About Mark
Hacker, Rubyist, Sys Admin, Wizard
Mark has an extensive past in the information technology world from software engineering to network & system administration and project management. He speaks at a number of events and local tech groups on topics ranging from Unix/Linux to Git and Ruby to Rails.
Me and my daughter.
Current Gig
IT Director for Western Communication Inc. (aka Wescom)
I'm currently focused on developing innovative solutions to the complex problems the newspaper/publishing industry is facing.
From software development to network security, I lead an expert team of IT professionals that manage and develop the complicated systems that keep Wescom running day in and day out.
Get in touch
Phone
+1 (541) 306-3355
Gtalk
mark@amerine.net
IRC
amerine on freenode
I'm not currently looking for any consulting work or a new gig. You can always email me at mark@amerine.net if you think you're working on something interesting, but don't expect a response if you're a recruiter.
Other Projects and Organizations I'm involved with
In addition to my full-time gig at Wescom I'm also the co-founder of a couple of small startups and an active member of the local tech community. You'll usually find me working on interesting new ideas with friends.
Local Tech Groups I'm involved with
- Central Oregon Web Professionals User Group
- Bend Linux/Unix Users Group
- Bend Ruby Hackers
- Central Oregon Information Systems User Group
Companies I'm Involved With
nVariable
Software Consultancy & Product Incubator
I co-founded nVariable Inc. to put an official name on the software consultancy and development practice my parter Josh Sullivan and I were growing. We develop custom applications for ourselves and clients with a current focus on Web and Mobile.
ARTFLINGS
connects art to people like you
If you’re looking for unique pieces for your office, or an ever changing collection at home, Artflings will introduce you to a completely new way to share art.
We're launching Artflings to help local artists get their work showcased throughout their communities in an entirely new way that we believe will turn the art world on its head.
The Past
Each of the companies below are no longer operating, but are listed here for posterity.
- Bendango
- BendLinux Consulting
- Amerine Media Group Inc.
