Marco Casillas

Marco Casillas has a long and varied work history. In 2021, they were the Director of Implementation at Network Perception, where they led a team in achieving cyber resiliency by delivering an intuitive understanding and insight into their networks and access policies. From 2012 to 2022, they worked at IRI, first as Senior Director of Production Operations, then as Director of Strategic Implementations, Director of Production Operations, and Director of U.S. Retail Implementation Services. In 2014, they founded TicketLingo, LTD, an online ticket selling platform that partnered with nightlife promoters in the New Orleans area. From 2007 to 2012, they worked at ZOOM Media as National Digital Network Manager, and from 2007 to 2004 they were Technology Coordinator at Providence Englewood Charter School. In 2004, they worked as a Bartender and Doorman at Kam's, and also served as IT Manager for a small office network. Finally, from 2001 to 2004, they were IT Manager at The Bazaar, Inc.

Marco Casillas has an extensive educational background. Marco attended Fenwick High School from 1999 to 2003, followed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2003 to 2006, where they studied Mathematics and Computer Science. Marco then went on to the University of Illinois Springfield, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 2018. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they are expected to complete in 2022. Additionally, they have obtained a number of certifications from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Coursera.