Mark Kovarski

Specify what you want it to build, the AI asks for clarification, and then builds it.

• GPT-Engineer: AI Agent for autonomous software development
• Specify, clarify, and let AI autonomously build using natural language
• Facilitates entire codebase generation with a single prompt
• Empowers non-technical users for rapid prototyping
• GitHub repository boasts 40K+ stars.
• Strong engagement in the open-source community, fostering collaboration and contributions.
• Leading GPT Engineered meetings on a weekly basis.
• Inputs into CodeGen Research and Development (R&D), Roadmap, Community Build-Out and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies including Hackathon Partnerships and others.

Innovative AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management solution, tailored for real estate, finance, and legal sectors, boasts advanced features like ESG-specific clause support, commercial real estate bias detection, and a leading OCR engine, catering to Tier-1 clients and exemplifying comprehensive industry leadership.

Highlights:

• Build and led a team of front/backend as well as AI/ML developers. Rapid MVP launch within weeks.
• Achieved 8x performance boost using parallelism techniques.
• Implements AI-driven ESG scoring.
• Legal focus: contract-to-legislature matching, bias sentiment analysis.
• Streamlined processes with a no-code workflow; ongoing work on LLM multi-lingual capabilities.

85 Advisors, a boutique investment bank in NYC, offers M&A, growth financing, and strategic advisory services to clients in tech, media, telecom, healthcare, energy, and consumer sectors.

Highlights:

• Evaluated tech firms for private equity with a focus on Cloud, SaaS, IoT, and Security sectors.
• Conducted thorough due diligence processes.
• Collaborated closely with founders and CEOs to refine technology and product design.
• Provided insights on competitive analyses and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies.
• Made strategic adjustments to ensure optimal positioning for successful exits.
• Led due diligence for tech firms, facilitating successful investments and M&A.
• Cultivated strong relationships within the B2B SaaS portfolio of Cyber Security, FinTech, DevOps) companies.
• Collaborated with founders on Product-Market Fit (PMF), Go-To-Market (GTM), Product-Led Growth (PLG), and Tech Stack Architecture optimization. Ensured future-proofing against competition.

A Secure and Decentralized Identity & Personal Data Analytics Platform.

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• Led and build a distributed team of developers to build out prototype and MVP for a secure personal identity and data platform. GTM and close collaboration and testing with some Caribbean nations.
• As part of the Prototype work, implemented a DNA-based passport identity for Henley & Partners passport program.
• Collaborated with W3C to create a decentralized digital identity system using Ethereum and DID 1.0.
• Led the UNHCR prototype for decentralized identities.
• Explored DNA and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) for identity verification.
• Collaborated with University of Toronto and ZKP inventor Dr. Rackoff on prototype.
• MIT Solve award.
• Henley & Partner Award for notable contributions.
• Successfully championed Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) v1.0, now an official Web standard.

With over $51 billion in revenue and over $100 billion in asset, Cisco Systems, headquartered in San Jose, California, specializing in networking solutions, IoT, security, videoconferencing, and energy management. With over $51 billion in revenue and a workforce of nearly 83,300 employees it is one of the largest technology companies.

• Served as North American Technology Lead for Financial Services Markets at Cisco.
• Spearheaded the expansion of Cisco's Financial Services presence through responsive product launches.
• Specialized in driving software and product expansion, addressing market and industry pain points.
• Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration for strategic Go-To-Market (GTM) and M&A activities.
• Established expertise in strategic market expansion, product engineering, and end-to-end product development.
• Made significant contributions to M&A due diligence and decision-making processes.
• Drove a new Cisco Consulting unit to $60MM ARR in just 24 months.
• Created a $1B SaaS opportunities for Cisco in product sales and services.
• Developed a Heavy Assets Platform prototype, integrating analytics for smarter management of Construction Equipment through IoT.
• Launched a B2B SaaS platform for workflow digitization. First rollout streamlined IT workflows in Financial Services.
  

BMO, a global financial services provider, offers personal and business clients a wide range of services, including personal and commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and capital markets.

Led global teams for mobile/web solutions across Finance, supporting 30,000+ users and 12M customers. Ensured quality, security, and stability, adopting agile development, achieving perfect customer scores, driving innovation, and delivering successful projects. Led complex replatforming of Wealth Management platforms supporting over 2,000 Investment Advisors. Supported all Retail Banking initiatives.

Highlights:

• Led crucial data center migrations and introduced cloud technology, to the bank, enhancing productivity and reducing costs.
• Prioritized talent, achieving perfect customer scores, and drove automation initiatives.
• Managed software and infrastructure deployment, earning top leadership scores at the bank.
• Developed the Bank's IT leadership program.

Rogers Communications provides telecom and media services: wireless, high-speed internet, cable TV, media content, home phone, smart home, and enterprise solutions.

Led multi-year OSS/BSS modernization for Rogers Wireless, streamlined ops, enhanced tech, managed apps, optimized infrastructure, and ensured security. Led team, collaborated, managed vendors for 10MM+ subscribers and $9B+ business."

Highlights:

• Headed IT Infrastructure and application support for various business unit including all of 10MM+ Wireless customers.
• Achieved a significant 35% drop in incidents.
• Led a 60% increase in project volume.
• Successfully reduced critical system service outages by 70%.

AT&T WorldNet, an AT&T-owned ISP, is part of the multinational telecommunications company AT&T, offering diverse services like mobile, internet, and TV worldwide.

Led 7x24x365 3rd Level IT Operation supporting all of Worldnet Applications, Security, Firewalls and Infrastructure. Lead a team of 25 support staff consisting of Security, Firewalls, Databases, Networking, Middleware and custom applications.

Highlights:

• IT Automation, focusing on security, project execution and implementation and support.
• 30% increase in efficiency through Automation, a 25% reduction in costs, and ensured compliance, no major security incidents.