John Gill
Mission Viejo,California
Summary
Experienced professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Platform Engineering/Lead Architect
Department of Homeland Security/USCIS/GDIT/Mantech, Inc.
Laguna Niguel, Ca
06.2008 - Current
- Directed a cross-functional team of 15+, including engineers and designers, increasing platform scalability by 150% over three years.
- Implemented advanced cloud-based data architecture that led to a 20% reduction in operational costs.
- Spearheaded the development of an upgraded access tool, resulting in a 40% increase in user engagement.
- Coordinated with cybersecurity and compliance teams to navigate complex security regulations, ensuring 100% compliance.
- Played a pivotal role in saving the organization $3.5 million in licensing and efficiencies highlighting our technological edge.
CTO Managed Services/Solutions Architect
Synoptek, Inc.
Costa Mesa, Ca
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Led engineering efforts for a mental health platform, improving system performance by 25% through process optimization.
- Managed a team of 30+ Engineers, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate for all product releases.
- Introduced a DevOps culture, reducing deployment times by 60%, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with product teams to integrate customer feedback, increasing client satisfaction scores by 15%.
- Evaluated and implemented cutting-edge technologies that streamlined operations and enhanced product offerings.
Director of Information Technology
Franchise Services, Inc.
Mission Viejo, California
06.2003 - 07.2006
- Developed and launched a high-performance analytical tool that increased data processing speed by 30%.
- Mentored junior developers, leading to a 50% improvement in code quality and team productivity.
- Oversaw integration of a new E-Commerce platform, expanding company reach by 40%.
- Implemented cybersecurity measures that resulted in a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities.
Education
Master of Science - IT
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona04.2026
Bachelor of Science - System Engineering
Keio University
Tokyo, Japan07.2000
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Active Directory
- Encryption
- Team Management
- Software Development
- Data Architecture
- Cybersecurity
- Regulatory Compliance
- AI and Machine Learning
- Scalable Platforms
- DevOps
- Technical Strategy
- Product Innovation
- Budget Management
- Operational efficiency
- Relationship building
- Organizational strategy development
- Strong written communication
- Strategic decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Change management
Accomplishments
- Reduced Operational Costs: Implemented a new data architecture that reduced company-wide operational costs by 20%. Played a key role in further cost savings by consolidating unneeded licenses saving the company $3.5 million in 1 year and increasing technological advancements.
- Productivity Driven Savings: Company-wide savings of $650,000 by streamlining system access, and the creation of an Edge platform tool for faster application access.
- Increased User Engagement: Led and directed a multi US Site Kanban effort that through continuous process improvement, increased user engagement and productivity by 40%.
- Clearances:
- Top Secret (TS) - Inactive
- Secret - Active
- Public Trust - Active
Certification
- Azure Certified Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
- Certified Informations Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- VMWare Certified Professional Partner
- VMware Certified Instructor
- ITIL4
- CompTIA A+
- Security +
- Linux SAIR/GNU
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Platform Engineering/Lead Architect
Department of Homeland Security/USCIS/GDIT/Mantech, Inc.
06.2008 - Current
CTO Managed Services/Solutions Architect
Synoptek, Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2008
Director of Information Technology
Franchise Services, Inc.
06.2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - System Engineering
Keio University
Master of Science - IT
University of Phoenix