John West

John West is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in web content management, digital experience platforms, and enterprise technology solutions.

Professional Background:

John West has had a remarkable career in technology spanning several decades:

• Early Career: Started in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in 1996
• Sitecore Leadership: Served as CTO and Chief Architect from 2004 to 2016, helping grow the company from a startup to a billion-dollar valuation1
• Recent Roles:
  • Senior Vice President for Experience Platforms at a global advertising agency
  • Consultant for Contentstack, a headless CMS platform2
  • Currently Principal Solution Architect at Conscia3

Technology Expertise:

He is particularly passionate about:

• Web content management systems
• Digital experience platforms
• Composable architecture
• Service-oriented technologies
• API-first solutions1

Professional Highlights:

• Sitecore Lifetime MVP
• Consultant for multiple technology companies
• Blogger at deliverystack.net
• Advocate for modern, service-oriented technological approaches3

Geographic Journey:

Throughout his career, John has lived and worked in various locations, including:

• Sonoma, California (birthplace)
• San Diego
• San Jose
• Portland, Oregon (current residence)
• Ireland
• Singapore2

Current Focus:

John is currently focused on digital experience orchestration, particularly advocating for composable solutions that streamline complex business processes through innovative technological approaches.1