Mark Lynd
Education:
Wharton Executive Education
Corporate Governance : Maximize Your Effectiveness in the Boardroom!
The Wharton School
2022
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Management Information Systems
The University of Tulsa
1992
Experience:
July 2019 - June 2023 - Head of Digital Business
Member of the Leadership Team and Head of Digital Business at Netsync concentrating on C-level interactions focused on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Center, IoT and Digital Transformation.
Netsync Network Solutions (Netsync),is a HUB certified, minority owned, Value-Added Reseller, who holds a variety of manufacturer and industry certifications while specializing in the areas of Networking, Servers, Storage, Wireless Devices, Network Security, Physical Security, Enterprise Computing, Datacenter, Collaboration, A/V, Optical/WAN and other IT-related disciplines. Netsync uses a true business consultative approach to first determine client's requirements and then match specific business solutions to meet the needs of clients and their businesses.
Netsync's primary objective with all clients it to protect the client's current investment while helping them achieve expected growth.
2019 : Present
NETSYNC
Head of Executive Advisory & Corporate Strategy - CISSP, ISSAP & ISSMP
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector. The InfraGard program provides a vehicle for seamless public-private collaboration with government that expedites the timely exchange of information and promotes mutual learning opportunities relevant to the protection of Critical Infrastructure.
2019 :
InfraGard
North Texas Members Alliance - Member
Providing C-level (CIO, CTO, CISO) consulting with real-world enterprise experience in Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Oracle & Big Data.
- Numerous speaking/influencing engagements each year for companies like IBM, Intel, UTDallas, IBM Watson, Think 2018, ThreatMetrix, IDEAS, BDO and many others
- Fractional EVP Technology for Healthcare company - GTM Strategy and security for Health SaaS app.
- GTM, Strategy, Sales, AI, Fundraising and Operations advising for several companies under NDA.
- Fractional CxO for payments company assisting with cybersecurity, operations and management.
- Rainmaking with CxOs and executives at over 62+ large Dallas Ft. Worth area organizations.
- Authored e-book on enterprise security called : 15 Enterprise Security Myths Exposed.
- Worked with nation-wide SaaS security firm to land new customers in North Texas.
- Presented to CHIME group of 21 Healthcare CIOs regarding service availability and HIPAA.
- Recognized as top global influencer & practitioner for Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, Big Data and AI.
2013 :
Relevant Track
Public Speaker & Executive Technology, Sales, CyberSecurity Consulting
Provide influence activities for IBM Watson Studio as a partner (not a employee of IBM).
2018 : 2019
IBM
IBM Watson Studio Council - Partner/Influencer - Not an IBM Employee
Advisor and influencer for IBM Watson Data (Not a IBM Employee)
2017 : 2018
IBM
IBM Watson Data Council - Advisor/Influencer
Company: NETSYNC
Years of Experience: 24
Mark Lynd is an accomplished executive and 4x CIO & CISO for global companies with over 25 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and AI. He is the Head of Executive Advisory & Corporate Strategy at Netsync, a global technology reseller, and part of the executive leadership team.
Mark is a sought-after thought leader and speaker, frequently presenting on topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, STEM, and veteran affairs for organizations like Oracle, IBM Watson, Cisco, HP, Dell, AT&T, Intel, and other leading organizations.
He has also served on several academic and technology boards.
Mark's achievements include:
• His book “Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens” was the #1 Release in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction
on Cyberbullying
• Ranked in #1 Globally for Security by Thinkers360 in 2022
• Named One of the Top Global Cybersecurity Speakers by Onalytica
• Ranked #5 Global Thought Leader for AI by Thinkers360 in 2022 & 2023
• One of the Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders & Influencers You Should Work With In 2023 (N. America)
• One of Awards Magazine’s Top 100 Thought Leaders on Technology to Follow in 2022
• Named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist For 2000 - Southwest Region
• Presented the Doak Walker Award on ESPN’s CFB Awards Show to a national television audience
• Authored of eBook titled: “9 Valuable Things Leaders Should Know About Cyber Insurance
• Featured in “Cyber Minds” Book, “Can AI Be Trusted to Run Cybersecurity” Published by Packt
• Developed an Expert System, his first AI application using Prolog, while in college. Sold it to a global
tech firm
• Led the team that developed genetic algorithms used in a commercial Asset and monitoring product
• He led technology and sales teams that have architected, sold, and delivered $100s of millions of
dollars in IT services, artificial intelligence, & security solutions
• Designed and managed enterprise-wide secure network and shared services for 1,700 restaurants
and 50K employees, maintaining 99.9% availability
• Performed technology and operations due diligence for Lone Star Funds’ $660MM Acquisition of BI-
LO from the Dutch company Ahold, which became a merger of BI-LO and Bruno’s
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and attended The Wharton School. Mark is a proud military veteran who served honorably in the US Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion & 82nd Airborne.
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