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John Harms
IT Leader experienced in delivering the latest technology at scale, including Cloud native - Microservice Architectures - Data Platforms - Reporting & Analytics - UI Frameworks for Applications, Websites and Mobile Apps
John Harms is a technologically proficient and business-savvy IT leader with a vast experience in building successful departments and managing teams efficiently.
With a Master's degree in Software Engineering, John has overseen leaders, individual contributors, offshore teams, vendors, partners, and clients throughout his career.
His leadership style is rooted in the values of Respect, Empowerment, and Continuous Improvement, leading to success by aligning with business goals, fostering excellence in workflow and technology, and excelling in talent acquisition and retention.
Having progressed from a technical background to an architect, John now leads software engineering teams to deliver custom solutions for major organizations such as Nike, Harley-Davidson, Altria, American Express, and TransUnion.
John's educational background includes a Master of Science in Software Engineering from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Western Illinois University.
He has held key leadership roles such as Senior Leader of DevOps and Cloud Migration at Cox Automotive Inc., Director of Software Development at TransUnion, and various managerial positions at reputable companies like Enova International, Acxiom, and LTD Commodities.
John's extensive experience also includes roles such as Division Manager, Implementation Executive, Senior Project Manager, and Senior Consultant, showcasing his versatile skill set and industry expertise.