Mark Teagarden

Mark Teagarden is a seasoned database administrator with extensive experience in high-availability and high-security SQL Server environments. Currently serving as a Senior Database Administrator at Q2 since May 2019, Mark has previously held senior roles at Whole Foods Market and Deloitte, where responsibilities included the design, configuration, and administration of complex database systems and ensuring compliance with federal audit and security standards. Additional experience includes technical leadership at IE Discovery, Inc., and a background in research with a Ph.D. in Neural Science from Indiana University Bloomington, alongside a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Mark is recognized for significant contributions to the optimization of database systems and has a strong focus on delivering high-quality results within stringent timelines.