Mark Friesen

Mark Friesen has over 25 years of experience in the high tech industry, serving as the cofounder and CEO of SGL Network, a fintech company. He has a track record of transforming industries, notably with Banfield Pet Hospitals and a General Motors joint venture in Brazil.

Friesen has expertise in various programming languages including C++, C#, Java, Scala, Python, Javascript, and more, and has worked with both SQL and noSQL databases as well as Neo4J.

His educational background includes studying Physics and Philosophy at Bethel College-North Newton. Throughout his career, he has held roles such as Director of Technical Innovation, Consultant, Senior Software Engineer, CEO, and Project Manager in various prominent organizations.

Friesen's diverse experience includes positions at companies like Cambia Health Solutions, RBA International, US Bank, Webridge, Intel Corporation, Emery Worldwide, and more. He has also worked in roles ranging from Software Developer to Director of Software Development.