About Mark
Mark Salisbury's education and experience as a computer scientist, director and professor at a research university, CEO of a high-tech start up company, and dean of a college at a university has made him an expert on how to work and lead in the innovation economy.
Experience
Computer Scientist at the Boeing Company -- 11 years
Led R&D Efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Oversaw Research at Universities
Developed Software for Computer-Based Training (777)
Director and Professor at the University of New Mexico -- 17 years
Published Extensively on AI and Knowledge Management
Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Founder of New College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences
CEO of Vitel, Inc., a knowledge management solution provider for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the national laboratories – 6 years
Employed 22 Full Time Engineers and Technical Specialists
Lead Technical Work and Managed Budget
Nominated for Small Business of the Year by Los Alamos National Laboratory
Dean, College of Education, Leadership and Counseling, University of St. Thomas – 2 years
Developed Strategic Plan for the College
Developed Integrated Planning/Budget Process
Created Online Learning Professional Development for Faculty
Expanded Programs and Increased Enrollment
Organized First TEDx Event at St. Thomas
Professor, Computer Science, Organizational Development & Change, University of St. Thomas -- Current
Education
MAT – Economics, Western Oregon University
MS – Computer and Information Science (Major Emphasis: Artificial Intelligence), University of Oregon
PhD – Computers and Education, University of Oregon