Jason Whitmer

About Jason Whitmer

Results-driven technology executive with proven expertise leading AI/ML transformation initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes and ROI across healthcare, hospitality, and defense sectors. Architect scalable AI systems driving 14% operational cost reduction and 8% cloud optimization while managing $11M+ engineering budgets. Strategic leader who bridges executive vision with hands-on technical expertise, building accountable teams that deliver mission-critical products on-time and within budget. Deep expertise in generative AI implementation, agentic coding workflows, data governance, software modernization, enterprise-scale transformations, and systems integration. Track record includes AI/ML product development for USAF, Hilton, Golf Channel, and Aspirion, and scalable distributed systems for Channel Intelligence acquired by Google.

Experience

1. VP, Software Development

   Aspirion

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Led software strategy and execution through a business transformation, optimizing processes, integrating AI, and overseeing IT systems integration for multiple acquisitions to drive revenue growth.• Managed $11M+ annual engineering budget, optimizing cloud to reduce costs by 8%.• Delivered 14% operational cost reduction in a core business line by deploying generative AI and workflow automation to reduce employee time working manual processes.• Partnered with C-suite and board members to establish strategic OKRs, translating business transformation goals into executable software initiatives with measurable KPIs.• Represented IT in M&A due diligence and led acquisition teams through systems integrations and data migrations, accelerating integration timelines and ensuring business continuity.• Engineered a zero-trust security architecture, enhancing HIPAA compliance and data protection.• Established low-code, no-code frameworks with usage standards, empowering teams to deliver faster while maintaining quality and security standards.

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Executive Masters of Business Administration (Executive MBA)

• Wright State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering, Software Concentration

Skills

• Ajax
• Html
• Agile Methodologies
• Vb.net
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Web Design
• Web Services
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Xml
• Database Design
• Databases
• Program Management
• Apache
• Javascript
• T-Sql
• Visual Studio
• Software Development
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Scrum
• Wcf
• C#
• .net