Mark Settle

Mark Settle is a highly accomplished IT executive and author, well-known for his contributions to the information technology industry. He has a PhD from Brown University and a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, making him a notable figure in the field of IT management. Settle has served as the Chief Information Officer for several big-name companies, including Okta, IHS, BMC Software, Corporate Express, Arrow Electronics, and Oxy. He has also held the position of Executive Vice President - Systems and Processing at Visa.

In addition to traditional corporate roles, Settle has authored two books: "Truth from the Trenches: A Practical Guide to the Art of IT Management" and "Truth from the Valley: A Practical Primer on IT Management for the Next Decade". He is a thought-leader in the IT management field and his practical approach to the subject has made him popular among both students and professionals.