Summary
Mark Cheli is a developer-turned-product strategist with a decade of experience driving cross-functional initiatives that connect R&D, product, and GTM teams to accelerate product-led growth. Currently Director of R&D Strategy at PTC, he has led mission-critical projects across localization, trials, billing, analytics, and education products—often stepping into interim operational roles to keep the business moving. Comfortable both as a hands-on engineer and a leader of large distributed teams, he has a strong track record in MCAD and edTech products, including Onshape and innovative IoT learning platforms. He combines technical fluency (full-stack engineering, eLearning systems, analytics) with GTM savvy to promote viral adoption and scalable workflows. Based in Ashland, MA, he’s as passionate about engineering and education as he is about turning complex cross-departmental challenges into measurable business outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Franklin High School
Bachelor's degree, Business and Information Technology, Bachelor's degree, Business and Information Technology at Framingham State University