Mark Thorogood

Mark Thorogood has extensive work experience in various roles related to data operations, software engineering, and application services. Mark currently holds the position of Director of Data Operations & Software Engineering at Perkins Coie LLP since September 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Application Services at Perkins Coie LLP from an unknown start date in 2010 until September 2021. Before joining Perkins Coie LLP, they worked at McDermott Will & Emery as a Manager of Application Services from an unknown start date in 1999 until 2010. Additionally, Mark Thorogood has a background in the US Army, where they held multiple positions such as Director of Legal Automation Army-Wide Systems, Chief of Information Management at the U.S. Army Litigation Center, Legal Administrator, and Legal Clerk.

Mark Thorogood's education history is as follows:

- Mark obtained a Certificate in Business Intelligence: Building the Data Warehouse from the University of Washington in 2017-2018.

- In 2016-2017, they earned a Certificate in iOS (iPhone/Mac) Application Development from the University of Washington.

- Mark completed a course in Business Intelligence: Techniques for Decision Making, specializing in Data Science at the University of Washington in 2015-2016.

- In 2015, they obtained a Lean Six Sigma Certificate from Villanova University, focusing on Process Improvement.

- In 2014, they received a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from Villanova University, specializing in Quality Assurance and Control.

- Mark studied Android Mobile Application Development at the University of Washington from 2012-2013.

- From 2003-2010, they pursued Information Systems and Knowledge Management at Nova Southeastern University.

- In 1997-1999, they attended Florida Institute of Technology, majoring in Systems Management.

- Mark studied Operations Management at Coker University from 1990-1993.

- In 1991-1992, they obtained a Paralegal Certificate from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School in Charlottesville, VA.

- Mark pursued General Studies at Central Texas College from 1987-1989.

Mark Thorogood has also obtained various certifications:

- Mark is certified in Mathematics for Machine Learning Specialization by Imperial College London (2023).

- Mark holds certifications in Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals and Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals from Microsoft (2023) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft (2022).

- Mark completed the course DAT207x: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI from edX in 2019.

- Mark holds sailing certifications, including NauticEd Bareboat Sailing Charter Master Level IV Certification; RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Skipper from NauticEd - The World's Most Advanced Sailing Education and Sailing Certification (2016) and American Sailing Association 104 (Bareboat Cruising), 105 (Coastal Navigation), and 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising) Certified; ASA 118 Docking Endorsement from the American Sailing Association (2012).

- Mark is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (2008).

- Mark also holds the Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate certification from Microsoft (2022).