Lighthouse Studios
Mark Saunders started their work experience as a Helpdesk Engineer at Bytek IT Solutions in 2008. Mark then worked as a Customer Service Advisor and Technical Support at Vhi Healthcare from 2011 to 2013. After that, they worked as a freelance Full Stack Developer from 2011 to 2013. Following that, Mark worked as a Field Services Engineer at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise from 2013 to 2014, where they gained experience in troubleshooting technical issues and managing Active Directory and GPO. Mark then joined State Street in 2014 as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, responsible for maintaining and monitoring computer systems and networks. Finally, Mark currently works at Lighthouse Studios, where they have held the roles of IT Manager and is currently the Director of Information Technology.
Mark Saunders has a diverse education history. Mark started their education journey at Pulse College in 2005, where they obtained City & Guilds Pt. 1 & 2 Certificates in Sound Engineering STC Diploma in Music Technology. In 2006, they attended Dublin City University, focusing on Information Systems / Computer Applications. Mark completed their studies there in 2009, although the specific degree obtained is not mentioned.
After a few years, Mark pursued further education in the field of Information Technology at Waterford Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2017, where they earned a B.Sc degree. Mark'seducational pursuits continued in the realm of Business Administration and Management. Currently, Mark is studying for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.
In addition to their formal education, Mark has also earned certifications to enhance their skillset. Mark obtained a Technical Direction with ToonBoom certification from ScreenSkills in June 2020. Mark'sother certification, Leadership Management, was obtained from KCETB Training Services. However, details such as the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.
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Lighthouse Studios is a 2D animation studio located in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland. Creating story-driven entertainment for both adults and kids, the studio develops its own IP and works with content giants such as Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and Warner Bros. Its crew is made up of over 20 nationalities and has an almost equal gender split. It is one of the fastest growing animation companies in Ireland. Based in the stunning Hogwarts style building that is Kieran's College, it has the luxury of lots of space set in very green surroundings. Set up in 2017 it is owned by Mercury Filmworks in Canada and Cartoon Saloon in KK.