Shawn Johnson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Technology leader with proven experience scaling engineering teams and cloud infrastructure for innovative digital platforms. Track record of leading distributed teams, balancing product innovation with technical stability, and implementing effective technology strategies. Unique combination of technical expertise and educational technology experience, particularly mentoring and developing diverse talent. Passionate about mission-driven technology that improves educational outcomes and creates meaningful impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
StageWing
01.2023 - Current
- Lead distributed engineering teams across product development, infrastructure, and security
- Developed scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support platform growth and stability
- Implemented data-driven technology strategy balancing innovation with technical debt management
- Built and mentored cross-functional teams to drive continuous product improvement
- Transformed product development processes, resulting in 40% faster release cycles
- Established security protocols and compliance standards for sensitive user data
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Mobile App Hero
01.2016 - Current
- Direct development teams creating educational and enterprise SaaS applications across diverse market segments
- Implemented cloud-first infrastructure strategy for all client projects, improving scalability and reliability
- Lead agile transformation across distributed technical teams, improving velocity and collaboration
- Design and develop mobile applications for educational platforms using React Native, iOS and Android native SDKs
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, with focus on career growth and technical excellence
- Created scalable architectures that supported long-term growth strategies while providing flexibility to adapt as needed.
- Optimized IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance customer experience.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
- Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
- Enhanced system performance with thorough testing methodologies, identifying areas for optimization and improvements.
- Championed data-driven decision-making, integrating advanced analytics tools for predictive insights.
- Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
- Directed [Software] engineering team's complex project development and functionality objectives.
- Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Game Development Workshop Leader
STEAM Sport, BDPA, STEAM Link
01.2015 - Current
- Design and facilitate educational technology workshops engaging underrepresented youth
- Create curriculum for early learning and development through technology-driven activities
- Mentor aspiring young developers through hands-on educational technology projects
- Build scalable educational programs reaching over 500 students annually
- Develop assessment frameworks to measure learning outcomes in educational programs
- Developed custom workshops for client organizations, addressing specific skills gaps and performance goals.
- Promoted a growth mindset among workshop attendees through encouraging open dialogue and constructive peer feedback during interactive activities.
- Increased attendee satisfaction by tailoring workshop content to meet diverse learning needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with fellow facilitators to develop innovative training materials, resulting in improved participant retention rates.
Entrepreneur in Residence
Spelman Innovation Lab
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Spelman University
- Guided students in technology entrepreneurship, focusing on educational technology applications
- Mentored students through the complete product development lifecycle using agile methodologies
- Developed curriculum for technology-driven education solutions targeting early childhood development
- Built partnerships between educational institutions and technology companies to create real-world learning opportunities
- Fostered innovation in educational technology by creating student incubator programs
- Spelman University
- Mentored startup founders on best practices for scaling their businesses successfully.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
New Georgia Project (NGP)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led distributed engineering teams developing mobile and web platforms for civic engagement
- Managed cloud infrastructure strategy to ensure platform reliability during peak usage periods
- Implemented agile development methodologies across technical and non-technical teams
- Created secure, scalable architecture for sensitive user data collection and management
- Established technology roadmap aligning with organizational mission and growth objectives
- Created scalable architectures that supported long-term growth strategies while providing flexibility to adapt as needed.
- Optimized IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance customer experience.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
Solution Architect
Slalom Consulting
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Led implementation of mobile and cloud solutions for enterprise clients including educational institutions
- Designed scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using AWS services
- Developed mobile application architecture for AT&T using cross-platform frameworks
- Created technical education programs for internal teams and clients
- Implemented payment processing integration using Stripe API for SaaS platforms
- Achieved Salesforce Analytics Cloud certification to enhance data-driven solutions
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ06.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- EC2
- RDS
- S3
- Firebase
- Salesforce Platform
- Scalable architecture design
- Security and compliance infrastructure
- Full-stack development expertise
- Mobile development (iOS, Android)
- React Native
- Ionic
- Java
- JavaScript
- Ruby
- SQL
- GraphQL
- Distributed team management
- Agile methodologies
- Technical debt management
- Product roadmap development
- Technology strategy
- Educational technology experience
- Training and mentoring
- DevOps implementation
- Data analysis
- IT governance
- System architecture
Websites
Education Certifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management, DeVry University
- Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, DeVry University
- Salesforce Force.com Developer Certification
Professional Development Community
- Speaker, Connect Tech, 2023, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Speaker, Atlanta Code Camp, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Instructor, Black Girls Code Camp, Educational Technology Focus
- Program Developer, Slalom App Camp for Ages 8-15
- Instructor, Women Who Code, Cloud Platform, Mobile Development
Technical Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS), EC2, RDS, S3, Firebase, Salesforce Platform, Scalable architecture design, Security and compliance infrastructure, Full-stack development expertise, Mobile development (iOS, Android), React Native, Ionic, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, GraphQL, Distributed team management, Agile methodologies, Technical debt management, Product roadmap development, Technology strategy, Educational technology experience
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
StageWing
01.2023 - Current
Entrepreneur in Residence
Spelman Innovation Lab
01.2020 - 01.2024
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
New Georgia Project (NGP)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Mobile App Hero
01.2016 - Current
Game Development Workshop Leader
STEAM Sport, BDPA, STEAM Link
01.2015 - Current
Solution Architect
Slalom Consulting
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Applied Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
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