John Wilger

About John Wilger

Dynamic and strategic Senior Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience in driving technical innovation and leading high-performing engineering teams. Adept at developing and executing technology strategies that align with corporate goals. Proven track record in scaling engineering departments, fostering a culture of excellence, and steering cross-functional teams towards achieving remarkable results. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional value.As a seasoned engineering leader, I believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I am committed to building inclusive teams where each member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. My leadership approach is rooted in open communication, transparency, and a deep understanding of both technological trends and business needs. I prioritize mentorship and professional growth, ensuring that teams are equipped to meet the evolving challenges in the tech landscape.

Experience

1. Vice President of Engineering

   Artium Ai

   Aug 2023 — Present · US

   Led the revision of job level descriptions and advancement criteria for engineering roles, enhancing focus on consultancy skills. Successfully navigated leadership alignment challenges, resulting in more consistent and transparent career progression paths, contributing to improved employee satisfaction.* Pioneered a generative AI adoption strategy, initiating \'AI challenges\' and gen-AI-based POCs, which expanded the team\'s capabilities from zero to eight skilled engineers in generative AI within nine months. Successfully demonstrated the business value of this initiative through the development of an internal AI tool and securing a series of paid client projects in a lean quarter, overcoming initial skepticism within the leadership team.* Managed a challenging layoff process with empathy and transparency during an economic downturn, focusing on clear communication and support for affected employees. Played a key role in restructuring to align with current business realities, while maintaining team morale and productivity.

Skills

• Scalability
• Software Engineering
• Linux
• Ruby
• Programming
• Css
• Javascript
• Tdd
• User Acceptance Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Oop
• Object Oriented Design
• Mysql
• Refactoring
• Web Development
• Facilitation
• Rest
• Design Patterns
• Extreme Programming
• Technical Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Git
• Ruby on Rails
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Web Applications
• Postgresql
• Open Source
• Kanban
• Agile Project Management
• Bdd
• E-Commerce
• Test Driven Development