John Willsey

About John Willsey

I’m a senior technology leader with 20+ years of experience in product management, solutions architecture, and enterprise IT operations—helping Fortune 500 companies, service providers, and global enterprises simplify complexity, modernize infrastructure, and unlock business value.Currently, I serve as Principal Product Manager at ScienceLogic, leading the launch of Skylar AI—an advanced analytics and AI advisory platform that enhances human efficiency and enables agentic IT operations. This work is focused on transforming how organizations manage hybrid-cloud and enterprise IT environments through intelligence-driven automation.Previously, as Principal Solutions Architect in the Office of the CTO, I spearheaded integrations with key partners, guided product development strategy, and delivered innovative solutions that improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Earlier, as Director of Data Visualization, I led product direction for dashboards and UX, resulting in industry recognition including top placement in the Forrester Wave. I also built and expanded strategic partnerships with VMware, EMC, Cisco, and APAC/EMEA partners to grow market presence.Across my career, I’ve built a reputation for connecting vision with execution—bridging technical innovation with business outcomes. Whether shaping product strategy, building global partnerships, or launching next-generation platforms, I thrive at the intersection of technology, AI, and enterprise transformation. Customer focus on global enterprise networking with Service Providers, MSPs, Fortune and Government.Core Expertise: Product Management • Solutions Architecture • AI & Analytics • Hybrid Cloud • Technical Enterprise Software Sales & Marketing • IT Operations (AIOps) • Data Visualization • Partner & Channel Strategy • Technical Marketing • Global Market ExpansionCertifications & Training: VMware VTSP• Certified NetAnalyst • Scrum Product Owner • SAFe® 5 Agilist • Customer Centric Selling • Solution Selling • Apple - Account Development Strategies • Apple - Sales Leadership • Cisco - Network Design Specialist • Xylan - Switch Expert

Experience

1. Principal Product Manager

   ScienceLogic

   Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Leading the launch of Skylar AI, delivering advanced analytics and AI-based advisory to support both human decision-making and agentic IT operations-Driving product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution for hybrid-cloud observability and AIOps solutions-Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and marketing to align product development with customer needs and industry trends.Skills: Product Management • AI & Analytics • AIOps • SaaS • Cloud Computing • Product Launch • Go-to-Market Strategy • Enterprise Software

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Manufacturing Engineering

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Saas
• Linux
• Network Architecture
• Wan
• Partner Management
• Sales Engineering
• IT Service Management
• Systems Management
• IT Operations
• Managed Services
• Sales
• Cloud Computing
• Network Performance Management
• Business Development
• Ip
• Sales Operations
• Professional Services
• Pre-Sales
• Application Performance Management
• Solution Selling
• Management
• Apm
• Open Source Software
• Storage
• Unified Communications
• Tcp/Ip
• Telecommunications
• Product Marketing
• Mpls
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Solution Architecture
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Oss
• Troubleshooting
• Networking
• Channel Sales
• Cisco Technologies
• Snmp
• Manufacturing Engineering