Hi, I'm Mark Nischalke, a Microsoft-certified Solution Architect and Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience building enterprise-grade applications. I specialize in .NET, Azure, and DevOps, with a passion for leading teams and modernizing legacy systems to deliver scalable and efficient solutions. I enjoy collaborating across teams and driving cloud migration projects, especially utilizing Azure microservices. I'm also keen on implementing AI-driven solutions and establishing best practices in DevOps to improve code quality and stability.

Mark Nischalke801

Hi, I'm Mark Nischalke, a Microsoft-certified Solution Architect and Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience building enterprise-grade applications. I specialize in .NET, Azure, and DevOps, with a passion for leading teams and modernizing legacy systems to deliver scalable and efficient solutions. I enjoy collaborating across teams and driving cloud migration projects, especially utilizing Azure microservices. I'm also keen on implementing AI-driven solutions and establishing best practices in DevOps to improve code quality and stability.

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Hi, I’m Mark Nischalke, a Microsoft-certified Solution Architect and Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience building enterprise-grade applications. I specialize in .NET, Azure, and DevOps, with a passion for leading teams and modernizing legacy systems to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

I enjoy collaborating across teams and driving cloud migration projects, especially utilizing Azure microservices. I’m also keen on implementing AI-driven solutions and establishing best practices in DevOps to improve code quality and stability.

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Language

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Work Experience

Owner / Solution Architect / Lead at MANSoftDev (Independent Consulting)
April 1, 2021 - Present
Implemented Azure OpenAI solutions for data summarization and AI Search integrating public and private data. Architected Azure-based microservices for logistics and transportation leveraging Azure Functions and Service Bus. Led a team of 30+ developers, QA engineers, and analysts across multiple projects. Designed AI-based traffic monitoring solutions using Azure AI Vision and migrated legacy applications to Azure Cloud with Infrastructure as Code tools like Bicep and PowerShell. Developed multilingual video streaming and healthcare claims analysis tools using C#. Delivered IoT and telemetry applications with Azure Event Hub. Established DevOps best practices that improved code quality and release stability.
Lead Developer / Architect at KForce
April 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Migrated legacy systems to .NET Core and Blazor WebAssembly. Led development and architecture of microservices solutions on Azure App Services, Functions, and API Management. Provided guidance on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps strategy implementation.
Solution Architect / Lead at Maintenance Connection
November 1, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Created modernization and cloud migration roadmap to AWS. Architected .NET Core microservices on Azure. Developed REST APIs for third-party integrations. Led DevOps transformation using Azure DevOps.
Solution Architect / Group Manager at Avanade
March 1, 2016 - July 25, 2025
Managed multiple projects and client relationships, including C-level engagements. Hired and led development teams, oversaw delivery, and mentored junior developers. Designed business solutions leveraging SharePoint and ASP.NET MVC.
Solution Architect / Manager, Specialized Services at Hitachi Consulting
September 1, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Directed a 30-member cross-location team and managed project budgets. Developed Azure-hosted SharePoint Apps and implemented automated unit testing processes. Delivered IoT solutions for device telemetry and preventive maintenance.
Solution Architect / Associate Director at NTT Data
January 1, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Led enterprise SharePoint and ASP.NET application solution design and delivery. Established coding standards, managed global teams, and architected hybrid cloud data synchronization solutions.

Education

Master of Science at University of Phoenix
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Science at American Intercontinental University
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Microsoft Certified Professional: Office 365
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
MCAD: Microsoft Certified Application Developer
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 (Web & Windows)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
MCTS: MOSS 2007 & SharePoint 2010 Application Developer
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Microsoft Certified Specialist: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
MCSA: Office 365
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Professional Services

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