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Mark Grover

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Senior Technical Program Manager at IBM who launched Watson certifications for 119,000+ learners and builds AI tools for learning.

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At IBM, I ran technical programs across learning platforms, UX, and enterprise infrastructure. I launched Watson certification programs that reached 119,000+ learners across 12 courses, and I care about whether a program is adopted—not just shipped.

I rescued the UX workstream of an enterprise Adobe LXP transformation by replacing concept-only boards with interactive Figma prototypes and delivering production-ready designs to engineering within 30 days. I also led a redesign of 35+ ibm.com/training pages for IBM’s annual technology conference.

On IBM’s client lab cloud, I identified and automated a replacement for redundant router VMs, eliminating 700+. I also used search data to guide a redesign that reduced dead-end searches by 26% and increased click-through rate by 7.5 percentage points.

I build AI tools independently, including a RAG course search embedded in Moodle and a Claude-powered job scanner. Before IBM, I owned and operated Alpha & Omega Computers, and I taught IT and networking at Cape Fear Community College.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IBM logoIB

Senior Technical Program Manager

Jul 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Rescued stalled UX workstream of an enterprise Adobe LXP transformation, delivering production-ready designs within 30 days. Led redesign of 35+ ibm.com/training pages, improved search experience reducing dead-end searches by 26% and increasing click-through rate by 7.5 percentage points.

IBM logoIB

Digital Infrastructure Program Lead

Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Eliminated 700+ redundant router VMs by automating deployment with Terraform and NSX-T. Led datacenter design for IBM/Kyndryl separation, coordinating with vendors and planning infrastructure layout.

IBM logoIB

Digital Platform & AI Enablement Lead

Jul 2014 - Sep 2021 (7 years 2 months)

Implemented IBM Watson Group's first LMS using Moodle, replacing in-person training with self-service courses. Launched two certification programs on Coursera reaching 119,000+ learners and built analytics to improve learner behavior.

Cape Fear Community College logoCC

Computer Information Technologies Instructor

Cape Fear Community College

Jan 2012 - Jul 2014 (2 years 6 months)

Delivered adult IT education and workforce training, taught IT and networking, coached Cisco NetRiders team, and co-organized Cybersecurity Awareness Day.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington logoUW

Computer Analyst

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)

Engineered enterprise-wide infrastructure automation framework, replacing manual imaging with automated MDT/SCCM system for 7,000+ campus computers. Received Employee of the Year award.

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Owner/Operator

Alpha & Omega Computers

Sep 1995 - Jan 2008 (12 years 4 months)

Managed full P&L operations for a regional IT sales & service business, handling budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, payroll, and vendor management. Scaled annual revenue from ~$40K to $100K+.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Project Management Institute logoPI

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

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Quality Gurus Inc.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification from Quality Gurus Inc.

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (AB-731), AI Transformation

Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (AB-731) certification from Microsoft.

Scrum Alliance logoSA

Scrum Alliance

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Agile/Scrum

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certifications from Scrum Alliance.

CompTIA logoCO

CompTIA

Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), Technical Training

Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification from CompTIA.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington logoUW

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Master of Science, Computer Science and Information Systems

Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, completed in 2015.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington logoUW

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor of Science, Information Systems

Grade: Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2008.

ISC2 logoIS

ISC2

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cybersecurity

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification from ISC2.

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