John Schnipkoweit

John Schnipkoweit is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Outside, a company focused on outdoor and adventure-related content and services. With over 25 years of experience in technology and engineering, he has held various leadership positions across multiple startups and established companies.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Senior Vice President of Engineering at Outside.
• Previous Experience:
  • Chief Technology Officer at Bionic Work (2016 - Present): In this role, he serves as a fractional CTO, advising organizations on technology strategy and product development.
  • CTO at Choozle (2017 - 2020): Led product and engineering teams, significantly improving organizational health and product delivery.
  • CEO and Co-Founder of NextStep.io (2013 - 2016): Developed a digital health app aimed at diabetes prevention.
  • Founder of SchnipIT (1996 - 2001): Provided various technology solutions for small businesses.

Skills and Expertise

John specializes in areas such as:

• Software Engineering & Management
• LeanUX Product Strategy
• Data Architecture
• Agile Process Optimization

His extensive background includes work in network engineering and technology consulting, making him well-equipped to lead engineering efforts at Outside.