Mark A. Garland is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in software engineering, consulting, and architecture. Currently serving as Principal Consultant at Pinnacle Solutions Group since February 2023, Garland specializes in Business Intelligence and custom IT solutions for the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton regions. Previous roles include Lead Developer at OneStudyTeam, where enhancements were made to a patient recruitment platform API, and Lead Software Engineer at Guaranteed Rate, where a new loan platform was developed using AWS services. Garland has also held positions at companies such as Sallie Mae, where a web component for loan origination was created, and Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, focusing on AWS applications. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Purdue University and National Technological University, respectively, Garland has demonstrated a commitment to leveraging technology for business improvement across various sectors.