Mark Babcock

Education

Oklahoma State University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Graduation: May 2026

Major: Management Information Systems – Information Assurance

Minor: Data Science

Work Experience

MIDFIRST BANK, Oklahoma City, OK – Information Security, Risk and Compliance Intern (May 2025 – August 2025)

• Conducted second-line testing of over 150 user access reconciliations, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal security policies; issued remediation recommendations that reduced access discrepancies.
• Assisted in aligning 80+ application password policies with regulatory and internal security standards, improving overall credential hygiene.
• Leveraged CrowdStrike to identify and report 200+ weak or non-compliant user passwords, driving improved adherence to password complexity requirements.
• Utilized IBM QRadar to monitor and report on Active Directory modifications, supporting risk management and strengthening audit readiness.

OAK TREE NATIONAL, Edmond, OK – Golf Operations Assistant (May 2024 – Dec 2024)

• Provided customer service by assisting members and guests with cart preparation, club loading, and general inquiries.
• Managed inventory of supplies to ensure a seamless experience for golfers.

Projects and Events

OSU Datathon – Data Analyst

• Collaborated with a team of 4 to analyze a corporate logistics case study, developing predictive insights that improved delivery efficiency.
• Applied Excel Solver, SQL, and Tableau to clean, model, and visualize data; presented findings to judges, earning recognition for clarity and technical execution.

Leadership and Involvement

• Information Security and Assurance Club – Engaged with cybersecurity professionals, attended presentations on network defense and governance best practices.
• Data Analytics Club – Participated in hands-on data analysis projects and workshops to further develop technical skills.
• Vice President – Beta Theta Pi Men’s Fraternity – Oversaw fraternity social operations and organized two philanthropy events raising over $700 for local charities.

Skills

Technical: Microsoft Excel, Network Operations, Security Architecture, Tableau, C#, HTML/CSS
Soft Skills: Teamwork, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Documentation

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – 2025