Mark Griggs

Mark Griggs has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Mark started their career as a Web Developer at Protective Life's Asset Protection Division from 2005 to 2010. Mark then worked as a Sound Intern at the Great River Shakespeare Festival in 2010 and as an Assistant Sound Designer/A2/Technician/Board Op at Pioneer Theatre Company from 2009 to 2011. Mark also worked as a Master Electrician/Live Mix Engineer at The Black Rep from 2011 to 2012 and as an A2 - Audio Tech at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in 2012.

In 2012, Mark joined Image Technologies as a Floor/Assistant Manager, responsible for managing a team and overseeing gear orders and logistics. Mark then worked as a Global Transportation Analyst Intern at the LDS Church's Distribution Services Division in 2015, where they provided analyses for large projects.

From 2016 to 2022, Mark worked at Kroger in various roles. Mark started as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst from 2016 to 2018, then became a Lead Data Analyst in the Supply Chain department until 2020. Finally, from 2020 to 2022, they served as a Lead Data Scientist, responsible for managing and leading projects in Kroger Logistics, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

Currently, Mark is working at 84.51° as a Lead Data Engineer. Mark'smain responsibilities include developing and managing data flow pipelines using both on-prem and cloud technologies to ensure data availability for customers via proprietary online platforms. Mark is involved in building CI/CD and data flow pipelines in Azure while transitioning from on-prem technologies.

Mark Griggs completed their education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics (Dual-Major) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a BFA degree in Performing Arts Sound Design from the University of Utah in 2011. During the same period, they also earned a Minor degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah.