Mark Pacheco

Mark Pacheco is an experienced Information Technology professional currently serving as Information Technology Manager at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc., a position held since September 2024. Prior to this role, Mark was Senior Information Technology Manager at Blue Origin from July 2022 to September 2024, where responsibilities included developing and executing IT and Cyber Security strategies for the Honeybee Robotics business unit and mentoring the IT team. Mark's earlier experience includes Senior Manager of IT and Facilities at The Colorado Health Foundation, overseeing IT and Facilities operations with a substantial budget. Mark's tenure at Lafarge spanned from October 1997 to May 2015, during which a variety of managerial and analytical roles were held, including IT Manager, Applications & Infrastructure, and Business Analyst. Mark holds an Associate degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix, awarded between 2007 and 2009.