing, constructing, and operating a statewide fiber optic network.

In 2002, Borte joined WorldNet Communications as the Director of Operations. There, they established a Professional Services Division and provided operational and technical support to enterprise and service provider clients. Mark also offered consultation services, including business case development and project management.

From 2003 to 2005, Borte worked as the Director of Professional Services at The United Companies. During their tenure, they created a profitable Professional Services Division and managed large projects, including the construction and operation of a regional fiber optic network.

Borte then joined the Development Authority of the North Country in 2005, where they served as the Chief Technology Officer. In this role, they oversaw the operations of a regional telecommunications network, working to bridge the digital divide in Northern New York.

In 2009, Borte became an Adjunct Professor of Telecommunications at Onondaga Community College, providing instruction to Verizon employees in the Next Step T.T.A program. Mark later joined Syracuse University iSchool in 2014 as a Senior Adjunct Professor.

Throughout their career, Borte has demonstrated expertise in telecommunications, network operations, project management, and instructional leadership.

Mark Borte has a strong education background in the field of telecommunications and information systems. Mark completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Telecommunications from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, where they attended from 1992 to 1996. Later, they pursued further education at Syracuse University, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Telecommunications and Network Management from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, during the same period, they also obtained a Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in Information Systems and Telecommunications Management from Syracuse University.

In addition to their formal education, Mark has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and expertise. Mark received the ITIL Foundation Certificate v3 from ITIL Certified in April 2012. Mark also completed the CIO Bootcamp program at the Information Technology Leadership Academy in June 2009. Furthermore, Mark holds certifications in various platforms from the United States Marine Corps for Field Radio, and they have received technical certifications in, OAM&P DTN (DWDM) from Infinera, OAM&P FT-2000/DDM2000 (SONET) from Alcatel-Lucent, OAM&P HAI500 (MPEG-2 Video) from Haivision, and OAM&P OM6500/OM3500 (MSPP) from Ciena. Although the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided, Mark has demonstrated a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Aside from telecommunications and network management qualifications, Mark has demonstrated an interest in project management through their affiliation with the Project Management Institute. It is unclear whether they have obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, as specific details regarding the month and year of this certification are not provided.