John Smith

John Smith is an experienced technology professional with a diverse background in cloud automation and infrastructure management. Currently serving as a Cloud Automation Engineer at IBM since November 2012, John leads the migration of applications and databases for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the AWS Cloud, implementing a DevOps transformation using an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach. In addition to this role, John is the Founder and President of Advanced Paving Technologies Inc., specializing in the research and development of advanced asphalt paving tools. Previous positions include ITO Service Delivery Consultant III at HP, IT Engineer at Electronic Data Systems, and Systems Administrator Lead at CSC, showcasing a strong foundation in IT support, systems management, and engineering, with a career beginning at Lockheed Martin as a Test Engineer. John holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Heald College, complemented by studies at the University of Silicon Valley.