The Philosophy
A Boutique Approach
RomeDigital operates as a boutique web agency. Our philosophy is simple: we help businesses and non-profits expand their digital footprint with precision. We don't do cookie-cutter. Every build is architected for speed, scale, and specific business goals.
Marcus serves as the lead architect and the muscle behind the code, seamlessly collaborating with a network of specialized developers to execute complex, high-tier projects flawlessly.
The STEM Mission
We believe that investing in STEM for the youth will ignite a new wave of developers, IT ideas, and innovations.
Our core mission extends beyond corporate infrastructure—we aim to empower and build pathways for inner-city youth in the Washington, D.C. area to lead the next generation of technology.
The Story
📍 Georgetown Pivot Program
Marcus was selected for the inaugural cohort of Georgetown University's Pivot Program — a business and entrepreneurship initiative at the McDonough School of Business designed for returning citizens. He graduated and went on to found RomeDigital.
Read Pivot Profile →🎓 Year Up + NC A&T
A 2010 graduate of Year Up, where he completed computer engineering training started at North Carolina A&T State University. Through Year Up, Marcus worked as a network engineer at BET and secured IT support contracts across Northern Virginia.
💻 Fifth Tribe
Interned at Arlington digital agency Fifth Tribe during Pivot, then promoted to full-time web developer. Built the AARP Foundation SNAP food stamp web app and an extremism tracking tool for the Anti-Defamation League using machine learning.
"Marcus is definitely in a class of his own."
— Khuram Zaman, CEO of Fifth Tribe
🌍 Community Impact
Marcus actively mentors youth in D.C.'s Columbia Heights neighborhood, sharing his journey through the justice system and into tech. He speaks about entrepreneurship, returning citizenship, and building pathways for the next generation of developers.
As Featured By
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business