Shantá Johnson

Shant Mardigian is an experienced technology executive with a robust background in product development and engineering. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Product and Engineering at The Walt Disney Company since 2013, Shant has successfully developed and operated major streaming platforms, including ad-supported TV for ABC and ESPN's live event products, while also reimagining the company's Media Supply Chain. Prior to Disney, Shant held leadership roles at Nations Info Corp as Vice President of Software Engineering, at Technicolor as a Senior Software Architect focusing on digital streaming solutions, and co-founded Cortical X to deliver digital transformation services. Shant's early career included a position at Northrop Grumman as a Senior Software Engineer, where significant contributions were made to command and control platforms. Shant holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and master's and bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Management and Computer Science, respectively, from California State University, Northridge.