John Szymanik

John Szymanik is currently a Senior Federal Program Manager at Virtru, where they focus on empowering teams to deliver value to customers. Previously, John served as Lead Program Manager at STR and held multiple roles at Maxar Technologies, including Senior Project Manager and Senior Analyst. They co-founded Billy Tough Climbing in 2020, aiming to make rock climbing more accessible and enjoyable. Additionally, John served in the US Navy as a Petty Officer First Class from 2008 to 2015. John is pursuing a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina.