Mark Lam is a senior technologist currently employed at the US Government Accountability Office, with prior experience as an adjunct instructor at New York University and a software consultant at markofthelam.com. Mark has a strong background in software development, UI design, and data visualization, having held positions at Capitol AI, Vector Space Biosciences, and the United Nations. Additionally, Mark contributed content to Codecademy and led workshops at the Hackers On Planet Earth conference. Mark holds a Master's degree in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University, alongside multiple degrees and certificates from the University of California, Berkeley, and College of the Canyons. Areas of focus include computer networking, web development, and systems programming.