John Spitznagel

John Spitznagel has extensive experience in IT leadership and infrastructure management, currently serving as SVP and Deputy Head of IT Infrastructure for North America at Rabobank since May 2014, where responsibilities include leading a global team to upgrade and consolidate US Data Centers. Prior roles include Principal Technical Architect at Forest Pharmaceuticals, where a cloud-based database solution for a Data Center Migration project was developed, and Vice President of IT Data Center Planning Services at Scottrade, managing a budget exceeding $5MM for disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives. Additional experience includes managerial positions in systems engineering and database administration, as well as significant roles in telecommunications and quality assurance, particularly in transitioning technology from film to digital formats.