Mark Sikora
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Strategic and hands-on Solutions Engineer with 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data engineering, and backend development. Proven track record leading agile teams, designing scalable data systems, and mentoring engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. Expert in AWS ecosystems, API design, and cross-platform integrations that power enterprise decision-making and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Engineer – Data
Liberty Mutual Insurance
12.2021 - Current
- Designed and led implementation of scalable data architectures using AWS Glue, Lambda, S3, and Redshift for enterprise-wide analytics.
- Acted as a technical leader within the data engineering team, mentoring junior engineers and championing best practices across teams.
- Spearheaded integration of third-party data services and internal systems, ensuring data consistency and traceability.
- Partnered with business analysts and product owners to align data strategy with organizational goals.
Software Engineer III
McDonald’s Corporation
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed RESTful backend APIs in Spring Boot to power mobile applications with real-time nutrition and menu information.
- Participated migration of Spring Boot microservices from Apigee to AWS API Gateway, reducing API management costs by 30%.
Solutions Engineer / Software Developer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Served as the technical lead for a cross-functional agile team developing customer data pipelines.
- Mentored engineers on cloud-native design principles and contributed to resolving critical production issues.
- Facilitated technical reviews and architecture decisions, acting as a key liaison between engineering and executive leadership.
- Designed and implemented 5 major scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
SATCOM Operations NCOAccountable for the Maintenan
US Army / Army National Guard
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Led a communications team responsible for deploying and maintaining secure satellite systems during field missions.
- Accountable for the maintenance, security, and operational readiness of over $500,000 in sensitive military communications equipment, ensuring 100% mission availability and zero loss incidents.
- Authored detailed and objective performance evaluations for subordinate soldiers, supporting career development, promotion readiness, and leadership accountability in alignment with Army standards.
Education
Master of Information Technology - Computer Software Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN01.2015
Skills
- Cloud & Data Technologies: AWS (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift), ETL, Big Data
- Programming & Frameworks: Java, Python, NodeJS, Spring Boot, Spark
- DevOps & Tools: Git, CI/CD, RESTful APIs
- Systems Integration: Salesforce, Third-party APIs, Legacy Systems
- Methodologies & Leadership: Agile Development, Technical Leadership, Mentoring
Websites
Leadership Affiliations
- Finance Advisory Board Member, St. Monica Catholic Church
- Member, Indiana State University Computer Science Advisory Board
Certifications Awards
- Tech Excellence / 2nd Place / People Choice Award – Ignite Hackathon
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Solutions Engineer – Data
Liberty Mutual Insurance
12.2021 - Current
Software Engineer III
McDonald’s Corporation
06.2021 - 12.2021
Solutions Engineer / Software Developer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
06.2015 - 06.2021
SATCOM Operations NCOAccountable for the Maintenan
US Army / Army National Guard
01.2009 - 12.2016
Master of Information Technology - Computer Software Engineering
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
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