John Ciacia

John Ciacia is an experienced software engineering manager with a strong background in generative AI and cloud architecture. Currently serving as Software Engineering Manager for the Productivity AI team at Dotdash Meredith, John leads initiatives to enhance organizational productivity, resulting in a $1 million revenue increase. Prior experience includes managing teams at Meredith Corporation and contributing to significant projects at Time Inc. and Bitlancer. John has also served as an Instructional Associate at Georgia Institute of Technology, teaching data analysis and visualization to a large student cohort. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University at Buffalo.