John Barbian

John Barbian is a seasoned software engineering manager currently working at Southwest Research Institute since April 2023, where responsibilities include managing and mentoring software developers to foster technical expertise and deliver innovative software solutions. Previously, John Barbian spent 25 years at Dell in various capacities, culminating as a Senior Engineering Strategist and Program Manager, leading strategies for customer experience and overseeing major software development programs. Additional roles at Dell encompassed managing Microsoft Operating Systems development, directing a large team in validation management, and providing sustaining engineering solutions for portable products. John Barbian holds a Master of Science in Business Management and Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Marquette University.