John Zavgren

John Zavgren is a seasoned software engineer and educator with extensive experience in embedded software, cybersecurity, and network architecture. Currently serving as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Persistent Systems, LLC, and an Adjunct Professor at New England College, John has held senior engineering roles at several prestigious organizations including New England College, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Oracle. John has contributed significantly to various projects, such as developing a Vault-based keystore at Collins Aerospace and creating distributed IDS systems at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. With a Doctor of Science in Systems Science and Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, John brings a strong academic foundation to a diverse and impactful professional career.