John Cullen

John Cullen is a seasoned Software Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience in Information Technology specializing in managing teams delivering SAAS applications. He has held leadership positions at top companies like Oracle, Yahoo, and Ricoh, and successful startups including WWC and ServiceMax.

With a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Cruz and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from UCD Ireland, John is a highly-educated professional with a self-motivated and tenacious attitude. He holds 33 patents on algorithms and systems for Image Processing and is a member of IEEE and PMI.

John's technical expertise includes Java, C, C++, JavaScript, AJAX, xhtml, JEE, Hibernate, MySQL, JBOSS, Weblogic, XML, Web Services, multi-tier architectures, Seam, struts, Linux, Eclipse, iOS, Android, and Windows development. He is familiar with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall techniques, and tools like MS Project, Visio, Version One, and Jira.

As a champion of agile development, John drives the use of automation to improve efficiency in the development process and fosters innovation to increase productivity. He excels in cross-functional technical skills, management, and leadership, leading teams ranging from 4 to 40 engineers. His mission is to build teams that develop state-of-the-art software, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget to achieve customer satisfaction.

In addition to his impressive technical skills, John is an excellent facilitator with strong written and verbal communication skills. He has published and presented at international conferences and has extensive international experience, including work in Japan, managing teams in India, and collaborating with teams in Quebec, Canada.