Mark Penny has been working at the University of Leicester for the last 11 years specialising in data storage, data protection and server infrastructure. During this time exponential data growth from a few 100 terabytes to multi-petabyte has presented many interesting challenges. Working with Commvault and Cloudian Mark has developed new solutions that have enhanced the available technologies to deliver the required solution. He has presented at Commvault GO!, Educause and smaller supplier-led sessions.

In 2017 Mark became the first customer in the UK to achieve Commvault Certified Master status.

Before moving to the University of Leicester Mark worker in the Server Team at Leicester City Council.