Johnny is a dynamic technology executive and international public speaker with a proven track record of scaling teams, driving innovation, and delivering transformative business outcomes. Beginning his career in government contracting through the Lockheed Martin Engineering Leadership Program, he quickly pivoted to the startup ecosystem, where his impact has been marked by consistent revenue growth and technological advancement.

As Head of Navigation Data at Mapbox, Johnny architected a revolutionary navigation data strategy, leading a global team that achieved a 50% improvement in ETA accuracy through the analysis of billions of data points. His success led to a promotion to Engineering Director and interim General Manager, where he drove explosive revenue growth from $650K to $3.3M in just seven months.

His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact drew him to Till, a fintech startup focused on transforming the rental housing industry. As VP of Engineering and later CTO, Johnny steered the company through the challenges of COVID-19, achieving consistent double-digit monthly revenue growth for ten consecutive months. His strategic vision culminated in key partnerships with industry giants Appfolio and MRI, expanding Till's platform reach from 250,000 to 7 million units and ultimately leading to a successful acquisition by Best Egg.

Post-acquisition, Johnny spearheaded the seamless relaunch of Till's product under the Best Egg brand in under three months. His innovative product operating model became the blueprint for company-wide transformation, leading to his elevation to a broader product leadership role. In this capacity, he oversaw a comprehensive program driving cross-sells and customer experience optimization, directing the efforts of approximately 200 professionals across the organization. Notable achievements included developing Best Egg's first native mobile application, creating a multi-product web experience supporting over one million customers that drove a 16% increase in engagement, and optimizing digital marketing campaigns that resulted in a 15% boost in cross-sell revenue.

A recognized thought leader in technology, Johnny is sought after as an international speaker, sharing his expertise in product and engineering leadership and JavaScript development at conferences worldwide. His commitment to tech education extends beyond the speaking circuit – he has served as a part-time web development instructor at General Assembly, helping aspiring developers launch their careers in technology.

Passionate about expanding access to technology careers, Johnny has devoted significant time to educational initiatives. He served as Curriculum Development Lead for the DC chapter of Black Girls Code, creating programming courses for young women of color aged 7-17. As a member of the executive committee on Byte Back's board of directors, he helped develop practical training programs that equipped students with marketable tech skills leading to living-wage careers. His commitment to computer science education continues through his service on the Tuskegee University Computer Science Industry Alumni Board, where he helps bridge the gap between academic programs and industry needs.