Mark Graham

Mark Graham is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the technology and digital media industry.

Currently serving as the Director of the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive, Mark has a rich background in senior leadership roles with notable companies in the field.

Prior to his current role, Mark held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager at Stringwire, an NBCUniversal News Group company, where he oversaw the operations of their San Francisco office.

Mark's career also includes managing iVillage-West, the SF-based product and software development branch of iVillage, contributing significantly to the company's growth and innovation.

During his tenure as Vice President and later Senior Vice President at iVillage, Mark excelled as the General Manager of two profitable business units - Astrology.com and GardenWeb. His strategic leadership drove the development of new web and mobile products, innovative delivery methods, impactful marketing campaigns, and a diverse set of revenue streams.

Mark is not only a seasoned corporate leader but also a successful entrepreneur. He co-founded Rojo Networks in 2003, an early RSS aggregation and personal news service, which was eventually acquired by Six Apart. This entrepreneurial spirit showcases his ability to identify market opportunities and drive successful ventures.

Mark's career spans back to his pioneering days in the internet industry in the early '90s when he played a pivotal role in building AOL's initial interface to internet-based services.

His deep-rooted passion for computer-mediated communications dates back to his early days as a member of the Air Force Data Services Center technical staff stationed at the Pentagon in the '80s.

Apart from his impressive professional journey, Mark also serves as a senior technical advisor to ISKME.org, an education non-profit, contributing to the development of the world's largest OER public library and authoring platform.

Mark's educational background includes studies at Father Michael Goetz S.S, a BA in Sociology/Anthropology from Carleton University, and additional studies at Sheridan College.

His diverse organizational affiliations have seen him take up key roles ranging from Director and Senior Vice President positions to co-founder and advisor roles in various technology, media, and non-profit organizations.