Mark Strand

Mark Strand is an experienced telecommunications and network engineering professional, currently serving as the Telecommunications Architecture & Engineering Manager at the University of Washington since August 2011, where responsibilities include strategic oversight of the university's telecommunications and DWDM optical data network systems. Previous roles include Unified Communications Engineer and Chief Information Officer at First Federal, Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering Manager at Premera Blue Cross, and Network Communications Services Manager at Pacific Northwest Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Mark's extensive education includes certifications in various Avaya systems and ITIL Foundation, as well as training in firewall installation and administration.