Mark Bishop

Mark Bishop is a highly experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer currently at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. and a Franchise Owner of Smoothie King, where efforts focus on reintroducing the brand to Massachusetts. With prior roles including Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Assurance Technology Corporation and Senior Embedded Software Engineer at iRobot, Mark has a proven track record in resolving complex issues on platforms like FreeRTOS and Qualcomm chipsets. Additional experience includes positions at TRAK Microwave Corporation, Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, Cooper Industries Ltd., and Honeywell, where Mark has contributed to firmware, software design, and management. Mark holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.