John Gifford

John Gifford has a diverse work experience in the field of software engineering. John began their career as a Software Engineer Intern at YottaMark in 2011. John then joined the University of California as a Lab Tutor/Grader in 2010. In 2013, John joined HarvestMark as a Software Engineer, where they worked on solving problems related to food traceability and analytics using Android and iOS development. HarvestMark was later acquired by Trimble Inc. and ShopWell Labs in 2015. At ShopWell Labs, John continued their role as a Software Engineer until 2017, when the company was acquired by Innit. At Innit, they progressed to the role of Principal Software Engineer and eventually became the Director of Engineering in 2019. In their current position, they plan, directs, and builds systems utilizing modern technologies and innovative solutions, while also providing technical guidance and contributing hands-on to ongoing development. John has a strong track record in the software engineering field, with a focus on Android development and expertise in food traceability and analytics.

John Gifford attended Saratoga High School from 2005 to 2009. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 2009 to 2013.